Scattered thunderstorms along a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of southeast Virginia.
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Scattered thunderstorms along a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of southeast Virginia.
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 Aug 1, 8:54 AM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 954 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021 .SYNOPSIS... An area of low pressure will ride northeast along a nearly stationary front over NC through this evening. Mainly dry weather Monday will give way to unsettled conditions Tuesday through Friday. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/... As of 950 AM EDT Sunday... Widespread coverage of SHRAS/SCT tstms so far this morning across mainly central/srn/SE VA. Locally heavy rainfall has been the main threat (1.82" here at AKQ earlier). Meanwhile...a frontal boundary remains nearly stationary over NC this morning. Weak lo pres is poised to rise ENE along that front through this afternoon. Atmos continues to be stabilized N of VA-NC border...not confident there will be enough push nwd of sufficient instability for additional strong/svr convective late this morning/this afternoon/early evening outside of far SE VA and across NE NC. Have trimmed temps from central VA to the ENE due to expected cloudiness. VRB-partly sunny far srn into SE VA and NE NC. Lo pres exits coastal SE VA- NE NC early this evening pushing trailing front S of the FA ending any SVR wx threat. Highs in the u70s-l80s N and central portions of the FA...m-u80s far SE. && .SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... As of 940 AM EDT Sunday... Showers and tstms will push out to sea later this evening, as low pressure and its associated cold front exit also. Becoming mostly clear or partly cloudy tonight with lows ranging from the lower 60s to the lower 70s. Sunny to mostly sunny and comfortable on Mon, as the frontal boundary will be well SSE of the area and sfc high pressure slides by to our north. Highs will be 80-85. Remaining dry for early Mon night across extrm srn areas, before moisture starts to increase from the SSE later Mon night into Tue night ahead of upper level trough amplifying from the Great Lakes through the OH/TN Valleys. This will result in increased/higher PoPs over srn/SE portions of the region. Lows Mon night ranging from the lower 60s to lower 70s. Highs on Tue will range from the mid 70s to near 80. Lows Tue night will range through the 60s to near 70. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 420 AM EDT Sunday... Uncertainty a plenty in the wx pattern from Wed into the weekend across the area. There will be a battle between a lingering trough to the W and bermuda high pressure off to the E. A frontal boundary will be stuck in the vicinity of the coast. Timing for moisture surges remains difficult. Right now, the highest PoPs will be confined to Wed through Fri. Otherwise, mainly variable clouds to mostly cloudy. Lows will range through the 60s into the lower 70s. Highs on Wed and Thu in the upper 70s to lower 80s, in the lower to mid 80s Fri, and in the mid to upper 80s Sat. && .AVIATION /14Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... As of 230 AM EDT Sunday... Mainly VFR conditions early this morning, will become MVFR at times today into this evening, as heavier showers and possible tstms move through the region due to a series of low pressure areas tracking along a frontal boundary over NC. IFR CIGs will be briefly possible this morning, esply at RIC. Scattered tstms (potentially strong/severe) are possible (mainly at PHF/ORF/ECG) by late this morning into this evening. Winds veer from the ESE early this morning, to the SE (and eventually SW) during today. Speeds remain 5-10 kt, with a few gusts of 15-20 kt possible this aftn. Outlook...Mainly VFR conditions expected Mon into Mon evening, with potential periodic flight restrictions possible again Tue through at least Thu. && .MARINE... As of 340 AM EDT Sunday... Weak low pressure is located over w-central NC early this morning, and is expected to track ENE this morning and slide off the coast by this afternoon. The wind is SE 5-10kt early this morning, and is expected to increase to 10-15kt later this morning, and even a solid 15kt for the Bay and ocean S of Parramore Is. By this afternoon, the wind is expected to shift to W or NW over the Bay, SW southern ocean, and SE northern ocean with speeds of 10-15kt. Seas are 2-3ft early this morning, and are expected to build to ~3ft today. Waves in the Bay are 1-2ft and expected to build to 2-3ft later this morning, then subside to 1-2ft later this afternoon. Overall sub-SCA conditions are expected today. However, showers and embedded tstms are expected, and these could result in some stronger convectively induced wind gusts. A weak cold front will cross the coast later tonight with drier air arriving from the NW. The wind is expected to become NNW 10-15kt later tonight into early Monday morning in the wake of the cold front. The wind will then shift to NE and diminish to 5-10kt Monday afternoon as high pressure builds N of the region. The front is expected to stall across the Carolinas Monday night, with a series of low pressure systems developing in vicinity of the Outer Banks throughout the middle of the week. This will promote ENE flow prevailing at or below 15kt, but could periodically become stronger. Seas are expected to range from 2-3ft tonight into early next week (briefly 3-4ft early Monday), and then build to 3-4ft by the middle of next week with persistent onshore flow. Waves in the Bay are expected to be 1-2ft, 2-3ft late tonight into Monday morning, and remaining to 2-3ft in the Mouth of the Bay during the middle of the week, with 1-2ft waves farther N in the Bay. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...TMG NEAR TERM...ALB SHORT TERM...ALB/TMG LONG TERM...ALB/TMG AVIATION...TMG MARINE...AJZ
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 442 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021 NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ087>089-092-093-095>098-100-523>525-020845- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Greensville-Sussex-Surry- Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake- Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 442 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today into this evening. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. .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. MDZ021>025-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>086-090-099-509>522-020845- 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-James City- Accomack-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- 442 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021 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. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today into this evening. Localized damaging wind gusts are the main threat. .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.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
944 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
NCZ014>017-VAZ096>098-011430-
Pasquotank-Camden-Gates-Western Currituck-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia
Beach-
944 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
PASQUOTANK...NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN...NORTHEASTERN GATES...AND
NORTHWESTERN CURRITUCK COUNTIES...THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE...THE
SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF SUFFOLK AND THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH...
At 943 AM EDT, thunderstorms with heavy rain were located along a
line extending from near Chesapeake to near Corapeake to near
Sunbury. Movement was east at 30 mph.
Wind gusts of 40 mph and rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Currituck, Elizabeth City, Sunbury, Great Bridge,
South Mills, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Back Bay, Fentress, Morgans Corner,
Northwest, Corapeake, Moyock, Horseshoe, Pierceville, Savage, Tar
Corner, Buckland and Gregory.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3635 7643 3638 7645 3637 7650 3648 7681
3657 7662 3674 7646 3671 7588 3668 7587
3640 7600 3634 7618 3633 7622 3633 7619
3632 7619 3629 7628
TIME...MOT...LOC 1343Z 282DEG 24KT 3664 7636 3651 7651 3645 7666
ButnerSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1009 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
NCZ014-011500-
Gates-
1009 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT GATES COUNTY...
At 1008 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Roduco, or
near Gatesville, moving east at 15 mph.
Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible with this storm.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.
This storm will be near...
Gates around 1015 AM EDT.
Gatesville around 1020 AM EDT.
Sunbury around 1050 AM EDT.
Corapeake around 1055 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Eure, Easons
Crossroads, Savage, Topsy, Drum Hill, Hazelton, Buckland, Sandy
Cross, Reynoldson and Trotville.
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.
Strong wind gusts are possible with this storm. 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 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.
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.
LAT...LON 3640 7693 3641 7694 3655 7685 3655 7657
3636 7653 3635 7656
TIME...MOT...LOC 1408Z 270DEG 15KT 3647 7681
ALBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1010 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
NCZ013-014-VAZ092-093-096-011500-
Hertford-Gates-Isle of Wight-Southampton-Suffolk-
1010 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
GATES...SOUTHWESTERN ISLE OF WIGHT...AND SOUTHAMPTON COUNTIES...THE
CITY OF FRANKLIN AND THE SOUTHWESTERN CITY OF SUFFOLK...
At 1009 AM EDT, thunderstorms with heavy rain were located along a
line extending from near Courtland to near Newsoms to Boykins.
Movement was east at 30 mph.
Wind gusts of 40 mph and rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are
possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Franklin, Windsor, Courtland, Boykins, Holland, Suffolk, Gates,
Newsoms, Como, Hunterdale, Sedley, Carrsville, Whaleyville, Capron,
Branchville, Vicksville, Topsy, Dort, Worrell and Sunbeam.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3653 7715 3654 7715 3655 7717 3654 7721
3655 7725 3669 7727 3684 7714 3685 7667
3662 7664 3646 7679
TIME...MOT...LOC 1409Z 271DEG 26KT 3675 7709 3666 7714 3658 7720
ButnerSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1018 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
NCZ012-013-011500-
Hertford-Northampton-
1018 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...A THUNDERSTORM WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT NORTHAMPTON AND WESTERN
HERTFORD COUNTIES...
At 1018 AM EDT, a thunderstorm with heavy rain was located near
Garysburg, moving east at 30 mph.
Wind gusts of 40 mph and rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are
possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Roanoke Rapids, Ahoskie, Murfreesboro, Garysburg, Chowan University,
Gaston, Conway, Woodland, Seaboard, Como, Union, Weldon, Jackson,
Severn, Lasker, Milwaukee, Gum Forks, Menola, Mapleton and Pleasant
Grove.
Strong wind gusts are possible with this storm. 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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3637 7755 3641 7755 3642 7756 3642 7759
3644 7760 3645 7763 3648 7765 3648 7770
3651 7770 3655 7761 3655 7728 3653 7698
3627 7701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1418Z 277DEG 25KT 3646 7750
ButnerSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1019 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
NCZ014>016-032-011500-
Pasquotank-Camden-Gates-Perquimans-
1019 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN PASQUOTANK...
NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN AND SOUTHEASTERN GATES COUNTIES...
At 1019 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hobbsville, or
near Sunbury, moving east at 20 mph.
Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible with this storm.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.
This storm will be near...
Morgans Corner around 1050 AM EDT.
South Mills around 1055 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Horseshoe, Lynchs
Corner, Pierceville, Acorn Hill, Peach, Whiteston, Parkville,
Nicanor, Sandy Cross and Johnsons Corner.
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.
Strong wind gusts are possible with this storm. 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 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.
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.
LAT...LON 3634 7656 3635 7656 3636 7663 3646 7661
3646 7624 3627 7633
TIME...MOT...LOC 1419Z 265DEG 18KT 3639 7655
ALBPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1220 PM EDT SUN AUG 1 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1200 PM WATER SPOUT 1 ESE WATERLILY 36.38N 75.91W
08/01/2021 ANZ633 NC 911 CALL CENTER
TIME ESTIMATED. SEEN IN THE CURRITUCK SOUND
OFF WATERLILLY ROAD.
&&
EIThe Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 78 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:45 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Several roads were flooded in the central and southern portion of the city of Chesapeake, including Battlefield Boulevard and Benefit Road.
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