Severe Thunderstorm Warning 21, NWS Wakefield, VA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
417 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

NCC015-029-052027-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260405T2030Z/
Camden NC-Bertie NC-
417 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL CAMDEN AND
SOUTHEASTERN BERTIE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3628 7616 3627 7614 3615 7604 3615 7606
      3614 7607 3614 7610 3613 7612 3613 7614
      3612 7617 3610 7621 3611 7627 3609 7632
      3607 7643 3607 7642 3601 7651 3601 7654
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 243DEG 35KT 3617 7614 

$$

NCC041-139-143-052030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260405T2030Z/
Pasquotank NC-Perquimans NC-Chowan NC-
417 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN PASQUOTANK...SOUTHEASTERN PERQUIMANS AND
SOUTHEASTERN CHOWAN COUNTIES...

At 417 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Weeksville,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Pasquotank, southeastern Perquimans and southeastern
Chowan Counties, including the following locations... Bob White Fork,
Holiday Island, Jacocks, Frog Island, Stevenson Point, Symonds Creek,
Listers Corner, Glen Cove, Harvey Point, and Somerset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3628 7616 3627 7614 3615 7604 3615 7606
      3614 7607 3614 7610 3613 7612 3613 7614
      3612 7617 3610 7621 3611 7627 3609 7632
      3607 7643 3607 7642 3601 7651 3601 7654
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 243DEG 35KT 3617 7614 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JM

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
436 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

NCC041-139-143-052046-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260405T2030Z/
Pasquotank NC-Perquimans NC-Chowan NC-
436 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PASQUOTANK...
SOUTHEASTERN PERQUIMANS AND SOUTHEASTERN CHOWAN COUNTIES HAS
EXPIRED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.

&&

LAT...LON 3628 7616 3627 7614 3615 7604 3615 7606
      3614 7607 3614 7610 3613 7612 3613 7614
      3612 7617 3610 7621 3611 7627 3609 7632
      3607 7643 3607 7642 3601 7651 3601 7654
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 247DEG 42KT 3625 7592 

$$

JM

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
319 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes to the forecast. The Marginal Risk
(level 1 of 5) continues for SE portions of the area. The main
threat remaining isolated damaging wind gusts.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A strong cold front brings a high coverage of
showers or thunderstorms today. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1/5)
for severe weather across the SE portions of the area, with the main
threat being isolated damaging wind gusts.

2) Temperatures behind the cold front will trend near or
slightly below average early next week with the potential for
frost/freeze headlines. The coldest morning looks to be
Wednesday, with widespread lows around freezing possible away
from the coast.

3) Depending on the amount of rainfall received, there may be
potential for heightened fire weather concerns early this week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
As of 300 AM EDT Sunday...

KEY MESSAGE 1...A strong cold front brings a high coverage of
showers or thunderstorms today. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1/5)
for severe weather across the SE portions of the area, with the main
threat being isolated damaging wind gusts.

A low pressure system will lift NE of the Great Lakes today dragging
a strong cold front through the area late this afternoon into the
overnight hours. Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms are
expected across the area today. The timing of the showers and
isolated thunderstorms remains similar from previous forecasts,
expecting convection to begin in NW portions first late this morning
then reaching the SE portions by early afternoon. Good moisture
returns to the area ahead of the front (dewpoints in the low to mid
60s) will allow a few hundred J/kg of SBCAPE across the eastern half
of the area. Additionally, the SE will see higher temperatures as
the timing of the front is later with highs in the upper 70 to near
80F. This higher instability/better surface heating could help
storms to become strong to severe in the SE portions of the area.
SPC maintains the Marginal Risk (level 1/5) with the front in the SE
portions of the area where the conditions are more favorable. The
main threat with any storm would be isolated damaging winds gusts,
as wind profiles look to be largely unidirectional with poor lapse
rates.

Rainfall totals look to be around 0.25-0.50" on average. High values
up to 1.00" is possible in the SE from higher amounts in storms.
While totals of ~1" are unlikely, any rain is welcome, as a large
majority of the area is under a moderate drought. Additionally, a SW
wind will gust to 25-30 mph in advance of the showers/tstms.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Temperatures behind the cold front will trend
near or slightly below average early next week with the
potential for frost/freeze headlines. The coldest morning looks
to be Wednesday, with widespread lows around freezing possible
away from the coast.

Behind the cold front today, temperatures will trend closer to
average or below average this week. Highs on Monday will be in the
mid 60s (lower 60s at the coast) and mid 50s N to mid 60s S on
Tuesday, as a secondary front drops south through the area Tuesday.
providing a reinforced shot of CAA. Strong high pressure builds to
the north of the area by midweek which will result in cooler
conditions Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s due to
the NE flow. There will be potential for frost or freeze headlines
both Tuesday night-Wednesday AM and Wednesday night-Thursday AM for
areas where the growing season has started. For reference, the
growing season has started 4/1 for all but the far NW counties,
which start 4/11. At this time, Wednesday morning looks to have the
highest potential for a freeze, with widespread lows around freezing
possible, with even upper 20s possible in the Piedmont, depending on
how much boundary layer decoupling that occurs. Temperatures
gradually moderate back to near seasonal averages late in the week
while dry conditions persist.

3) Depending on the amount of rainfall received, there may be
potential for heightened fire weather concerns early this week.

With the two cold fronts and high pressure building over the area
this week, there is potential for heightened fire weather concerns
as dewpoints drop significantly and minimum RH values reach to the
mid 20s to mid 30s for portions of the area. However, winds are not
expected to be more than 15-20 mph early this week. With the large
majority of the area under a moderate drought, there may be some
concern for fire weather depending on the amount of rainfall
received today.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 155 PM EDT Sunday...

Showers and a few tstms are moving into the region in advance
of a cold front. Primarily VFR ahead of the showers with a SW
wind of 15-20kt gusting to 25-30kt, and locally higher at ORF
and ECG. Showers move through RIC/SBY through 21-23z, ORF/PHF
through 00-02s, and ECG through ~04z, with the best chc of tstms
at PHF, ORF, and ECG. Brief strong westerly wind gusts are
possible with tstms. However, tstm wind gusts will likely not be
much higher than the synoptic gusts occurring as of 18z.
Periodic MVFR cigs are expected the aftn and then prevailing
later this aftn and evening at most sites with the exception of
RIC. Brief IFR vsby is expected in heavy rain. The wind will
generally diminish to WSW 8-12kt after convection passes and
once stratiform rain develops. A wind shift to N/NW is expected
behind the cold front, with gusts to ~20kt at ORF and ECG. Dry
and VFR conditions return tonight into Monday. A NW wind of
5-10kt Monday morning will become W in the aftn.

Outlook: VFR conditions prevail Monday night through Friday. A
secondary dry cold front will cross the area Tuesday.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 315 PM EDT Sunday...

Key Messages:

- SCAs are in effect for the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Waters
  into early tomorrow, the Lower James until later this evening.

- Strong high pressure building in behind another cold front
  will likely bring additional SCA conditions Tuesday night into
  Wednesday.

A cold front is approaching the local waters this afternoon with
latest analysis indicating it moving into central VA. SW winds
ahead of the front are elevated thanks to a tight pressure
gradient. Latest obs show 15 to 25 kt with gusts 25 to 30kt.
Gusty showers and storms ahead of the front are also producing
wind gusts 34-50kt+ and pea sized hail, for which SMWs are being
issued. Should see a 5-6 hour break in the winds behind the
front this afternoon until late tonight as winds turn to the W
and then NW. NW winds then increase to 15-20kt over the bay and
20-25kt over the coastal waters tonight through early tomorrow
morning. Did just go ahead and extend the existing SCAs for the
bay into tonight despite the break instead of trying to time
exactly when the southern surge stops and the northern surge
begins within a 6 hour period. Meanwhile for the coastal waters,
the SCAs extend into tonight due to seas staying up around 5ft.

Winds quickly drop off tomorrow morning as transient high pressure
slides in overhead. Becoming breezy as winds turn back to the SSW
Monday evening ahead of another (dry) cold front early Tuesday
morning, then breezy out of the north behind it Tues. An extra push
of CAA and pressure rises are expected as strong high pressure
settles into the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. NE winds during
this period are forecast to increase back to SCA levels for at least
the southern coastal waters and lower Ches. Bay. The onshore surge
should also build seas to at least 5ft for the southern waters as
well.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Monday for ANZ630-631-650-
     652-654.
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Monday for ANZ632-634-656-
     658.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ633-
     635>637.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for ANZ638.

&&

DISCUSSION...AJZ/KMC
AVIATION...AJZ
MARINE...AC

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
410 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

MDZ021>023-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>083-085-509>522-060815-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-
Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
New Kent-Middlesex-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-
410 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ024-025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ084-086>090-092-093-095>100-
523>525-060815-
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Northampton-Hertford-Gates-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-Gloucester-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-
James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-
Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
410 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A cold front will cross the area today bringing widespread showers
and storms in the afternoon to evening. Isolated storms may become
strong to severe.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
309 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0255 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 NW Ghent              36.89N 76.32W
04/05/2026  M57 MPH          City of Norfolk    VA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XODU Lafayette River.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
310 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0248 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 4 SW Raleigh Terrace    36.96N 76.42W
04/05/2026  M50 MPH          ANZ638             VA   Mesonet

            NOS station DOMV2 Dominion Terminal.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0249 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 SSE Raleigh Terrace   36.98N 76.36W
04/05/2026  M48 MPH          ANZ638             VA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XHMP Hampton Flats.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0252 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 ESE Messick           37.11N 76.32W
04/05/2026  M47 MPH          City of Poquoson   VA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XPOQ Poquoson.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
323 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0312 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 WSW Cape Charles      37.26N 76.03W
04/05/2026  M52 MPH          ANZ632             VA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XPLT Plantation Flats.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
335 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0315 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WNW Herberts Corner   36.73N 76.31W
04/05/2026                   City of Chesapeake VA   NWS Employee

            Tree down along Moses Grandy Trail in
            Chesapeake near US 17 and Millville Rd.

&&

AC