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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Wakefield, VA

July 19, 2023City of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at Jul 19, 2023, 4:05 PM EDT for City of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was in force for 25 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 19, 2023, 4:05 PM EDT (20:05 UTC)
Expired
Jul 19, 2023, 4:30 PM EDT
In force
25 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties City of Chesapeake, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:08 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 19, 1:03 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 152 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 12:00Z on 2023-07-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1625 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2023-07-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 100 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1625 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-44 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1083 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.6
Supercell composite
1.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

833 
WFUS51 KAKQ 192005
TORAKQ
VAC550-810-192030-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.230719T2005Z-230719T2030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
405 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  The central City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia...
  The west central City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 430 PM EDT.
    
* At 405 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Deep Creek, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Great Bridge around 420 PM EDT.
  Fentress around 425 PM EDT.
  Regent University and Kempsville around 430 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Greenbrier, Herberts Corner, Portlock, Mount Pleasant, Hickory and
Chesapeake Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

&&

LAT...LON 3664 7641 3672 7643 3683 7621 3683 7620
      3685 7618 3676 7610 3668 7606
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 251DEG 23KT 3669 7637 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Wray
2 follow-up statements
916 
WWUS51 KAKQ 192016
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

VAC550-810-192030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230719T2030Z/
City of Chesapeake VA-City of Virginia Beach VA-
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT FOR ...THE
CENTRAL CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND THE WEST CENTRAL CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH...
    
At 416 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Great Bridge, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Great Bridge around 420 PM EDT.
  Fentress around 425 PM EDT.
  Regent University around 430 PM EDT.
  Kempsville around 435 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Greenbrier, Herberts Corner, Portlock, Mount Pleasant and Hickory.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3665 7631 3675 7637 3683 7621 3683 7620
      3685 7618 3676 7610 3668 7606
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 248DEG 24KT 3673 7628 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Wray
589 
WWUS51 KAKQ 192033
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
433 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

VAC550-810-192043-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230719T2030Z/
City of Chesapeake VA-City of Virginia Beach VA-
433 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR ...THE CENTRAL CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND THE
WEST CENTRAL CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH HAS EXPIRED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
allowed to expire. However, large hail and damaging winds remain 
likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the 
area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southeastern
Virginia.

LAT...LON 3665 7631 3675 7637 3683 7621 3683 7620
      3685 7618 3676 7610 3668 7606
TIME...MOT...LOC 2033Z 270DEG 23KT 3676 7616 

$$

Wrau

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Jul 19, 3:50 PM EDT, 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 19, 3:50 PM EDT, 15 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
350 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Scattered showers and storms move offshore later this afternoon into
this evening with another round of showers and storms possible Thurs
afternoon into Thursday night ahead of an approaching cold front. A
cold front crosses the area late Friday into Friday night, bringing
slightly cooler and drier temperatures for the upcoming weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 350 PM EDT Wednesday...

Latest sfc analysis depicts a stationary front near the VA/MD border
and a sfc trough over E VA. The MCV that was in central NC this
morning has moved into SE VA/far NE NC and has kicked off scattered
showers and storms (mainly storms) across E portions of the area.
This activity will continue to gradually move E through the
afternoon with locally heavy rainfall expected (particularly across
the Hampton Roads area). HREF continues to show a 30% chance for 3"
of rain in 3 hours over Hampton Roads and extending S into the
northern Outer Banks. WPC has expanded the Slight Risk ERO from SE
VA into NE NC (with a marginal elsewhere). Therefore, have
maintained a Flood Watch for the Hampton Roads area. Given the radar
trends and relatively progressive storm motions, will refrain from
expanding the Flood Watch into NE NC where confidence is low in
exceeding FFW criteria. However, will continue to monitor for the
potential for training of storms on boundaries.

SPC has maintained a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms in SE
VA/NE NC given adequate shear/cape overlap. As such, a Tornado Watch
is in effect for SE VA/NE NC until 7 PM. Damaging winds are the
primary threat but cannot rule out an isolated tornado given the
enhanced rotation from the MCV moving through. A few
isolated/scattered showers/storms will also be possible in the
Piedmont later this afternoon given clearing. Most of the guidance
suggests that convection largely ends by 6 PM except along the coast
where a few showers/storms may linger until 8-10 PM.

Smoke/haze continues across E portions of the area with an Air
Quality Alert for the Hampton Roads area. Expect afternoon highs in
the mid 80s over the Eastern Shore, upper 80s for most, and lower
90s across SE VA/NE NC.

Clouds thin this evening into early tonight before redeveloping late
tonight into Thurs morning. Patchy fog may develop late tonight into
early Thurs morning. Lows in the upper 60s NW to low-mid 70S SE
expected.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 325 AM EDT Wednesday...

Lingering showers/tstms this evening, with PoPs then dropping
off after sunset. Warm and humid with lows mainly in the upper
60s NW and mainly in the 70s elsewhere. NW flow aloft continues
on Thursday with the potential for yet another MCV/MCS to move
across the region in NW flow aloft, though 00z trends are a bit
more favorable the strongest of this MCS activity to dive south
across the Carolinas. However, as additional Mcv emerge east of
the Appalachians from the Ohio Valley, late day and evening
showers and storms remain possible, and have kept PoPs in high
end chance range. High temps in the upper 80s to around 90F most
areas. Remaining partly to mostly cloudy Thu night with lows in
the upper 60s to low 70s.

Flow aloft becomes more zonal/W-SW on Friday, as a shortwave
digs south and east across the upper Great Lakes. A weak surface
low crosses to our north, sending its associated cold front
across the area Friday afternoon. Overall, still looking drier
and will only have slight chance PoPs or less Fri, as clearing
continues into Saturday morning. Highs Friday in the low to mid
90s ahead of the crossing front, with low temps overnight a
touch cooler early Saturday, ranging from the mid 60s NW to the
low 70s SE.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 325 AM EDT Wednesday...

Weekend does look slightly cooler with temperatures starting out
below climo normals and with decreased humidity behind the weak
front. Temps generally in the mid to upper 80s Saturday with
mainly dry conditions expected. Perhaps a degree or two warmer
on Sunday with a re- developing piedmont trough allowing for a
few isolated afternoon showers and storms area wide. Slowly
becoming warmer and a bit more humid with highs upper 80s to
around 90F Mon-Tue with lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Will
have diurnal 20-30% PoPs Mon- Tue.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 200 PM EDT Wednesday...

Scattered showers and storms have developed across E portions of
the area and will continue to gradually push E through the
afternoon. Heavy rain (with reduced VIS to IFR), gusty winds,
and potentially MVFR CIGs will be possible with any storms. The
greatest chance for storms is at PHF/ORF/ECG with more showers
than storms at SBY. This activity is expected to quickly taper
off after 6PM with all convection offshore by ~10PM. SCT-BKN
clouds due to showers/storms will continue into the evening with
at least partial clearing overnight. By late tonight, clouds and
patchy fog develop inland with IFR CIGs at SBY between 8-15z
Thurs. Cloud cover increases Thurs afternoon but showers/storms
should hold off until late in the day. Winds are generally SW
5-12 kt this afternoon, becoming light and variable this evening
and overnight. Winds become S/SE 5-8kt Thurs afternoon.

Outlook: Another round of scattered late day and overnight
storms is expected Thurs into Thurs night with flight
restrictions possible. Less coverage of showers/storms Fri
through the weekend. Early morning stratus/fog will be possible
Fri morning.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 300 PM EDT Wednesday...

The latest WX analysis indicates sfc low pressure across
central/eastern VA with a cluster of showers and tstms over the
local waters. No SCA headlines are in effect, but winds will be
somewhat variable/locally elevated to severe limits in
association w/ tstms into the early evening hrs (this will be
handled via SMW and MWS products. Outside of tstms, winds are
mostly from the S or SE at around 10kt and this will continue
tonight, before shifting to the NW late. Seas are mainly 2-3 ft
and waves in the Bay are 1-2 ft. NE winds 5-10kt shift to the SE
Thu aftn, and may increase to 10-15kt Thu evening. Winds turn NW
on Fri, and will likely increase Fri night/Sat morning to
10-15kt as drier cooler air moves in behind the cold frontal
passage. Would not be surprised to see a few hrs worth of gusts
to 20-25kt given the better mixing but expect it will be brief
and none of the guidance is catching onto this as of yet. Sub-
SCA conditions will continue through Sun.

The ESE swell will remain between 10-14 seconds into this evening,
therefore will maintain the Moderate rip risk all zones. For
Thu, a Moderate rip risk will continue into Thu for southern
beaches with dominant period forecast to be slow to drop off to
9-11 sec. Will carry a low rip risk Thu for northern beaches
with seas of ~2 ft and dominant period forecast by NWPS of 6-8
sec.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for VAZ093-095>098-100-
     523>525.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RMM
NEAR TERM...RMM
SHORT TERM...MAM
LONG TERM...LKB/MAM
AVIATION...RMM
MARINE...LKB/TMG
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 19, 1:14 PM EDT, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ092-201715-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Southampton-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 517 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

VAZ098-201715-
Virginia Beach-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...TORNADO WATCH 517 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Air Quality Alert.
   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ093-095>097-524-525-201715-
Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...TORNADO WATCH 517 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Air Quality Alert.
   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ102-201715-
Eastern Currituck-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 517 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.
   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ021>024-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>083-085>089-509>522-201715-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Middlesex-Mathews-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central
Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Widely scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into
early this evening. Any thunderstorms that do develop will be capable
of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and brief
heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-VAZ099-201715-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon into early this evening. Some of the storms may produce
damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ084-090-201715-
Gloucester-James City-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Air Quality Alert.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into
early this evening. Some of the storms may produce damaging wind
gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ523-201715-
York-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Air Quality Alert.
   Flood Watch.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into
early this evening. Some of the storms may produce damaging wind
gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ100-201715-
Northampton-
114 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

In addition to the flood threat, some of the storms may produce
damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday
afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall and frequent lightning as the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 2:55 PM EDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
255 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

VAZ095>097-524-525-191945-
Hampton/Poquoson VA-Norfolk/Portsmouth VA-Newport News VA-Suffolk VA-
Chesapeake VA-
255 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of , the southeastern
City of Poquoson, the City of Norfolk, the northwestern City of
Chesapeake, the City of Portsmouth, the northeastern City of Suffolk,
the City of Hampton and the southern City of Newport News through 345
PM EDT...

At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Western Branch, or near Churchland, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
         lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
         possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Cradock around 300 PM EDT.
  Churchland and Downtown Portsmouth around 305 PM EDT.
  Old Dominion University, Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk State
  University, Portsmouth and Ghent around 310 PM EDT.
  Norfolk NAS, Norview and Norfolk International around 315 PM EDT.
  Ocean View, Hampton University, Norfolk and Fort Monroe around 320
  PM EDT.
  Buckroe Beach around 325 PM EDT.
  Grand View around 330 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Wilroy, Fox Hill,
Phoebus, Langley View, Wards Corner, Huntersville, Deanes, Willoughby
Spit and Raleigh Terrace.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southeastern
Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3692 7614 3693 7617 3692 7616 3692 7618
      3691 7617 3692 7619 3688 7619 3675 7635
      3678 7644 3679 7667 3694 7639 3697 7644
      3702 7647 3715 7630 3714 7625 3707 7623
      3700 7626 3697 7621 3695 7612
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 219DEG 31KT 3681 7644

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Wray
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 2:59 PM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
259 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ030-191930-
Bertie NC-
259 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Bertie
County through 330 PM EDT...

At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Williamston, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Windsor around 315 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Woodard and Quitsna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for northeastern
North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3588 7691 3589 7692 3590 7694 3589 7696
      3589 7702 3593 7703 3593 7704 3594 7704
      3593 7710 3601 7711 3605 7681 3588 7681
      3588 7683 3587 7684
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 263DEG 22KT 3595 7706

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Zimmerman
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 3:08 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
308 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

VAZ080-081-088-089-192000-
Prince George VA-Surry VA-Dinwiddie VA-Sussex VA-
308 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Prince George,
northeastern Sussex, east central Dinwiddie and Surry Counties
through 400 PM EDT...

At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cabin Point to near Carson. Movement was
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Cabin Point and Burrowsville around 315 PM EDT.
  Claremont around 325 PM EDT.
  Sussex around 350 PM EDT.
  Dendron and Elberon around 355 PM EDT.
  Surry, Scotland and Homeville around 400 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Taylors Corner,
Carsley, Newville, Booker, Reams, Spring Grove, Brandon, Barham,
Templeton and Prince George Golf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3729 7708 3727 7707 3728 7705 3726 7698
      3724 7696 3722 7692 3723 7685 3721 7679
      3719 7677 3705 7690 3690 7725 3703 7757
TIME...MOT...LOC 1908Z 304DEG 13KT 3722 7703 3700 7745

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Wray
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 3:09 PM EDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
309 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

VAZ523>525-192000-
Hampton/Poquoson VA-Newport News VA-York VA-
309 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern York ,
the City of Poquoson, the City of Hampton and the City of Newport
News through 400 PM EDT...

At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fort Eustis to Northampton. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Hampton, Langley AFB, Northampton and Tabb around 315 PM EDT.
  Patrick Henry Field and Lee Hall around 325 PM EDT.
  Virginia Institute For Marine Sciences around 335 PM EDT.
  Seaford and Gloucester Point around 340 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Lackey, Oriana,
Hilton Village, Dare, Newport News Golf Course, Oyster Point,
Messick, Hornsbyville, Harris Grove and Menchville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southeastern
Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3715 7629 3699 7648 3709 7666 3716 7667
      3720 7662 3717 7661 3718 7658 3723 7659
      3727 7655 3727 7651 3725 7650 3726 7643
      3725 7635 3721 7635 3719 7632
TIME...MOT...LOC 1909Z 229DEG 26KT 3710 7667 3707 7643

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

MRD
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 3:31 PM EDT, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
331 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

VAZ095>097-192015-
Norfolk/Portsmouth VA-Suffolk VA-Chesapeake VA-
331 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of , the western City
of Chesapeake, the southeastern City of Portsmouth and the
southeastern City of Suffolk through 415 PM EDT...

At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whaleyville, or near Downtown Suffolk, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Downtown Suffolk around 340 PM EDT.
  Bowers Hill around 400 PM EDT.
  Chesapeake around 405 PM EDT.
  Deep Creek around 410 PM EDT.
  Cradock around 415 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include South Norfolk,
Portlock, Nurney, Kilby, Suffolk Airport, Herberts Corner, Saunders,
Magnolia and Chesapeake Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southeastern
Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3658 7667 3674 7671 3682 7629 3662 7622
TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 254DEG 24KT 3663 7663

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Wray
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 4:03 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
403 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

VAZ099-100-192045-
Accomack VA-Northampton VA-
403 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of south central
Accomack and Northampton Counties through 445 PM EDT...

At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles east of Bavon to Cape Charles. Movement
was east to northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
         lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
         unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
         vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
         Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Cheriton and Bay View around 410 PM EDT.
  Nassawadox around 430 PM EDT.
  Exmore and Willis Wharf around 435 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Capeville,
Birdsnest, Silver Beach, Eastville, Machipongo, Wardtown, Franktown,
Simpkins, Townsend and Oyster.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3733 7569 3727 7575 3721 7576 3717 7600
      3722 7606 3734 7606 3737 7620 3735 7622
      3739 7627 3739 7626 3740 7627 3739 7625
      3741 7625 3743 7621 3738 7620 3735 7606
      3739 7603 3749 7600 3762 7560 3758 7555
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 253DEG 34KT 3737 7615 3725 7599

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

BROWN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 19, 3:39 AM EDTFlood WatchAKQNorthampton, York, City of Chesapeake, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson and 1 more16 hr
Jul 19, 6:04 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline41 min
Jul 19, 6:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWestmoreland39 min
Jul 19, 9:45 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ60 min
Jul 19, 1:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, City of Emporia45 min
Jul 19, 1:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City52 min
Jul 19, 1:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin40 min
Jul 19, 1:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ53 min
Jul 19, 1:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCharles City, James City, King William, New Kent, Prince George29 min
Jul 19, 1:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin40 min
Jul 19, 1:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City, City of Williamsburg48 min
Jul 19, 2:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, Southampton, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk48 min
Jul 19, 2:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQMiddlesex41 min
Jul 19, 2:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, City of Suffolk25 min
Jul 19, 2:50 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ55 min
Jul 19, 2:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth50 min
Jul 19, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ82 min
Jul 19, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQPrince George, Surry, Sussex52 min
Jul 19, 3:09 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ96 min
Jul 19, 3:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQYork, City of Newport News51 min
Jul 19, 3:20 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ70 min
Jul 19, 3:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk44 min
Jul 19, 3:32 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk22 min
Jul 19, 3:39 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk36 min
Jul 19, 3:54 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk111 min
Jul 19, 3:58 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ77 min
Jul 19, 4:01 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ74 min
Jul 19, 4:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton42 min
Jul 19, 4:28 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach3 hr
Jul 19, 4:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach45 min
Jul 19, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ69 min
Jul 19, 4:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ95 min
Jul 19, 5:01 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ59 min
Jul 19, 5:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ65 min
Jul 19, 6:54 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ44 min
Jul 19, 7:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQIsle of Wight46 min

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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.