Isolated severe thunderstorm in advance of a surface trough of low pressure produced damaging winds across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.
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Isolated severe thunderstorm in advance of a surface trough of low pressure produced damaging winds across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 18, 6:49 PM EST, 36 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 749 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019 .SYNOPSIS... The Bermuda high is gradually sliding east away from the area tonight and weak trough of low pressure will move into the area from the Ohio Valley. This weak trough will linger through Wednesday night keeping a chance of showers through the period. A strong cold front pushes through the region late Thursday afternoon. High pressure will build into the area on Friday and linger through the weekend. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/... As of 745 PM EDT Tuesday... Severe threat continues across the nrn neck/lwr Md ern shore for the next few hrs given latest radar trends. Otw, non-svr shwrs/tstrms continue across the area this eve with the activity slowly diminishing thru the nite. PVS DSCN: The Bermuda high that had been in place for several days continues to slowly pull away from the area. This is allowing a weak upper trough to slowly move in from the Ohio and Tenn Valleys this afternoon and tonight. The low level southerly flow will continue ahead of this trough and continue to push very moist air northward. This is setting the stage from showers and thunderstorms that with the deeper moisture could produce locally some very heavy rain. At this point, the Flash flood guidance is in excess of 2 - 3 inches in 3 hours so not anticipating any wide spread flooding, but will need to monitor for any localized flooding issues. The initial showers are along a left over outflow boundary from convection last night over srn VA. This convection is slowly moving NNE and additional convection coming over the higher terrain to the west should converge over the northern portion of the CWA and spread into the Delmarva. At this point, expect that the showers will continue into the overnight hours as the upper trough axis slides into the area. For lows overnight have stayed on the mild side of guidance, toward the MET numbers, with the higher dewpoints and clouds around. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY/... As of 415 PM EDT Tuesday... The showers will continue into Wednesday morning and gradually pull east across the area during the day as the shortwave trough pulls through the area. The NAM shows some drying in the subsidence behind the shortwave trough which could allow for a break in the shower activity tomorrow afternoon, but the GFS is a little slower to clear the showers so have held on to pops until the evening before beginning the brief drying before the next cold front arrives. For highs have gone cooler than today with highs in the lower to mid 80s based upon more clouds, but if we do get some early clearing before or between showers temperatures could be a few degrees warmer. For overnight lows Wed night used a little bit of persistence along with a blend of the mos guidance which has lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s. The cold front will cross the area on Thursday as the next shortwave trough begins to amplify. By the time this front arrives the deeper moisture will have pulled east and with a little drier air aloft in place, these storms could produce some very strong storms with the potential for damaging winds. The timing on the front is still a little uncertain, but expect an afternoon to early evening passage. For highs expect with more sunshine and a little drier air that highs in the lower 90s. Once the front crosses should begin to see drier air pushing in and the rain chances diminishing. The models try to show a strong wrap around associated with the upper trough swinging in late Thursday night into Friday. Not confident in that pattern this time of the year as it looks more like a winter like pattern. So for now have not added any pcpn with that feature. Have stay more with the sfc high building in and the area drying out. For lows did not go as low as the nam would suggest but think it could be lower than shown in the forecast now. For Friday have dropped readings back into the low to mid 80s. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/... As of 400 PM EDT Tuesday... High pressure to the north keep it dry Sat, although some diurnal convection psbl over the mts. High 80-85, 75-80 at the beaches. A warm front slowly lifts north Sat nite. Enuf moisture noted across the Piedmont to have low chc PoPs after midnite. Lows 65-70. The front lifts north of the area Sun allowing the Bermuda ridge to establish itself across the region through Tuesday. NW flow along with a lee trof will result in sct mainly diurnal convection each day. Warmer and more humid. Highs Sun mid-upr 80s inland, 80-85 along the coast. Lows Sun nite upr 60s-lwr 70s. Highs Mon/Tue upr 80s-lwr 90s inland, low-mid 80s along the coast. Lows Mon nite 70-75. && .AVIATION /00Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... As of 745 PM EDT Tuesday... VFR condition were noted at all TAF sites this eve despite the wdspread shwr/tstrm activity noted on radar. Given the radar trends, went with a few hr TEMPO prd this eve for thunder at all sies except ECG. Most will be elevated, but some strng storms still psbl at SBY for the next few hrs. While some ptchy fog and lwr CIGS are psbl after midnite in areas where it rained, confidence (as well as guid) not high enuf to include attm. The upper trough axis moves over the area Wed which will keep the chance for convection thru the forecast period. Outlook: More widespread convection psbl Thu ahead of a cold front, with sct diurnal convection psbl Fri/Sat. && .MARINE... As of 400 PM EDT Tuesday... Flow aloft will remain mostly zonal throughout next week, with the main flow just north of the area. However, several shortwaves aloft will track from the central plains to the Mid Atlantic. As the shortwaves move across the mountains, showers and isolated thunderstorms will develop across the area. Highest Pops (60-70%) will be from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning as a trough moves through the area. A subtle NW flow will return between each shortwave bring slightly drier air. Temperatures will be near average for late June. Days with less rain will see highs approaching 90 (near 80 for MD beaches and low-mid 80s for VA/NC beaches), while days with more rain coverage will see highs remaining in the low 80s. Lows will remain near 70 throughout the extended. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...LKB NEAR TERM...ESS/MPR SHORT TERM...ESS LONG TERM...MPR AVIATION...MPR MARINE...CP
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 438 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019 NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ095>098-190845- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth- Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach- 438 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A few strong to severe storms will be possible today, primarily late this afternoon and early this evening. The main threats will be damaging winds and large hail. In addition, locally heavy rain will be possible in any storm. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Strong to severe storms will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the area. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ021>025-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-099-100-509>525- 190845- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 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-Accomack- Northampton-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- 438 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A few strong to severe storms will be possible today, primarily late this afternoon and early this evening. The main threats will be damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rain capable of producing localized flooding will be possible in any storm through tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Strong to severe storms will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the area. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. LKB
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
713 PM EDT TUE JUN 18 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0609 PM MARINE TSTM WIND 1 NNW SILVER BEACH 37.49N 75.97W
06/18/2019 M42 MPH ANZ631 VA MESONET
MESONET STATION XSIL SILVER BEACH.
&&PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
715 PM EDT TUE JUN 18 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0648 PM MARINE TSTM WIND WACHAPREAGUE 37.60N 75.69W
06/18/2019 E52 MPH ANZ652 VA MESONET
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MRDSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
733 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019
VAZ075>078-519-521-522-190030-
Western King and
Queen-Richmond-Westmoreland-Northumberland-Lancaster-Western
Essex-Eastern Essex-
733 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHUMBERLAND...
RICHMOND...SOUTHEASTERN WESTMORELAND...NORTHERN LANCASTER AND
SOUTHEASTERN ESSEX COUNTIES...
At 732 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Tall Timbers to near Haynesville to
near Millers Tavern. Movement was east at 25 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with
these storms. In addition...Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are
possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Tappahannock, Warsaw, Fair Port, Saint Stephens Church, Robley,
Callao, Lancaster, Center Cross, Kinsale, Morattico, Heathsville,
Wicomico Church, Farnham, Haynesville, Millers Tavern, Coles Point,
Dunnsville, Hague, Lewisetta and Sharps.
Strong wind gusts are possible with these storms. These wind gusts
are capable of knocking down tree limbs, small or weakened trees,
and blowing around trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture, and
other light outdoor objects.
Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of these storms.
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy
rain could cause ponding of water on roads, and possible minor
flooding of ditches and poor drainage areas.
LAT...LON 3815 7661 3811 7660 3807 7653 3803 7651
3802 7647 3797 7641 3795 7634 3789 7624
3789 7619 3773 7628 3776 7663 3778 7667
3778 7679 3779 7680 3780 7683 3778 7687
3780 7691 3780 7707 3793 7685 3816 7674
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 277DEG 21KT 3814 7658 3793 7672 3781 7697
JMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
800 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019
MDZ021-022-190045-
Dorchester-Wicomico-
800 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WEST CENTRAL WICOMICO AND
DORCHESTER COUNTIES...
At 759 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of
Taylors Island, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Cambridge, Hurlock, Secretary, Vienna, East New Market, Church Creek,
Madison, Taylors Island, Woolford, Andrews, Bucktown and Linkwood.
If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.
Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. Be
prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy rain
could cause ponding of water on roads, and possible minor flooding of
ditches and poor drainage areas.
LAT...LON 3840 7573 3833 7596 3837 7601 3830 7606
3830 7613 3827 7615 3831 7613 3832 7620
3833 7620 3832 7616 3839 7623 3831 7624
3833 7624 3833 7625 3831 7625 3848 7633
3864 7589
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 246DEG 26KT 3836 7623
JMPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
813 PM EDT TUE JUN 18 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0720 PM TSTM WND DMG MONTROSS 38.09N 76.82W
06/18/2019 WESTMORELAND VA EMERGENCY MNGR
SEVERAL POWER POLES SNAPPED AND A COUPLE
TREES DOWN.
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JMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
819 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019
NCZ012-013-190100-
Hertford-Northampton-
819 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN NORTHAMPTON AND WESTERN
HERTFORD COUNTIES...
At 819 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Rich Square,
moving north at 30 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Murfreesboro, Rich Square, Chowan University, Conway, Woodland,
Severn, Lasker, Eagletown, Milwaukee, Pendleton, Potecasi, Menola,
Bryantown, George, Margarettsville, Creeksville, Galatia and Falsons
Old Tavern.
If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.
LAT...LON 3620 7738 3654 7738 3654 7704 3624 7714
3625 7721 3621 7723 3622 7726 3621 7727
3621 7729 3620 7730
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 187DEG 25KT 3627 7726
44The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 64 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:26 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Multiple trees were downed, and there were power outages.
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