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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at Aug 8, 2024, 1:24 PM EDT for Chowan County, Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was in force for 20 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 8, 2024, 1:24 PM EDT (17:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 8, 2024, 1:44 PM EDT
- In force
- 20 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Chowan County, NC, Perquimans County, NC
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 12:43 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 156 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
- 906 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 572 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 322 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 313 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.6
- Supercell composite
- 8.6
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 Aug 8, 12:00 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 8, 12:00 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 8, 11:44 AM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 MDZ024-VAZ064-517>520-091545- Inland Worcester-Caroline-Western King William-Eastern King William- Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, east central Virginia and north central Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area through this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ048-060>062-065>069-080>083-509>516-091545- Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg- Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City- New Kent-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover- Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east central Virginia and south central 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. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, a few brief tornadoes are possible across the outlook area this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. NCZ015>017-032-091545- Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Perquimans- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...TORNADO WATCH 613 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, a few brief tornadoes are possible across the outlook area this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Flood Watch. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. NCZ012>014-030-031-VAZ079-087>090-092-093-095>097-523>525-091545- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Chowan-Brunswick-Greensville- Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth- Suffolk-Chesapeake-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 613 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, south central 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. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, a few brief tornadoes are possible across the outlook area this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. NCZ102-VAZ098-091545- Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...TORNADO WATCH 613 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, a few brief tornadoes are possible across the outlook area this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Flood Watch. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ099-100-091545- Accomack-Northampton- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... 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. Beach Hazards Statement. HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, a few brief tornadoes are possible across the outlook area this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MDZ022-023-091545- Wicomico-Somerset- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .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. Coastal Flood Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area through this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MDZ021-091545- Dorchester- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .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. Coastal Flood Watch. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area through this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Watch. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ076-078-085-521-522-091545- Richmond-Lancaster-Middlesex-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia and 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area through this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MDZ025-091545- Maryland Beaches- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .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. Beach Hazards Statement. HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ084-086-091545- Gloucester-Mathews- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...TORNADO WATCH 613 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... 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. Tornado Watch. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, a few brief tornadoes are possible across the outlook area this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding continues Friday into Friday night, as Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts just west of the outlook area through Friday evening. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area Friday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ075-077-091545- Westmoreland-Northumberland- 1144 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia and 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. Coastal Flood Watch. Tropical Cyclone Debby lifts slowly across the Carolinas toward local area today through late tonight. A threat for excessive rainfall and localized flooding will likely affect the area and tonight. Check hurricanes.gov for latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Debby. Additionally, an isolated tornado is possible across the outlook area through this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 3:36 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton | 39 hr |
| Aug 8, 3:51 AM EDT | Gale Warning | AKQ | 39 hr | |
| Aug 8, 11:40 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | AKQ | Northumberland, Westmoreland | 4 hr |
| Aug 8, 12:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 6 hr |
| Aug 8, 1:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 37 min |
| Aug 8, 1:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Greensville, Southampton, Sussex | 26 min |
| Aug 8, 2:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 23 min |
| Aug 8, 2:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Suffolk | 32 min |
| Aug 8, 2:29 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Greensville, Sussex | 3 hr |
| Aug 8, 2:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Amelia, Dinwiddie | 31 min |
| Aug 8, 2:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Suffolk | 31 min |
| Aug 8, 2:35 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 25 min |
| Aug 8, 2:59 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton, City of Suffolk | 31 min |
| Aug 8, 3:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 36 min |
| Aug 8, 3:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Aug 8, 3:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Suffolk | 31 min |
| Aug 8, 4:11 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, James City, Surry | 34 min |
| Aug 8, 4:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 50 min | |
| Aug 8, 4:55 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | AKQ | Brunswick, Greensville | 3 days |
| Aug 8, 5:13 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 19 hr |
| Aug 8, 5:23 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | AKQ | Lunenburg | 12 hr |
| Aug 8, 5:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 6 hr |
| Aug 8, 5:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Prince George, Surry, Sussex | 35 min |
| Aug 8, 6:01 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, City of Richmond | 112 min |
| Aug 8, 6:46 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Caroline, Hanover | 23 min |
| Aug 8, 7:04 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Caroline | 26 min |
| Aug 8, 7:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 38 min |
| Aug 7, 8:30 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Bertie, Chowan | 5 hr |
| Aug 8, 3:30 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | AKQ | Dorchester | 30 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.