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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Wakefield, VA

November 6, 2021City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina

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

Counties Currituck County, NC, City of Virginia Beach, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-11-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-11-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -72 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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The text

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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
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 6, 2:52 AM EDTGale WatchAKQ12 hr
Nov 6, 2:52 AM EDTGale WarningAKQ56 hr
Nov 6, 1:50 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAKQAccomack, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland50 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.