Tornado Warning 5, NWS Wakefield, VA

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WWUS51 KAKQ 222354 RRA
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
754 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

MDC019-045-230015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260623T0015Z/
Wicomico MD-Dorchester MD-
754 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WICOMICO AND EAST CENTRAL DORCHESTER COUNTIES...

At 754 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Cambridge, moving east 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...
  Vienna around 800 PM EDT.
  Sharptown around 815 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bucktown and Mardela Springs.

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 3842 7605 3850 7607 3856 7570 3843 7569
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 263DEG 34KT 3846 7598 

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

$$

Butner

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WWUS51 KAKQ 230004
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
804 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

MDC019-045-230015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260623T0015Z/
Wicomico MD-Dorchester MD-
804 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WICOMICO AND EAST CENTRAL DORCHESTER COUNTIES...

At 804 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Vienna, or 10 miles south of Hurlock, moving east 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...
  Sharptown around 815 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Mardela Springs.

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 3844 7593 3851 7593 3856 7570 3845 7569
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 263DEG 34KT 3847 7585 

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

$$

Butner

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
813 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

MDC019-045-230023-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260623T0015Z/
Wicomico MD-Dorchester MD-
813 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WICOMICO AND EAST CENTRAL
DORCHESTER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 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 Maryland.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 7593 3851 7593 3856 7570 3845 7569
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 263DEG 34KT 3848 7574 

$$

Butner

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
324 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued
for the northern half of the forecast area through this evening,
with a southward expansion possible later.

Increased chance in heavy rainfall and strong to severe storms
Tuesday as remnants of an MCV moves across the area.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Showers and storms return this evening, with some storms
potentially becoming strong to severe.

2) Another chance for showers and storms returns Tuesday afternoon
into evening, with the potential for heavy downpours and isolated
strong to severe storms.

3) A more summer-like pattern takes hold Wednesday night into the
weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
As of 320 PM EDT Monday...

KEY MESSAGE 1...Showers and storms return this evening, with some
storms potentially becoming strong to severe.

Latest wx analysis shows a warm front lifted through the area this
morning, now residing north of the Commonwealth. This front has
helped temperatures get to the lower to mid 90s with dewpoints in
the upper 60s to lower 70s. Breezy southerly winds have increased
this afternoon behind the front due to a well-mixed profile, with
gusts up to 30 mph. This evening, a cold front will approach the
area, providing a forcing mechanism for shower and storm
development. With the warm dewpoints, ample amounts of instability
with MLCAPE values around ~1500 J/kg are presently noted. Better
shear values are observed just to the north of the area, but the
limited amount present (~25-35 kt) will allow for storm growth. PWAT
values have increased across the area to >1.5", which could also
result in localized flash flooding in urban and poor drainage areas.
Decent low level lapse rates from the very warm surface temperatures
favor the potential for cold-pool dominated storms with water-loaded
downdrafts. Damaging winds are the primary threat with any storm,
although cannot rule out large hail. The northern half of the area
from a line roughly west to east across Farmville/Chesterfield/
Mathews/Accomac are now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9
PM. The timing of the convection will likely begin late afternoon to
early evening in the piedmont and reaching the RIC metro around 7-8
PM. Further south, a cap on the environment with less favorable
conditions leaves more uncertainty on how strong storms will be. Any
storms would reach SE VA late evening around 9-10 PM, which is a
less than favorable time for severe storms due to the loss of
daytime heat. If the environment is able to sustain storms, a
downstream Severe Thunderstorm Watch may be needed for portions
outside the current watch.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Another chance for showers and storms returns Tuesday afternoon
into evening, with the potential for heavy downpours and isolated
strong to severe storms.

The aforementioned cold front will be slow to move out of the area
and a subsequent surface low will form along the front and slide
across the area Tuesday as an MCV. With the front slowly crossing
the area Tuesday, warm temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and
dewpoints in the lower 70s across the SE VA/NE NC will keep
sufficient instability levels throughout the day. PWAT values will
quickly rebound with values >2.0" for areas along the Ches. Bay and
Atlantic Coast. Localized areas could see an additional 1.00-2.00"
of rainfall, with more widespread values of 0.50-1.00" of rainfall
across a large portion of the area Tuesday, on top of any rainfall
tonight. While any and all rain is beneficial, there is a concern
for areas of flash flooding, especially the urban and poor drainage
areas. SPC has introduced a Marginal Risk of severe storms (level 1
of 5) as isolated storms may become severe with damaging winds.
There is still some uncertainty with storm development, but the 12z
models have came into better agreement with training showers and
possible storms.

KEY MESSAGE 3...A more summer-like pattern takes hold Wednesday night into the
weekend.

A drier airmass will take over behind the cold front, keeping
Wednesday dry. Temperatures won't be much cooler though, with highs
near normal in the mid to upper 80s across the area Wednesday. By
Wednesday night, winds will quickly shift back to the SE-S and bring
back normal June humidity amd temperatures. For the remainder of the
week, a more typical summertime pattern sets up for late week.
Mainly seasonable temperatures are expected, with diurnally driven,
scattered late-day and evening showers and storms possible each day.
Expect highs mainly in the upper 80s and low 90s, with overnight
lows in the 60s to near 70.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 155 PM EDT Monday...

VFR conditions continue through early evening at all terminals.
Gusty southwest winds has picked up across all terminals (gusts to
25 kt), and will decrease this evening to 5-10 kt. Scattered
showers/storms will move west to east across the area this evening.
There is still some uncertainty with the arrival time, but SBY and
RIC have the highest chance in seeing degraded flight conditions
from these storms, as storms will likely lose momentum as they move
eastward given the late time of day. Have included 3 hour TEMPOs for
RIC and SBY beginning 23z and 00z respectively, while maintaining
PROB30s for ECG and ORF from 01z-04/23. Storms look to fall apart
before reaching ECG, so have maintained VCSH for these terminals.
Behind the storms, there will likely be patchy low stratus/fog in
areas that received rainfall. Low-end MVFR CIGs have been included
for RIC and SBY after 06z/23 through sunrise.

Outlook: Additional flight restrictions from more showers/storms
Tuesday is likely, especially across the SE terminals as a front and
surface low moves across the area. Mainly dry/VFR Wednesday. Late
day showers/storms possible Thursday and Friday.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 320 PM EDT Monday...

Key Messages:

- Small Craft Advisories are in effect for all waters through
  tonight with gusty S-SE winds ahead of an approaching system.

- Sub-SCA conditions are expected for much of this week.

Afternoon weather analysis shows a low pressure system tracking
across eastern OH and western PA. The pressure gradient ahead of the
low has tightened over the waters allowing winds to increase out of
the S around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt across the bay and 25kt
across the ocean. Waves are much lower than expected with 1-2ft
across the bay and 2-3ft across the ocean. Through the rest of the
evening and into tonight, the pressure gradient will continue
to tighten and winds will increase to 20-25kt with some gusts
approaching 30kt. The highest confidence in these 30kt gusts are
across the ocean waters north of the VA/NC border. Small Craft
Advisories have been issued and are in effect for all waters,
now including the Sound and southern coastal waters, as hi-res
guidance continues to gusts around 25kt. Seas will also increase
to 3-4ft across the bay and 4-5ft across the ocean. In addition
to the wind, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late
this afternoon and into tonight. These storms could pose the
risk of gusts greater than 34kt and a waterspout cannot be ruled
out especially across the the far north.

The low will track north and a weak cold front will pass across the
waters tomorrow. Winds shift to the NW by late tomorrow afternoon/
evening behind the front, and may increase slightly tomorrow night.
Will note that additional SCA maybe needed as models continue to
hint on gusts nearing 20kt. Local probs have increased to 50% of
gusts greater than 18kt across the bay tomorrow evening/night.
Prevailing sub-SCA conditions are expected the rest of the week as
high pressure returns.

Rip current risk has been downgraded for today to moderate due to
reports and the waves being lower than expected. The rip risk looks
to be low through much of this week.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ630>634-654-
     656-658.
     Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for
     ANZ635>637-639.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ650-652.

&&

DISCUSSION...KMC/NB
AVIATION...KMC/NB
MARINE...ERI/HET

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
624 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

MDZ021>025-VAZ048-060>062-064-068-069-075>078-083>086-099-100-
509>513-515>522-232230-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-New Kent-Gloucester-
Middlesex-Mathews-Accomack-Northampton-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
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-
624 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 375 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...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.

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday. Damaging
winds and isolated flash flooding are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report severe weather to the National
Weather Service in Wakefield.

NCZ013>017-030>032-VAZ097-523>525-528>531-232230-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-Chesapeake-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth-
624 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible later this evening.
Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday. Damaging
winds and isolated flash flooding are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ102-VAZ098-232230-
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
624 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...MODERATE 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...Tonight.

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

   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible later this
evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday. Damaging
winds and isolated flash flooding are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012-VAZ065>067-079>082-087>090-092-514-232230-
Northampton-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
624 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 379 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...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.

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday. Damaging
winds and isolated flash flooding are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report severe weather to the National
Weather Service in Wakefield.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
714 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

VAZ066>068-080-230000-
Lunenburg VA-Nottoway VA-Dinwiddie VA-Amelia VA-
714 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LUNENBURG...
NOTTOWAY...WESTERN DINWIDDIE AND SOUTH CENTRAL AMELIA COUNTIES
THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nottoway, or near Blackstone, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Blackstone and Fort Barfoot around 720 PM EDT.
  Dewitt around 745 PM EDT.
  Dinwiddie around 750 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include North Wellville, Irby,
Ammon, Murdocks, Forkland, Darvills, The Falls, Center Star, Church
Road, and Wellville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect
until 1100 PM EDT for south central Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 7820 3722 7753 3693 7761 3695 7775
      3697 7777 3700 7784 3699 7785 3698 7792
      3699 7797 3702 7800 3699 7801 3703 7824
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 272DEG 34KT 3709 7808

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Wray

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
717 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

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

0623 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Coatesville             37.88N 77.61W
06/22/2026                   Hanover            VA   911 Call Center

            Tree down along Old Ridge Rd and Coatesville
            Rd. Time Estimated by Radar.

&&

HET

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
719 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

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

0625 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW Beaverdam         37.93N 77.66W
06/22/2026                   Hanover            VA   911 Call Center

            Tree down on wires along Horseshoe Ln. Time
            Estimated by Radar.

&&

HET

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
726 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

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

0625 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Ladysmith               38.02N 77.51W
06/22/2026                   Caroline           VA   911 Call Center

            Numerous Trees down across the Ladysmith
            area in Caroline county. Time Estimated by
            Radar.

&&

HET

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
728 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

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

0640 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NE Bowling Green      38.07N 77.33W
06/22/2026                   Caroline           VA   911 Call Center

            Multiple trees down between Bowling Green
            and Port Royal. Time Estimated by Radar.

&&

HET

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
738 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

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

0630 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SE Golansville        37.94N 77.47W
06/22/2026                   Caroline           VA   911 Call Center

            Multiple trees down including trees on wires
            across southern Caroline county. Time
            estimated by Radar.

&&

HET