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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this wind advisory at Nov 6, 2021, 4:22 AM EDT for City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina. It took effect at Nov 6, 2021, 12:55 PM EDT. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2021, 4:22 AM EDT (08:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 6, 2021, 12:55 PM EDT
- Expired
- Nov 7, 2021, 10:07 PM EST
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 161 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
- 1758 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -72 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
773 WWUS71 KAKQ 060822 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 422 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 NCZ017-102-VAZ098-061630- /O.NEW.KAKQ.WI.Y.0006.211107T1100Z-211108T1000Z/ Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Knotts Island, Corolla, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 422 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast then North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ MDZ021>024-061300- /O.CON.KAKQ.FR.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211106T1300Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester- Including the cities of Cambridge, Salisbury, Crisfield, Princess Anne, and Snow Hill 422 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Inland Worcester Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
6 follow-up statements
359 WWUS71 KAKQ 061052 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 652 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 MDZ021>024-061200- /O.CAN.KAKQ.FR.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211106T1300Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester- Including the cities of Cambridge, Salisbury, Crisfield, Princess Anne, and Snow Hill 652 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ017-102-VAZ098-061900- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0006.211107T1100Z-211108T1000Z/ Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Knotts Island, Corolla, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 652 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
849 WWUS71 KAKQ 061655 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1255 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 NCZ017-102-VAZ098-070100- /O.EXT.KAKQ.WI.Y.0006.211106T1655Z-211108T1000Z/ Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Knotts Island, Corolla, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 1255 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, all of Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
571 WWUS71 KAKQ 070138 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 938 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 NCZ017-102-VAZ098-071000- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211108T1000Z/ Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Knotts Island, Corolla, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 938 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, all of Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
679 WWUS71 KAKQ 070827 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 327 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 NCZ017-102-VAZ098-071630- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211108T1000Z/ Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Knotts Island, Corolla, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 327 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts 40 to 45 mph across Virginia Beach and 45 to 50 mph across Currituck County. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
050 WWUS71 KAKQ 071909 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 209 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 NCZ017-102-VAZ098-080400- /O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211108T1000Z/ Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Knotts Island, Corolla, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 209 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts 40 to 45 mph across Virginia Beach and 45 to 50 mph across Currituck County. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
950 WWUS71 KAKQ 080307 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1007 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 NCZ017-102-VAZ098-080415- /O.CAN.KAKQ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211108T1000Z/ Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Knotts Island, Corolla, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge 1007 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts are expected to be 40 mph or less overnight. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2:52 AM EDT | Gale Watch | AKQ | 12 hr | |
| Nov 6, 2:52 AM EDT | Gale Warning | AKQ | 56 hr | |
| Nov 6, 1:50 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Accomack, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland | 50 hr |
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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.