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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Wakefield, VA

August 8, 20244 counties in Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at Aug 8, 2024, 1:49 PM EDT for 4 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 26 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
Aug 8, 2024, 1:49 PM EDT (17:49 UTC)
Expired
Aug 8, 2024, 2:15 PM EDT
In force
26 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Dinwiddie County, VA, Greensville County, VA, Southampton County, VA, Sussex County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:53 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
Aug 8, 12:43 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 188 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2024-08-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 10 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2024-08-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 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
10 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-252 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
661 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

502 
WFUS51 KAKQ 081749
TORAKQ
VAC053-081-175-183-081815-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.240808T1749Z-240808T1815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
149 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Greensville County in southeastern Virginia...
  West central Southampton County in southeastern Virginia...
  Southwestern Sussex County in southeastern Virginia...
  Southeastern Dinwiddie County in south central Virginia...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 149 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Green Plain, or 8 miles east of Emporia, moving
  northwest at 40 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...
  Jarratt around 155 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Adams
Grove, Owens, Gray, Grizzard, Mason, Cherry Hill, Fields Crossroads,
Drewryville, Wharfs Store, and Huske.

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 3672 7729 3666 7741 3696 7769 3706 7748
TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 149DEG 37KT 3674 7740 

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

$$

Wray
3 follow-up statements
359 
WWUS51 KAKQ 081756
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
156 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

VAC175-081806-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240808T1815Z/
Southampton VA-
156 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for south central
and southeastern Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3696 7769 3706 7748 3677 7732 3670 7744
      3670 7745
TIME...MOT...LOC 1756Z 150DEG 37KT 3679 7744 

$$

VAC053-081-183-081815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240808T1815Z/
Greensville VA-Sussex VA-Dinwiddie VA-
156 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL GREENSVILLE...SOUTHWESTERN SUSSEX AND SOUTHEASTERN DINWIDDIE
COUNTIES...

At 156 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Jarratt, or 8 miles east of Purdy, moving northwest
at 40 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...
  Jarratt around 200 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Owens,
Gray, Grizzard, Mason, Cherry Hill, Fields Crossroads, Wharfs Store,
and Huske.

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 3696 7769 3706 7748 3677 7732 3670 7744
      3670 7745
TIME...MOT...LOC 1756Z 150DEG 37KT 3679 7744 

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

$$

Wray
258 
WWUS51 KAKQ 081802
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
202 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

VAC053-081-183-081815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240808T1815Z/
Greensville VA-Sussex VA-Dinwiddie VA-
202 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL GREENSVILLE...SOUTHWESTERN SUSSEX AND SOUTHEASTERN DINWIDDIE
COUNTIES...

At 201 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Jarratt, or near Purdy, moving northwest at 45 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Greensville, southwestern Sussex and southeastern
Dinwiddie Counties, including the following locations... Owens,
Wharfs Store, Cherry Hill, Huske, and Fields Crossroads.

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 3696 7769 3706 7748 3681 7734 3677 7748
TIME...MOT...LOC 1801Z 149DEG 37KT 3684 7748 

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

$$

Wray
856 
WWUS51 KAKQ 081815
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
215 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

VAC053-081-183-081825-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240808T1815Z/
Greensville VA-Sussex VA-Dinwiddie VA-
215 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL GREENSVILLE...SOUTHWESTERN
SUSSEX AND SOUTHEASTERN DINWIDDIE COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for south central
and southeastern Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3696 7769 3706 7748 3681 7734 3677 7748
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 149DEG 37KT 3695 7756 

$$

Wray

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, 1:49 PM EDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 8, 1:49 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
149 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Tropical Cyclone Debby continues to slowly move north across
central South Carolina this morning. The storm will slowly
track from the Carolinas through Virginia later today through
Friday, before lifting well north of the area over the weekend.
Drier conditions return this weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1130 AM EDT Thursday...

Key Messages:

- The main effects from TS Debby (or what remains) are expected
  to come today through Friday night. Heavy rainfall is the
  primary concern on the current track. However, there is also a
  tornado threat through early evening, which could persist into
  the late night hours. A second, though slightly lower threat
  could continue into Friday afternoon along the coast of E VA
  into the eastern shore.

- A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Friday evening
  for all areas along and south of I-64.

Late this morning, the center of TS Debby is located near the
NC/SC border east of Charlotte. The quasi-stationary frontal
boundary to the north has moved slightly south into our far
northern tier of counties from Fluvanna and Louisa counties NE
to the MD eastern shore. The precipitation shield from Debby
continues to lift NNW this morning across south central and
southeast VA and NE NC. 00z/8 guidance did a bit of a wobble
back to the east with the extratropically transitioning remnants
of Debby. This still will focus the heaviest rainfall across
the western half of the area with the greatest totals now
expected to be closer to the Blue Ridge, but the QPF has been
nudged back upward for the I-95 corridor west.

Widespread clouds and rainfall will hamper temps again today
with most areas within a degree or two of 80 for highs, slightly
milder low to mid 80s along the immediate SE coast over
southside Hampton Roads and NE NC. The highest PoPs and QPF will
continue to be focused across the western half of the area
tonight. Widespread showers with locally heavy rainfall will
continue tonight with lows in the 70s.

Heavy Rainfall:
Ongoing llvl moisture flux, and the transitioning circulation of
TC Debby interacting with the trough/front approach will result
in periods of moderate to heavy rainfall occuring, mainly along
and west of I-95 today and tonight. Ongoing moisture flux has
allowed for PW values of 2-2.25" across the region and will
result in efficient warm rainfall processes and periodic intense
rainfall rates, with rainfall rates in excess of 1"/hr possible
this afternoon into this evening over the Piedmont. Storm total
QPF for our area now ranges from 3-5" west of I-95 (locally
higher totals possible), highest in our Piedmont counties. 1-3"
of rain is still forecast along the I-95 corridor, and still
around 1-2" for areas eastern areas. The Flood Watch remains
unchanged.

Tornadoes:

The threat for tornadoes will increase sharply by early
afternoon as the band responsible for multiple overnight and
early morning tornadoes over central NC lifts north. Increasing
low level flow along with hi-res model progs showing greater
than 10000 j/kg of surface-based CAPE. Deep layer and low-
level wind shear continue to look rather impressive on forecast
soundings with large looping hodographs noted across much of
south central, SE and central VA into NE NC. Surface instability
remains the limiting factor in differentiating the greater
tornado potential farther E/NE. The tornado watch SPC issued
early this morning continues until 1PM and additional watches
are likely this afternoon and evening. SPC has expanded the
Slight Risk to include most of our area outside of the Northern
Neck and Eastern Shore. Strong low level shear will continue
into the overnight hours so isolated tornadoes will remain a
threat if pockets of instability can persist.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 355 AM EDT Thursday...

Key Messages:

Steadier rain likely persists through Friday morning across the
Piedmont as the weakening remnants of Debby are forecast to
quickly turn northeast as it tracks from just west of the area
to a position in east- central PA by Friday night. The rain
becomes more showery in nature across central/eastern portions
of the area Friday afternoon and evening as the system exits to
the north. The rain does look to come to an end from west-east
Friday evening as the remnants of Debby are picked up by the
broader northern stream upper trough.

Breezy conditions (gusts to 30-40 mph near the coast) are
likely late tonight through Friday, as Debby tracks through
NC/VA. Lingering showers are likely to hang on near the coast
after midnight and may linger into the first part of Saturday
before moving offshore. Much improved conditions are forecast
for Saturday afternoon and evening with temperatures rebounding
into the mid to upper 80s with clouds decreasing from west to
east.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 1100 AM EDT Thursday...

Key Messages:

-Less humid conditions to start off next week.

-Mostly dry across the CWA aside from a few scattered showers/storms
 across NE NC.

-A Shortwave may pass through on Tuesday with a brief chance of
 showers.

Tropical Storm Debby will finally move out of the area by
Saturday night into Sunday morning. As Debby is carried away by
an upper-level low that moves across the great lakes region, a
westerly flow will set in bringing in drier air, lowering
dewpoints into the lower 60s in the northwest part of the CWA.
Closer to the shore, it may remain a bit more humid as the front
lingers across the region. With the front lingering, the best
chance of showers will be in the southeastern region. Looking
ahead to Tuesday, a shortwave could potentially move through the
area. If this materializes, there could be another brief period
of showers and storms. Temperatures for the week will be near
normal with highs in the mid-80s inland.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 145 PM EDT Thursday...

Impacts from Tropical Storm Debby continue to increase across
the local area early this afternoon. Rainfall is pushing
northward with embedded rotating cells (a tornado threat
remains possible through the evening and early overnight hours).
CIGs are generally MVFR with pockets of IFR in any heavier
cell; VIS could also drop to 1-3SM. Expect the wet pattern to
persist for most TAF sites through the period. It will be a bit
tricky at times as some terminals may get a lull in the activity
before more rain moves back in, which could affect CIG
categories occasionally. SBY has the least chance of seeing
steady rain this evening, with chances increasing tonight and
into Friday. S/SE winds will continue to increase as well
through the rest of the day and tonight, with gusts becoming
20-25kt by this evening. Expect the highest gusts closer to the
coast.

This system will lift off to the north Friday as it gets caught
up in a frontal system. Rain will still be impacting most
terminals toward the end of the 18Z TAF period, though western
terminals could begin to see improving conditions. Expect rounds
of heavy rain and another tornado threat to persist for eastern
terminals during the day on Friday. Occasional sub-VFR CIGs
along with MVFR-IFR VSBYs are likely in periodic heavy
downpours through Friday evening.

Outlook: Winds will gradually become southwesterly and subside
later Friday. Showers taper off Friday night/early Saturday
morning, with improvement to VFR through Saturday afternoon and
evening.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 425 AM EDT Thursday...

Key Messages:

- Gale Warnings are in effect for the Virginia and Maryland
  waters tonight into Friday for gusts up to 35 to 40 kts.

- There is a High Rip Risk today and Friday across all area
  beaches.

- High Surf Advisories are in effect for the Eastern Shore
  beaches Friday for 7 to 8 ft breaking waves.

Tropical Storm Debby made landfall early this morning in SC. Debby
will continue to move N today and Friday, interacting with a trough
as it does so. The current track for Debby is well inland with the
center of the storm remaining NW of the local waters. However, the
pressure gradient between high pressure offshore and the E side of
Debby's wind field will allow for impacts to be felt well away from
the center of the storm across the local waters.

Winds were generally E/SE 15-20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt early this
morning. As Debby moves N, winds gradually become SE by this
afternoon, increasing to 20-25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. SE winds
continue to increase to 25-30 kt with gusts up to 35-40 kt tonight
into Fri, becoming S Fri as the remnants of Debby lift to the N.
Wind probs for 34kt gusts have increased to 65-95% across the Ches
Bay, 50-70% across portions of the coastal waters, and 30-35% across
the Rappahannock and York Rivers. As such, confidence has increased
enough to upgrade to Gale Warnings across the VA/MD coastal waters,
Ches Bay, and rivers. SCAs remain in effect before the Gale
Warnings. Winds are more marginal across the NC coastal waters
and the Currituck Sound. As such, for messaging consistency
have kept these zones out of the Gale Warnings and have
continued the SCAs. As the remnants of Debby continue to lift N
and the trough moves E, S winds diminish to sub-SCA criteria Fri
night. However, there could be a secondary, brief NW surge
behind the cold front/trough Fri night into early Sat across the
middle and upper bay with SCA level winds possible.

Otherwise, seas build to 4-6 ft N and 5-7 ft S today, eventually
building to 7-9 ft (highest across the N coastal waters) tonight
into Fri. Have issued a High Surf Advisory for the Eastern Shore
beaches Fri due to large breaking waves of 7-8 ft expected. Seas
subside Fri night into Sat. Waves build to 4-6 ft across the Ches
Bay with 5-7 ft waves possible in the mouth of the bay.
Additionally, there is a High Rip Risk across all area beaches today
and Friday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 400 AM EDT Thursday...

The total rainfall forecast through Saturday is from 2-5"
across the area, with locally higher amounts likely. The highest
amounts at this time look to be along and W of I-95. Hydro
concerns increase significantly late today into Fri afternoon,
with the potential for flooding increasing across south central
VA into NC this morning into Fri for most of the CWA. Some
river flooding into the weekend is likely depending on the
location of heaviest rainfall.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 1145 AM EDT Thursday...

E/SE winds 15-25kt prevail this aftn, shifting to the SSE
tonight and increasing to 20-30kt with gusts of 35kt+. Tidal
departures are in the +1.0 to +1.5 ft range across the mid/upper
Bay and will likely rise to +1.5 to +2.0 ft overnight/Friday
morning. These departures will lead to widespread minor
flooding, with moderate flooding starting to look probable at a
few sites, especially Dorchester MD, early Friday. As such,
converted the advisory to a Watch for Dorchester and for zones
along the Potomac (will monitor trends and decided on the need
for a Warning later today). Minor coastal flooding is also expected
across the northern side of the Albemarle Sound in NE NC and
into Virginia Beach Thursday morning through Friday night. A
Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for these locations for
the possibility of up to one foot of inundation above ground
level.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Coastal Flood Watch from late tonight through Friday evening
     for MDZ021.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 3 AM Friday to 9 AM EDT Saturday
     for MDZ022-023.
     High Surf Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday for MDZ025.
NC...Flood Watch through Friday evening for NCZ012>017-030>032-102.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until midnight EDT Friday night for
     NCZ015>017-031-032-102.
VA...Flood Watch through Friday evening for VAZ048-060>062-065>069-
     079>083-087>090-092-093-095>098-509>516-523>525.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until midnight EDT Friday night for
     VAZ098.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for VAZ075-
     077.
     Coastal Flood Watch from 1 AM EDT Friday through Friday
     evening for VAZ075-077.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 PM EDT Friday for VAZ076-078-
     085-521-522.
     High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday for VAZ099-100.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EDT this evening for
     ANZ630>632-634-638.
     Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday for
     ANZ630>632.
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EDT Friday for ANZ633.
     Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Friday for
     ANZ634-638.
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for
     ANZ635>637-652-654-656.
     Gale Warning from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Friday for
     ANZ635>637.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Friday for ANZ650.
     Gale Warning from 6 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday for ANZ650.
     Gale Warning from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT Friday for
     ANZ652-654-656.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ658.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MAM
NEAR TERM...MAM/RHR
SHORT TERM...MAM/RHR
LONG TERM...HET
AVIATION...MAM/JKP
MARINE...RMM
HYDROLOGY...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 8, 11:44 AM EDT, 2 hours 5 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 8, 3:36 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryAKQAccomack, Northampton39 hr
Aug 8, 3:51 AM EDTGale WarningAKQ39 hr
Aug 8, 11:40 AM EDTCoastal Flood WatchAKQNorthumberland, Westmoreland4 hr
Aug 8, 12:07 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQMecklenburg6 hr
Aug 8, 1:38 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCity of Suffolk37 min
Aug 8, 2:07 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCity of Suffolk23 min
Aug 8, 2:13 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQIsle of Wight, City of Suffolk32 min
Aug 8, 2:29 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQDinwiddie, Greensville, Sussex3 hr
Aug 8, 2:29 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQAmelia, Dinwiddie31 min
Aug 8, 2:29 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedAKQIsle of Wight, City of Suffolk31 min
Aug 8, 2:35 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCity of Suffolk25 min
Aug 8, 2:59 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQIsle of Wight, Southampton, City of Suffolk31 min
Aug 8, 3:09 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCity of Suffolk36 min
Aug 8, 3:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQIsle of Wight, City of Suffolk3 hr
Aug 8, 3:44 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQIsle of Wight, City of Suffolk31 min
Aug 8, 4:11 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQIsle of Wight, James City, Surry34 min
Aug 8, 4:12 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ50 min
Aug 8, 4:55 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningAKQBrunswick, Greensville3 days
Aug 8, 5:13 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningAKQMecklenburg19 hr
Aug 8, 5:23 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningAKQLunenburg12 hr
Aug 8, 5:24 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQMecklenburg6 hr
Aug 8, 5:25 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQPrince George, Surry, Sussex35 min
Aug 8, 6:01 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQChesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, City of Richmond112 min
Aug 8, 6:46 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCaroline, Hanover23 min
Aug 8, 7:04 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQCaroline26 min
Aug 8, 7:52 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQMecklenburg38 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.