Scattered thunderstorms in advance of a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central and southeast Virginia.
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Scattered thunderstorms in advance of a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central and 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 Jun 10, 2:53 PM EST, 3 hours 36 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
353 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front over northern Virginia into southeast Maryland will
stall across the area tonight through Friday. Unsettled weather
will continue through at least Friday night...as areas of low
pressure move along the slow- moving boundary. Generally dry
conditions are expected late Saturday through Monday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
As of 345 PM EDT Thursday...
Two near term areas of heavy rainfall currently monitoring closely.
The first is over the MD Eastern Shore associated with the
surface boundary slowly moving southward which is intersecting
the very high moisture content airmass (with sfc Td around 75F).
The second area we are keeping an eye on is over the Piedmont
associated with the upper disturbance aloft and hint of a
surface trough axis. Issued a Flash flood Watch for both of
these regions into this evening given the very slow storm motion
and very efficient warm rain processes with Wet bulb zero
values close to 13Kft.
Very tricky forecast tonight. Would expect some of this activity to
diminish due to loss of daytime heating. However, with the
frontal boundary continuing to shift southward and the some of
the convective allowing model guidance suggest that locally
heavy rainfall will persist and perhaps refocus closer to the
coast overnight. For now, will focus the highest PoPs over SE MD
early this evening and also the Piedmont this evening, then
shifting the highest PoPs to closer to the bay/coast overnight.
Very muggy conditions continue with lows only reaching the low-mid
70s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 345 PM EDT Thursday...
Another round of flash flood potential on Friday as the surface
boundary continues to move southward as the upper short wave moves
in from the west-northwest. Model guidance is in good agreement in
showing this boundary over central to southern VA tomorrow
afternoon, with moisture and instability pooling along and south of
the boundary itself. The upper short wave will then help to allow
for a weak low to develop along the front which will be the
focus for another round of heavy rainfall. Currently the best
chance for heavy rain will be along and south of I-64 and have
opted to issue a flash flood watch for this area tomorrow
afternoon into tomorrow evening. HREF 3"/3hr probs suggest up to
50% in this region tomorrow afternoon and evening, with some of
the CAMS showing up to 5" of rain in the heaviest rainfall. The
surface front finally shifts south of the area Friday night,
but hangs up over NC into Saturday. Will need to keep Chance
PoPs in the forecast across the southern half into Saturday. Dry
Saturday night into Sunday morning, but there is fairly good
agreement in another cold front approaching Sunday afternoon.
Will bring chance PoPs a little further east on Sunday afternoon
reaching the I-95 corridor.
Another muggy day on Friday with temps in the upper 70s/lower 80s.
Similar temps on Saturday, although dew points slightly lower.
Warmer temps on Sunday ahead of the front with temps back in the
mid-upper 80s.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 345 PM EDT Thursday...
Next week begins with NW flow aloft as an upper trough deepens over
far eastern Canada and the NE CONUS Monday. A series of waves in the
upper flow will push scattered showers south across the area early
Monday morning mainly before daybreak. Showers will be associated
with a weak cold front and models are in good agreement pushing the
front south into NC Monday morning. Have bumped up POPS a little,
but still around 30 to 35 percent. Models have been increasing POPS
across central VA with the GFS wetter than the ECMWF. Showers look
to push south and stay south Monday afternoon and Monday night.
Another weak upper wave and surface front push through again Tuesday
with more scattered showers and isolated storms expected especially
Tuesday afternoon. This will be a relatively stronger cold front
which pushes to our south Tue-Tue night. After scattered showers and
storms Tuesday noticeably drier conditions settle in for the middle
part of next week (by next Wednesday). Highs Sun-Tue will be mainly
in the 85 to 88 range Mon and Tue with slightly cooler highs Wed
between 81 and 84 degrees. Lows in the 60s (upper 60s-near 70F in
coastal SE VA/NE NC).
&&
.AVIATION /20Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 220 PM EDT Thursday...
Generally VFR this afternoon although SBY will see occasional
restrictions due to tstm activity nearby. With excessive moisture in
place, expect all terminals to drop to IFR cigs overnight. In
addition, expect additional showers and perhaps a tstm to fill in at
RIC this evening then spread to the coast overnight. IFR cigs
continue into Friday morning, although they may try to break into
VFR by late Friday morning.
Outlook...Sct showers and storms possible again Sat aftn for
KECG...Clearing/VFR conditions for remaining terminals later
Saturday through Monday.
&&
.MARINE...
As of 345 PM EDT Thursday...
This afternoon a stalled front was located over the upper Bay
extending offshore of the Delmarva. Overall flow is light and south
to southwest winds will remain 10 kt or less through later afternoon
and overnight. South to southeast winds increase Friday to 10 to 15
kt and gradually become east as a weak surface low tries to develop
along the front stalled over the region. The front pushes south into
NC Friday night and N to NE winds increase behind the front to 15 kt
with a few gusts to 20 kt likely late Friday night into early
Saturday morning. There could be a couple of hours of SCA conditions
in the Bay during the first part of Saturday. NE winds of 15 to 20
kt gradually decrease later on Saturday across the Bay and northern
water. NC water may see NW winds 15 to 20 kt most of Saturday.
Flow becomes easterly and weakens to 10 to 15 kt Sunday, but winds
will still be onshore. Winds becomes southeast late Sunday ahead of
the next couple of cold fronts which will move through early Monday
and late Tuesday. This means winds will turn from east to south and
then back to north ahead and behind these fronts resulting in
several changes in wind directions. Overall winds will remain
less than 15 kt, however, the stronger front pushes through late
Tuesday night with winds becoming NW and increasing again to 15
kt.
Low Rip Risk for area beaches continues today. Southern beaches
retain a low rip risk on Fri, but the northern beaches will have a
moderate risk with increasing onshore flow. Rougher surf and an
increasing risk of rip currents is likely for the weekend.
&&
.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Flash Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for MDZ021>024.
NC...Flash Flood Watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening
for NCZ012>017-030>032-102.
VA...Flash Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for VAZ060-061-
067>069.
Flash Flood Watch from Friday afternoon through Friday evening
for VAZ060-061-065>069-079>082-087>090-092-093-095>098-
513>516-523>525.
MARINE...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MAM/MRD
NEAR TERM...MRD
SHORT TERM...MRD
LONG TERM...JAO
AVIATION...MRD
MARINE...JAOHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 401 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 VAZ048-062-064-075>078-083>086-099-100-509>512-517>522-112015- Fluvanna-Goochland-Caroline-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland- Lancaster-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Accomack-Northampton- Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover- Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen- Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 401 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Locally heavy rainfall is possible tonight which may lead to flooding of poor drainage areas and ponding of water on roadways. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Additional heavy rainfall is possible Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-112015- Maryland Beaches- 401 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Locally heavy rainfall is possible tonight which may lead to flooding of poor drainage areas and ponding of water on roadways. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. 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. The slow moving frontal boundary will remain in the area tomorrow, resulting in another day of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding will once again be possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ060-061-067>069-112015- Prince Edward-Cumberland-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan- 401 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. The slow moving frontal boundary will remain in the area tomorrow, and will be the focus for another day of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding will once again be possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ065-066-079>082-087>090-092-093-095>098- 513>516-523>525-112015- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg- Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-Greensville-Sussex- Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth- Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Western Chesterfield- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 401 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Locally heavy rainfall is possible tonight which may lead to flooding of poor drainage areas and ponding of water on roadways. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. The slow moving frontal boundary will remain in the area tomorrow, and will be the focus for another day of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding will once again be possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ021>024-112015- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester- 401 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
454 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
NCZ012-013-030-102130-
Hertford-Northampton-Bertie-
454 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...A THUNDERSTORM WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN BERTIE AND
SOUTHEASTERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...
At 453 PM EDT, a thunderstorm with heavy rain was located over Rich
Square, moving southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Rich Square, Aulander, Woodland, Lewiston Woodville, Roxobel,
Kelford, Lasker, Eagletown, George, Saint John and Millennium.
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 3610 7728 3610 7724 3611 7723 3611 7724
3612 7724 3613 7725 3614 7725 3614 7727
3616 7726 3617 7729 3617 7731 3619 7733
3619 7735 3620 7736 3635 7731 3630 7705
3605 7722
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 296DEG 7KT 3625 7729
44Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
514 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
NCZ016-017-102-102200-
Eastern Currituck-Camden-Western Currituck-
514 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...A THUNDERSTORM WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL CAMDEN AND
CENTRAL CURRITUCK COUNTIES...
At 514 PM EDT, a thunderstorm with heavy rain was located near
Indiantown, or near Camden, moving east at 5 to 10 mph.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Currituck, Camden, Indiantown, Moyock, Shiloh, Corolla, Belcross,
Poplar Branch, Snowden, Aydlett, Gregory, Barco, Coinjock, Riddle,
Waterlily, Bertha, Spences Corner, Sligo, Bartlett and Maple.
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 3631 7618 3632 7620 3632 7618 3633 7619
3633 7622 3635 7622 3650 7615 3645 7580
3619 7591
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 290DEG 9KT 3640 7611
44Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 517 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 VAZ081-082-514-516-102145- Charles City-Prince George-Eastern Henrico-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- 517 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN CHESTERFIELD AND NORTHWESTERN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTIES...THE CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS... THE CITY OF HOPEWELL AND THE CITY OF PETERSBURG... At 517 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fort Lee, moving northeast at 20 mph. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm. This storm will be near... Hopewell and Prince George around 520 PM EDT. Jordans Point around 540 PM EDT. Garysville around 545 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include New Bohemia, Jordan Point Country Club, Richard Bland College, Meadowville, Birchett Estate and Petersburg National Battlefield. 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 3715 7738 3732 7747 3744 7725 3720 7711 TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 245DEG 17KT 3727 7734 Poche
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
539 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
VAZ081>083-102230-
Charles City-New Kent-Prince George-
539 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CHARLES CITY AND NORTHEASTERN
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTIES...
At 539 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Charles City,
moving north at 10 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Charles City, Holdcroft, Adkins Store, Ruthville, Garysville,
Providence Forge, Taylors Corner, Chickahominy Shore, Wayside,
Brandon, Lanexa, Sandybottom, Barnetts, New Hope and Roaches 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.
LAT...LON 3739 7721 3741 7722 3746 7719 3743 7690
3742 7689 3738 7691 3737 7691 3736 7692
3724 7695 3725 7697 3723 7701 3722 7702
3723 7720 3738 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 165DEG 8KT 3733 7712
PocheSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
548 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
VAZ089-093-102245-
Isle of Wight-Surry-
548 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT ISLE OF WIGHT
AND SURRY COUNTIES...
At 546 PM EDT, thunderstorms with heavy rain were located along a
line extending from Claremont to near Isle Of Wight. the storms are
nearly stationary.
Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible with these storms.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Claremont, Surry, Isle Of Wight, Dendron, Scotland,
Elberon, Cabin Point, Rushmere, Pons, Chippokes State Park,
Longview, Spring Grove, Bethel Church, Poolesville and Alliance.
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 3697 7686 3699 7685 3698 7687 3719 7707
3720 7703 3725 7697 3722 7692 3722 7681
3719 7677 3721 7675 3722 7675 3691 7645
3693 7649 3691 7652 3685 7649 3691 7653
3691 7654 3680 7669
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 226DEG 2KT 3722 7698 3689 7667
joSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
615 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
NCZ017-VAZ097-098-102300-
Western Currituck-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
615 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CURRITUCK AND THE
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE...
At 614 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Northwest, or 7
miles south of Great Bridge, moving northwest at 10 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with this storm.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Great Bridge, Deep Creek, Chesapeake, Northwest,
Moyock, Fentress, Cradock, Portlock, Herberts Corner, Hickory and
Chesapeake Airport.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3652 7628 3655 7631 3655 7636 3659 7649
3666 7648 3679 7635 3680 7629 3660 7604
3647 7613
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 128DEG 8KT 3660 7624
PocheThe Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 14 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:30 UTC.
2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Several roads were flooded across western Surry county from Elberon to Dendron to Carsley.
Numerous roads were closed due to high water.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 969267, 969268.