Drowning of a male from a rip current occurred in Assateague National Park.
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Drowning of a male from a rip current occurred in Assateague National Park.
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 Jul 4, 10:17 AM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1117 AM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021 .SYNOPSIS... High pressure will builds into the region today. The surface high slides offshore late Monday and Tuesday, allowing warmer, more humid airmass to gradually return Monday through midweek. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... As of 1100 AM EDT Sunday... Quiet conditions this morning with mostly sunny skies and temps already in the mid 70s. Expect temps to be warmer today with most areas seeing the mid 80s this afternoon. It will not be terribly humid though as dew points will only be in the upper 50s or lower 60s. Still cannot rule out a passing shower north of RIC and into the MD Eastern Shore late this afternoon into this evening as another weak upper disturbance rotates through the area. In fact, the NAM and HRRR both suggest this occurrence and there are already some showers over SW PA. If any showers do occur, do not expect coverage nearly as widespread as yesterday cross DE into eastern MD. As of 645 AM EDT Sunday... Upper low continues to spin across New England with the associated surface low now well offshore. Northwest flow aloft will continue today with the north and northeastern portions of the area still feeling some influence from the slowly departing upper low. Otherwise, high pressure builds in from the west today with mostly clear to party cloudy skies and high temperatures warming into the mid and upper 80s as low level flow becomes SW then S by late afternoon. Did maintain a very slight chance of showers across the northern counties along with a bit more cloud cover as some CAM guidance shows the potential for isolated showers in closer proximity to the upper low. Overall, should be a decent day/evening for any July 4th festivities. Muggy tonight with lows falling in the mid 60s to low 70s under partly cloudy skies. && .SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... As of 355 AM EDT Sunday... Flow aloft flattens on Monday with surface high pressure in control. Expect the whole area to be dry with slowly increasing dew points. High temps rise into the upper 80s and low 90s with only some scattered afternoon cumulus clouds. Continued muggy and dry Monday night with lows upper 60s to low 70s. Tuesday will be the hottest day in the forecast period as Bermuda high pressure noses westward into the area. A weak lee trough may set up in the afternoon but not expecting any showers or storms with general subsidence/capping in place. High temps top out in the low and mid 90s with overnight lows again in the upper 60s and low 70s. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 355 AM EDT Sunday... Moisture continues to increase on Wednesday with sustained S/SW low level flow on the western periphery of the Bermuda high. High temps rise into the low 90s again. A trough aloft will approach from the west by late afternoon which may prove sufficient for scattered showers and storms, primarily focused across the south and west portions of the area. A few showers could linger into the evening and overnight across central and eastern counties. Overnight lows generally in the low 70s as moisture continues to inch upward. Thursday will be the day to watch with respect to any impacts from TC Elsa. 00z model guidance has trended toward a much weaker (non- existent?) circulation across the local area but many details remain unresolved at this time range. Regardless of potential impacts from Elsa, the pattern will favor greater coverage of showers and storms Thursday with the potential for heavy rainfall as precipitable water values rise near/above 2 inches. Afternoon high temps will be tempered by extra clouds and potential for showers and storms with most areas in the mid to upper 80s. This portion of the forecast is highly uncertain at this time so expect substantial adjustments in subsequent forecasts. The late week period will feature slowly rising heights aloft but enough low level moisture to spark afternoon and evening showers and storms along/ahead of persistent lee troughing. Afternoon highs Friday and Saturday remain in the upper 80s to low 90s with overnight lows ranging from the upper 60s to the low/mid 70s. && .AVIATION /15Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... As of 645 AM EDT Sunday... VFR conditions prevail across the TAF sites early this morning. Winds are generally light and variable this morning. Expect winds to become SW then S or SSE by mid to late afternoon with speeds staying below 10 kt. Diurnal CU is possible during the afternoon with a very low chance of a shower across the north late afternoon into the evening. OUTLOOK... Primarily VFR conditions expected through the middle of the upcoming week. && .MARINE... As of 400 AM EDT Sunday... A weak sfc trough is currently exiting the area, pushing well offshore as weak high pressure builds in from the W. Winds are generally from the W to NW at 5-10 kt (or less). Seas are 2-4 ft (highest N) and waves are mainly 1 foot or less. Sub-SCA conditions are expected for the next several days as high pressure across the area today, gradually becomes centered offshore Mon-Wed. Generally W to SW winds of 5-10kt or less this morning become S/SE at 10 kt later today. Some increase in winds is expected late Mon through Wed as a bit stronger southerly flow develops with the sfc high offshore. While a few gusts to 20kt will be possible into the Bay (especially in the evening/overnight), the predominant conditions should remain below SCA criteria. Seas will average 2-4 ft and waves in the Bay will be 1-3 ft. Not a lot of change to the predicted track of Tropical cyclone Elsa later in the week, with the greatest chance for the system (or what is left of it) brushing the local area sometime Thu or Thu night. Follow the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center for details. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...RHR/MRD NEAR TERM...RHR/MRD SHORT TERM...RHR LONG TERM...RHR AVIATION...RHR MARINE...LKB/TMG
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 437 AM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021 MDZ021>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093- 095>097-509>525-050845- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northampton-Hertford- Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-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-Norfolk/Portsmouth- Suffolk-Chesapeake-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- 437 AM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Regardless of any potential impacts from tropical cyclone Elsa, the pattern will support locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms late this week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-050845- Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 437 AM EDT Sun Jul 4 2021 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and 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. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Regardless of any potential impacts from tropical cyclone Elsa, the pattern will support locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms late this week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 rip current. Local standard time, as filed.
Drowning of a male from a rip current occurred in Assateague National Park.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Current, Inland Worcester | 2021-07-04 | Male | In Water | Direct |
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