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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at May 5, 2025, 4:30 PM EDT for Southampton County, Sussex County, Virginia. It was in force for 30 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 5, 2025, 4:30 PM EDT (20:30 UTC)
- Expired
- May 5, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 30 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Southampton County, VA, Sussex County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:30 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 4:30 PM EDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 1 Ene Adams Grove, VA | Via Social Media. Video shows funnel cloud just northwest of the filming site on Route 58. No damage has been reported. Time estimated. |
| May 5, 5:05 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ese Jarratt, VA | Large tree was knocked down along Henry Rd. |
| May 5, 5:05 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ese Jarratt, VA | Multiple powerlines were blown over. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 197 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -42 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1008 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 134 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 138 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
094
WFUS51 KAKQ 052030
TORAKQ
VAC175-183-052100-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.250505T2030Z-250505T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
430 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Southampton County in southeastern Virginia...
South central Sussex County in southeastern Virginia...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 429 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Green Plain, or 7 miles east of Emporia, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
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
west central Southampton and south central Sussex Counties,
including the following locations... Yale, Adams Grove, Owens,
Gray, Mason, and Hilda.
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 3667 7734 3668 7742 3688 7744 3686 7725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 204DEG 12KT 3672 7740
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Butner3 follow-up statements
656
WWUS51 KAKQ 052040
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
440 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAC175-052049-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250505T2100Z/
Southampton VA-
440 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3674 7743 3686 7744 3688 7744 3686 7725
3685 7725 3678 7729 3673 7738
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 196DEG 18KT 3677 7737
$$
VAC183-052100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250505T2100Z/
Sussex VA-
440 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL SUSSEX COUNTY...
At 439 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jarratt, or 10 miles northeast of Emporia, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Yale, Owens, Gray, Mason, and Hilda.
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 3674 7743 3686 7744 3688 7744 3686 7725
3685 7725 3678 7729 3673 7738
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 196DEG 18KT 3677 7737
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Butner948
WWUS51 KAKQ 052047
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
447 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAC183-052100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250505T2100Z/
Sussex VA-
447 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL SUSSEX COUNTY...
At 447 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jarratt, or 12 miles northeast of Emporia, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Yale, Gray, and Hilda.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3676 7732 3677 7740 3687 7738 3686 7725
3685 7725 3678 7729
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 204DEG 12KT 3680 7736
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Butner545
WWUS51 KAKQ 052051
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
451 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAC183-052101-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250505T2100Z/
Sussex VA-
451 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL SUSSEX COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
500 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3676 7732 3677 7740 3687 7738 3686 7725
3685 7725 3678 7729
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 204DEG 12KT 3681 7736
$$
ButnerWhat 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 May 5, 3:47 PM EDT, 43 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 5, 3:47 PM EDT, 43 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 347 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Convection will continue through tonight in association with a slow moving/cutoff low pressure system and attendant surface front. Drier weather returns Tuesday through early Thursday after the front moves through. Another period of unsettled weather is possible later Thursday into Friday. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY MORNING/... As of 311 PM EDT Monday... Key Message: - Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for a majority of the forecast area through 9 PM. - Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms across the forecast area, with the main threats hail and wind. - Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall, with isolated instances of flash flooding possible. Convection has started to bubble across central NC and is moving into the southern piedmont and south-central VA counties. Dew points are in the upper 50s to lower 60s throughout the forecast area, with temperatures of in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. A pseudo dry line is draped across the piedmont, and there is a sharp gradient of instability, with 1000-2000 J/kg of ML CAPE found on the eastern side of the boundary. Storms to our south have displayed impressive hail cores, which aligns with large hail and winds being the main threat for the day. Strong to severe storms will continue to move through the forecast area this afternoon and evening, and their trajectory will generally be a north to northeast motion. The upper low remains firmly in place across the Tennessee River Valley region due to the current omega blocking pattern. An embedded shortwave is rounding the eastern periphery of the main upper low near the Mid-Atlantic region. This shortwave is working to enhance the developing storms with extra support aloft. Southeast to south flow will continue is pumping moisture into the region. This afternoon and evening's environment will continue to feature modest shear, ML CAPE values of 1000-2000 J/kg, and good low-level lapse rates between 6.5 C/km to 7 C/km. SPC has a majority of the forecast area in a Slight Risk (2/5) today, with the main threats being large hail and isolated damaging wind gusts. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for a majority of the forecast through 9 pm. The areas not in the watch at this time include far SE VA and NE NC, as well as the Eastern Shore as storms are not expected to reach these areas until later when peak heating has tapered off. While confidence is lower in these areas seeing storms reach severe criteria in these areas, we cannot rule out stronger storms developing. Storm development will be more scattered to start, so rainfall totals across the forecast area will vary widely based on the location of any storms. Storms may start to congeal later this evening and produce some isolated instances of flash-flooding. WPC has placed our area in a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall. The upper low will begin to lift northwards tonight. As this occurs, the front associated with the surface low will finally move through the area, bringing a drier airmass behind it. Storms should end before midnight, with some trailing lighter rain possible. Skies will start to clear out as the front moves through, but partly to mostly cloudy skies will prevail overnight. Temperatures will drop into the lower to mid 50s W and in the upper 50s to lower 60s E. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/... As of 311 PM EDT Monday... Key Messages: - Unsettled weather is expected to quiet down Tuesday and Wednesday. The front should move completely through by early Tuesday afternoon. Not much of an airmass change is expected in terms of temperatures, with highs forecast to drop into the 50s Tuesday night and rebound quickly back into the mid/upper 70s to near 80 degrees on Wednesday. The upper low will gradually weaken and lift northeastwards between Tuesday and Wednesday as the omega block finally breaks down, and high pressure will build in behind it. Rain chances will fall to single digits for most of the area through Thursday morning, with rain-free conditions and partly cloudy to mostly clear skies expected through at least the first part of Wednesday. && .LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 311 PM EDT Monday... Key Messages: - The unsettled weather pattern resumes late Thursday into Friday. By Thursday morning, global models suggest that a sharp trough will dig down across the Northeast, leading to yet another upper cut-off low lingering around the Mid-Atlantic. At the surface, a frontal boundary will be approaching the region from the west. The combination of the approaching from and upper low could cause another round of unsettled weather mainly Thursday into Friday when moisture is at its best. This upper low will have less moisture to work with heading into the weekend as high pressure builds into the lower levels behind a front. Much drier air will spill down from Canada and persistent northwesterly flow is forecast to bring cooler temperatures to the area. The NW flow will keep high temperatures suppressed in the upper 60s to lower 70s Friday through the weekend. Low temperatures will drop into the lower to mid 50s by Thursday night, falling further into the upper 40s to lower to mid 50s by Friday night. The aforementioned upper low will quickly lift northeastwards Saturday morning, and high pressure will continue to build in its wake. This will lead to moderating temperatures and lowered rain chances. High temperatures are forecast to return to the upper 70s to near 80 degrees by the end of the weekend. Rain chances will be highest across NE NC, but will remain slight at best. && .AVIATION /20Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 145 PM EDT Monday... This afternoon, SCT to BKN MVFR CIGs (~1500 to 2500 ft) are across most of the TAF sites. We likely see some brief improvement to VFR over the next few hours (outside of SBY which remains MVFR). In addition, showers and thunderstorms are developing south of the area and will likely overspread later this afternoon into the first part of the night (highest confidence at RIC). A few storms may be strong to severe, which will result in the potential for brief sub-VFR VIS, strong wind gusts, and potentially large hail. After showers/storms dissipate, another round of fog/low stratus is possible late tonight into Tuesday morning. As of now, the highest confidence to see IFR conditions is at SBY, with lesser certainty at the other sites. Conditions improve to VFR at all sites later Tuesday morning. Outlook: Conditions improve to VFR through midweek as high pressure returns. && .MARINE... As of 345 PM EST Monday... Key Messages: - Sub-advisory conditions will prevail through the middle of the week. An upper level low remains over the Tennessee River Valley along with high pressure well offshore. A surface low pressure system continues to linger to the west of the area through Tuesday, along with an associated stationary front. A weak boundary moved through the southern coastal waters this morning, leaving the southern-most seas elevated between 5 and 6 ft. The SCA covering the elevated seas will be allowed to expire at 4 PM today as seas have decreased to mostly 3 to 4 ft, occasionally 5 ft for all of the coastal waters. Additionally, waves are currently 1 to 2 ft in the Ches. Bay. Winds are mostly S/SSE in the southern coastal waters and the bay, but have shifted to be W/SW off the Eastern Shore around 10 to 15 kt. There is a chance of storms developing this evening, which could produce locally higher wind gusts and hail. The low pressure will lift NE Tuesday and Wednesday, allowing the stationary front to the west to pass through the area as a weak cold front. Model guidance continues to support sub-SCA conditions remaining with winds shifting from SSE ahead of the front on Tuesday to the WNW late Tuesday into Wednesday. Waves and seas will remain sub-SCA around 1 to 2 ft in the bay and 2 to 3 ft in the coastal waters. A backdoor front could potentially move through the waters towards the end of the week, but confidence remains low on strength and timing. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ658. && SYNOPSIS...HET/NB NEAR TERM...NB SHORT TERM...NB LONG TERM...NB AVIATION...AJB MARINE...KMC
Hazardous weather outlook, May 5, 1:27 PM EDT, 3 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 127 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025 NCZ012>014-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096- 509>525-061730- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Fluvanna- Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg- Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland- Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent- Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City- Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-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-York-Newport News- Hampton/Poquoson- 127 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 223 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia, 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. MDZ021>025-NCZ015>017-102-VAZ095-097>100-061730- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton- 127 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 5, 3:32 PM EDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
332 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAZ067-068-080-513-052015-
Nottoway VA-Western Chesterfield VA-Dinwiddie VA-Amelia VA-
332 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CHESTERFIELD...EAST
CENTRAL NOTTOWAY...NORTHWESTERN DINWIDDIE AND SOUTHEASTERN AMELIA
COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM EDT...
At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Wilsons, or 8 miles south of Mannboro, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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...
Mannboro around 345 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Skinquarter,
Winterpock, Walkers, Hebron, Earls, Ammon, Rocky Run, Ford, Darvills,
and Winterham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and south central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3740 7762 3727 7764 3727 7765 3726 7764
3703 7767 3703 7786 3739 7796
TIME...MOT...LOC 1931Z 177DEG 18KT 3713 7777
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ButnerSpecial weather statement, May 5, 3:36 PM EDT, 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
336 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
NCZ012-030-052015-
Northampton NC-Bertie NC-
336 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BERTIE AND
SOUTHEASTERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM EDT...
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles north of Bethel to 6 miles north of
Robersonville. Movement was north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Lewiston Woodville around 400 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eagletown, Boones
Crossroads, Kelford, Burden, Bryantown, and Connaritsa.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3594 7720 3597 7719 3601 7722 3606 7732
3609 7731 3611 7723 3611 7724 3612 7724
3613 7725 3616 7726 3617 7731 3621 7739
3624 7738 3627 7741 3635 7744 3628 7719
3625 7721 3624 7707 3622 7700 3594 7715
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 187DEG 19KT 3596 7734 3592 7722
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
BROWNSpecial weather statement, May 5, 3:46 PM EDT, 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
346 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAZ087-088-092-052030-
Sussex VA-Southampton VA-Greensville VA-
346 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL GREENSVILLE...WEST
CENTRAL SOUTHAMPTON AND SOUTHWESTERN SUSSEX COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF
EMPORIA THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Dahlia, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Emporia and Claresville around 350 PM EDT.
Green Plain around 400 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Adams Grove, Gray,
Grizzard, Lanes Corner, Yale, Fields Crossroads, Bryants Corner,
Emporia Reservoir, Cowie Corner, and Hilda.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3655 7760 3687 7759 3685 7728 3654 7741
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 188DEG 16KT 3659 7751
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ButnerSpecial weather statement, May 5, 3:51 PM EDT, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
351 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAZ080-513-514-052030-
Western Chesterfield VA-Dinwiddie VA-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights) VA-
351 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CHESTERFIELD AND
NORTH CENTRAL DINWIDDIE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 351 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sutherland, or near Dinwiddie, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Sutherland around 400 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Pocahontas State Park,
Center Star, Church Road, Beach, Five Forks, Centralia, and
Chesterfield.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and south central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3723 7769 3724 7766 3726 7765 3729 7767
3729 7768 3728 7769 3746 7769 3740 7739
3739 7738 3708 7762 3711 7769
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 195DEG 16KT 3715 7765
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BROWNSpecial weather statement, May 5, 3:58 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
358 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAZ079-080-087-052045-
Dinwiddie VA-Brunswick VA-Greensville VA-
358 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL GREENSVILLE...
SOUTHWESTERN DINWIDDIE AND NORTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES THROUGH
445 PM EDT...
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Radium, or 7 miles southwest of Purdy, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Greensville, southwestern Dinwiddie and northeastern Brunswick
Counties, including the following locations... Callaville, Cherry
Hill, Rawlings, Bufford Crossroads, Edgerton, Pleasant Shade,
Warfield, and Wharfs Store.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3701 7752 3691 7755 3688 7762 3686 7759
3671 7761 3671 7778 3702 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 186DEG 16KT 3676 7770
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ButnerSpecial weather statement, May 5, 4:18 PM EDT, 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
418 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
VAZ080>082-088-513-514-516-052100-
Charles City VA-Western Chesterfield VA-Prince George VA-
Dinwiddie VA-Sussex VA-Eastern Henrico VA-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights) VA-
418 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CHESTERFIELD...WEST
CENTRAL CHARLES CITY...WESTERN PRINCE GEORGE...SOUTHEASTERN
HENRICO...NORTHWESTERN SUSSEX AND NORTHEASTERN DINWIDDIE COUNTIES...
THE CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS...THE CITY OF HOPEWELL AND THE CITY OF
PETERSBURG THROUGH 500 PM EDT...
At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carson, or 10 miles southwest of Disputanta, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Petersburg around 435 PM EDT.
Ettrick and Matoaca around 445 PM EDT.
Fort Gregg-Adams around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Burgess, Wayside,
Birchett Estate, Addison, Reams, Jordan Point Country Club,
Petersburg National Battlefield, Pocahontas State Park, New Bohemia,
and Richard Bland College.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
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LAT...LON 3697 7723 3694 7747 3740 7758 3743 7718
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 169DEG 18KT 3703 7738
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 5:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Sussex | 52 min |
| May 5, 7:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Prince George | 47 min |
| May 5, 7:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Henrico, King and Queen, New Kent | 50 min |
| May 5, 8:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Richmond | 45 min |
| May 5, 8:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Hanover | 47 min |
| May 5, 9:08 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Caroline, Hanover, Henrico, King William | 52 min |
| May 5, 9:20 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 7 hr | |
| May 5, 9:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Spotsylvania | 36 min |
| May 5, 1:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 44 min |
| May 5, 2:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick | 50 min |
| May 5, 3:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick, Greensville | 43 min |
| May 5, 3:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Brunswick, Greensville | 50 min |
| May 5, 3:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dinwiddie | 43 min |
| May 5, 3:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Greensville, City of Emporia | 44 min |
| May 5, 3:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Chesterfield | 39 min |
| May 5, 3:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Greensville, Southampton, Sussex, City of Emporia | 49 min |
| May 5, 3:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick | 47 min |
| May 5, 4:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 42 min |
| May 5, 4:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Sussex, City of Colonial Heights, City of Petersburg | 50 min |
| May 5, 4:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Henrico, City of Richmond | 35 min |
| May 5, 4:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Prince George, Sussex | 44 min |
| May 5, 4:59 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 2 hr |
| May 5, 5:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Henrico, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 43 min |
| May 5, 5:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, New Kent | 40 min |
| May 5, 5:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent | 30 min |
| May 5, 5:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Hanover | 45 min |
| May 5, 5:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Henrico, City of Richmond | 118 min |
| May 5, 5:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Prince George, Surry, Sussex, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 46 min |
| May 5, 5:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Essex | 40 min |
| May 5, 5:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, King William | 46 min |
| May 5, 5:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Prince George, Surry, Sussex | 30 min |
| May 5, 5:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Hanover, King and Queen, King William, New Kent | 38 min |
| May 5, 5:59 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Henrico, New Kent, Prince George | 2 hr |
| May 5, 6:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Caroline, Essex, King and Queen | 27 min |
| May 5, 6:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Essex, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex and 2 more | 39 min |
| May 5, 6:14 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | King and Queen, King William | 15 min |
| May 5, 6:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Essex, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland and 2 more | 47 min |
| May 5, 6:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Southampton, Surry, Sussex | 17 min |
| May 5, 6:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | New Kent | 9 min |
| May 5, 6:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Southampton | 23 min |
| May 5, 6:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Surry | 48 min |
| May 5, 7:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Westmoreland | 24 min |
| May 5, 7:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Franklin | 42 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.