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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this wind advisory at Oct 28, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT for 11 counties in Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina; Worcester County, Maryland. It took effect at Oct 29, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT (08:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 29, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 29, 2021, 6:38 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
Counties Worcester County, MD, Currituck County, NC, Accomack County, VA, City of Hampton, VA, City of Poquoson, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, Gloucester County, VA, Lancaster County, VA, Mathews County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, Northampton County, VA, Northumberland County, VA, York County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 93 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1077 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 12 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
995 WWUS71 KAKQ 280802 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 402 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 MDZ024-025-NCZ102-VAZ095-098>100-525-281615- /O.NEW.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/ Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton- Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, London Bridge, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, Plantation, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 402 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
5 follow-up statements
958 WWUS71 KAKQ 281903 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 VAZ077-078-084>086-523-290315- /O.EXB.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/ Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York- Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, and Tabb 303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northumberland, Lancaster, Gloucester, Middlesex, Mathews and York Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ102-VAZ095-098-290315- /O.EXT.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T0800Z-211029T1800Z/ Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ525-290315- /O.EXT.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/ Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-290315- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/ Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, and Plantation 303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
364 WWUS71 KAKQ 290058 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-290900- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/ Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, and Plantation 858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches and Inland Worcester Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ102-VAZ095-098-290900- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T0800Z-211029T1800Z/ Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk/Portsmouth County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ077-078-084>086-523-525-290900- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/ Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York- Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, Tabb, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mathews, Hampton/Poquoson, Northumberland, York, Lancaster, Gloucester and Middlesex Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
391 WWUS71 KAKQ 290738 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-291600- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/ Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, and Plantation 338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches and Inland Worcester Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ102-VAZ095-098-291600- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T0800Z-211029T1800Z/ Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk/Portsmouth County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ077-078-084>086-523-525-291600- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/ Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York- Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, Tabb, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mathews, Hampton/Poquoson, Northumberland, York, Lancaster, Gloucester and Middlesex Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
201 WWUS71 KAKQ 291555 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 NCZ102-VAZ095-098-291700- /O.CAN.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1800Z/ Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will gust to around 30 mph this afternoon but the threat for stronger winds has passed. $$ VAZ523-525-291700- /O.CAN.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2000Z/ York-Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Grafton, Tabb, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will gust to around 30 mph this afternoon but the threat for stronger winds has passed. $$ MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-292300- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2300Z/ Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, and Plantation 1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches and Inland Worcester County. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ077-078-084>086-292000- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2000Z/ Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews- Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, and Peary 1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mathews, Northumberland, Lancaster, Gloucester and Middlesex Counties. * WHEN...Through 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
496 WWUS71 KAKQ 292238 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 638 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-292345- /O.CAN.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2300Z/ Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, and Plantation 638 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Sustained winds have dropped below 30 MPH and gusts have dropped below 40 MPH. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 9:31 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Northumberland, Westmoreland | 13 hr |
| Oct 28, 3:48 AM EDT | Gale Warning | AKQ | 39 hr | |
| Oct 28, 10:58 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | AKQ | Accomack, Gloucester, James City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and 9 more | 71 hr |
| Oct 28, 3:59 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Surry, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News and 2 more | 13 hr |
| Oct 28, 3:59 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach | 33 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.