Strong low pressure moving northward along the coast produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.
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The episode as NWS AKQ wrote it up.
Strong low pressure moving northward along the coast produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding 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 Dec 18, 12:58 AM EST, 1 hour 41 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
A strong area of low pressure moves north through tonight, tracking
near the coast. This storm system will bring widespread moderate to
heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the area from this
afternoon into early Monday. High pressure moves in behind the storm
system with drier weather expected from mid to late week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
As of 1020 PM EST Sunday...
988mb low pressure is centered near Cape Fear, NC late this
evening, beneath a powerful trough aloft. Periods of heavy rain
continue to progress across the region. Rainfall ranges from
1.5-2.5" across central/s-central VA and interior NE NC, with
generally 0.75-1.5" elsewhere. This low is expected to continue
to strengthen through tonight (to 980-985mb) as it tracks NNE,
tracking over far SE VA/NE NC. Rain will continue late this
evening through this evening through the overnight hours. PWATs
of 1.4-1.8" (quite anomalous for Dec) will work in tandem with
an intense fgen band lifting into central VA to produce
widespread moderate- heavy rain across the FA. However, the
heaviest rain is expected to fall E of I-95 from Bertie, NC NNE
to Dorchester, MD (including Hampton Roads). This area will have
the greatest potential for more convective elements to the rain
including thunderstorms as instability increases along the
occluded front as it lifts N. Training storms over this area
pose the greatest threat for flash flooding, especially in urban
areas. Where this band sets up may see 3-4" of rain with
locally higher totals perhaps to 5". Outside of this band, a
widespread 2-3" of rain is expected which may be enough along
the I-95 corridor to cause flash flooding concerns. As such,
have maintained the Flash Flood Watch for areas along and E of
the I-95 corridor through tonight. Will note that the watch
(mainly from the Northern Neck to the Eastern Shore) may need to
be extended temporally into Mon morning due to a final wrap
around band of rain.
SPC has maintained a marginal risk for the chance of brief wind
gusts in excess of 60mph and a low chance for an isolated tornado
(mainly in NE NC) from far SE VA into NE NC (essentially from
Bertie, NC NE to Norfolk and VA Beach). Here, MLCAPE of 200-750
J/kg due to dew points rising into the low-mid 60s may produce
just enough instability for a few stronger storms. The best
chance for severe storms is from 2-9z (9pm-4am). Dry air
entrainment may help storms overcome an otherwise very saturated
profile with weak lapse rates. However, given the nocturnal
threat and stratiform rainfall ahead of it, confidence is low.
In addition to the heavy rain threat, wind gusts 40-50 mph are
possible along/near the coast and 20-35 mph further inland this
evening into tonight due to E winds (becoming SE late). Winds
will turn to the W/WNW behind the low late tonight with the
strongest winds inland late tonight into Mon morning (gusts to
30-35 mph inland). Additionally, there will likely be a lull in
the winds late tonight before winds switch to W/WNW. Wind
Advisories remain in effect for the Atlantic coastal zones and W
side of the Ches Bay.
Temperatures this evening range from around 50F over the NW
Piedmont, to the lower/mid 60s near the Albemarle Sound. Given
N winds in the Piedmont (reinforced by stratiform precip through
the day), expect CAD to hold in the W piedmont. As the low
tracks into/near the area tonight, temps will warm overnight
(especially along and near the coast) with the warmest temps of
the next 24 hrs being around midnight. As the low moves NNE
away from the area late tonight, drier air will filter in with
lows in the mid- upper 40s W to mid 50s E.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 355 PM EST Sunday...
Low pressure continues to track N away from the local area Mon
morning with rain lingering along the coast and over the Eastern
Shore until late morning/early afternoon. Winds will be gusty on Mon
as drier air moves in behind the storm system with W/WNW winds 15-25
mph and gusts to 30-35 mph inland and 35-40 mph along the coast. A
strong shortwave pivots into the region late Mon into Tue, providing
enough lift for CU and perhaps a few isolated rain/snow showers near
the coast. However, confidence is low that we will be able to
squeeze much moisture out of it due to dry westerly flow. Not
expecting accumulation with this activity, but we will continue to
monitor the trends. High pressure builds in behind this shortwave
with dry conditions returning.
Highs Mon in the mid 50s W to lower 60s E with lows Mon night in the
upper 20s W to lower 30s E. A reinforcing shot of dry, cold air
arrives Tues with gusty NW winds yet again (20-25 mph gusts inland
and 30-35 mph gusts along the coast) and highs in the mid 40s. Lows
Tue night will be very cold as high pressure builds in with temps in
the upper teens W to mid 20s E and mid-upper 20s along the coast.
Wed will still be cool with highs in the mid-upper 40s and lows in
the lower 20s W to lower 30s E.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 355 PM EST Sunday...
Dry weather returns from Wed through the weekend with high pressure
dominating the local weather. Aloft, a large ridge over the central
CONUS strengthens but remains centered W of the local area with NW
flow and temps only slightly above normal. Additionally, some model
guidance (including the EURO) shows a slight chance for a light
shower across far N portions of the FA next Sat/Sat night. However,
confidence is very low and have kept PoPs below 15% for now. Highs
in the 50s Thu-Sun with upper 40s possible over the Eastern Shore
Fri. Lows in the mid 20s W to mid 30s E Thu night, upper 20s to
lower 30s inland with mid-upper 30s along the coast Fri night, lower
30s W to upper 30s along the coast Sat night, and low-mid 30s W to
upper 30s to lower 40s along the coast Sun night.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 1255 AM EST Sunday...
Strong low pressure is centered immediately offshore of
Wilmington, NC as of 06z, with a coastal boundary extending to
the NE toward the Eastern Shore. Rain has overspread eastern
portions of the region tonight and will continue into the
morning. Cig/vsby are primarily IFR/MVFR. Wind conditions vary
across the area with gusty NW winds at RIC and S-SE winds at the
other terminals. Conditions are expected to remain degraded
through the rest of the night as this area of low pressure
moves up the coast, with significant LLWS along the coast. Rain
is expected to end from SW to NE as the low moves N of the local
area Monday morning. Additionally, there is a chance for a few
rumbles of thunder along the coast, but will leave this out of
the TAFs for now due to low confidence. Periods of LIFR CIGs
will continue to be possible as well as periodic LIFR/IFR vsby
in heavy rain at eastern terminals. IFR CIGs end from SW to NE
late tonight into Monday morning as the dry slot of the storm
moves onshore. Conditions improve to VFR by Mon afternoon with
CU (~5000 ft CIGs) likely as a potent upper system arrives from
the W. A period of strong NNW/NW wind is expected as the low
pulls away from the area early Monday morning with gusts to
30-35kt possible. Otherwise, expect a W/WNW wind of 15-20kt with
gusts up to 25 kt by aftn.
High pressure builds in from the W Monday night into Tuesday
with VFR conditions expected. Some CU are possible Tuesday as an
upper trough remains over the area. Dry and VFR conditions
prevail Wednesday through Friday with high pressure over the
region.
&&
.MARINE...
As of 415 PM EST Sunday...
Gale Warnings remain in effect for the entire marine area, with
conditions just now approaching Gales across the southern
coastal waters, slowly pushing up to the north through this
evening as sfc low pressure off the SC coast tracks NNE. The
forecast track has trended slightly more south and east, and
Gales will be marginal/short-lived later this evening for the
upper rivers and probably the Bay N of Windmill Pt. Elsewhere,
the forecast is fairly similar: a period of strong gales in SE
winds this evening/tonight, followed by a lull between about
06/09-12Z. After that, the winds rapidly ramp back up from the W
w/ impressive pressure rises on the order of 11-13mb/6 hr.
Winds are expected to peak between 7 PM-midnight south/9 PM-2
AM north after the wind direction veers to the SE. During this
time, winds will average 30-35 kt with gusts around 45 kt for
the Ocean/mouth of the Bay, 25-30 kt with gusts to 40 kt on the
rest of the Bay/lower James, and 25kt with gusts to 35 kt for
the upper rivers. There likely will be a few gusts to 50 kt or
higher for the Ocean and the mouth of the Bay, and will handle
this with SMWs as needed. In addition, there is a low (but non-
zero) chance of tstms which could produce 50+ kt gusts late this
evening- early Mon AM across the Lower Bay/srn coastal waters.
Local wind probabilities for 48 kt gusts have decreased to no
higher than 5-15% on the ocean/and are basically 0% on the bay.
As the low tracks across the NC Outer Banks between 2-6 AM,
there will likely be a brief lull in the winds (to potentially
below SCA criteria) as the pressure gradient temporarily
relaxes. However, as the low pulls away to the NNE, winds turn
to W 25-30 kt with gusts to 35-40 kt Mon morning across all the
local waters. As such, keeping the Gale Warnings through Monday
in all marine zones to account for this. Winds remain solidly
SCA criteria through Tuesday night with winds becoming NW 20- 25
kt with gusts to 30 kt late Mon night- Tue. High pressure
builds in by midweek with lighter winds expected, though seas
stay aoa 5 ft through Thursday w/ long period swell from
offshore low pressure lingering well offshore.
Waves and seas build to 4-9 ft and 12-18 ft tonight during the
height of the event. As such, a High Surf Advisory remains in effect
for coastal locations from this aftn-Mon aftn. Seas remain elevated
above SCA criteria through the remainder of the forecast period.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 425 PM EST Sunday...
Strong low pressure is located just off the SC coast. Increasing
easterly flow this aftn has led to expected dominance of flood
tidal currents into the Bay (per obs at the Cape Henry buoy).
Tidal departures have risen to near +1.5 ft with around +1.0 ft
over the mid/upper Bay. Given low astronomical tides, still
looking like most places will peak w/ minor or nuisance
flooding with the high tide cycle tonight. The exception to this
will be in areas along the north side of the Albemarle Sound
(Edenton- Elizabeth City) in addition to the Back Bay area of VA
Beach/sound side of ern Currituck County. Water levels may
exceed moderate flood thresholds in these areas late this
evening-early Mon AM (due to the strong SE winds) before falling
by very late tonight as winds become W. Coastal Flood Warnings
continue here (not as confident in moderate flooding from
Edenton westward).
When winds become W as the low passes by early Monday morning, there
will likely be a rapid increase in water levels on the bay side of
the MD Ern Shore (from Cambridge to Crisfield). These areas have the
potential to see moderate tidal flooding during the high tide cycle
early/mid Monday morning, although it remain a bit uncertain
given the expected track of the sfc low farther off to the SE.
Nevertheless, will continue with a forecast to reach moderate
flooding and a Coastal Flood Warning for the bay side of the MD
Eastern Shore with an advisory for Northumberland/Westmoreland
Counties on the tidal Potomac. No worse than minor tidal
flooding is expected in other areas adjacent to the Ches
Bay/Atlantic Ocean, and will continue with Coastal Flood
Advisories in areas along the Bay and the James/York/Rappahannock
to include the lower Peninsula/Peninsula and the VA eastern
shore. Water levels across portions of southside Hampton Roads
such as Sewells and Money Pt likely stay just below minor flood
stage. Some potential for an additional minor flood later Mon
aftn/evening across the bayside of the VA ern shore given strong
W winds but will allow next shift to determine if the Coastal
Flood Advisory needs to be extended.
&&
.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Flood Watch until 6 AM EST early this morning for MDZ021>025.
Coastal Flood Warning until noon EST today for MDZ021>023.
Wind Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for MDZ024-025.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 AM EST early this morning for
MDZ024-025.
High Surf Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for MDZ025.
NC...Flood Watch until 6 AM EST early this morning for NCZ012>017-
030>032-102.
Wind Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for NCZ015>017-102.
High Surf Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for NCZ102.
Coastal Flood Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for
NCZ015>017-030>032-102.
VA...Flood Watch until 6 AM EST early this morning for VAZ064-
075>090-092-093-095>100-511>525.
Wind Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for VAZ095-097>100.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 AM EST early this morning for
VAZ099-100.
High Surf Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for
VAZ098>100.
Coastal Flood Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for VAZ098.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for VAZ075-
077-078-084>086-089-090-093-095>097-523>525.
Wind Advisory until 4 AM EST early this morning for VAZ077-078-
084>086-523>525.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ630>638-656-
658.
Gale Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ650-652-654.
&&
SYNOPSIS...RMM
NEAR TERM...AJZ/RMM
SHORT TERM...RMM
LONG TERM...RMM
AVIATION...AJZ/AM
MARINE...ERI/LKB
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 VAZ048-060>062-065>069-509-510-182115- Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg- Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. A strong low pressure system will impact the area through tonight with locally heavy rain possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ012>014-VAZ064-076-079>083-087-088-092-511>522-182115- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Caroline-Richmond-Brunswick-Dinwiddie- Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Southampton- 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- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, north 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. Flood Watch. A strong low pressure system will impact the area through tonight, bringing the potential for gusty winds and heavy rain. .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. NCZ015>017-182115- Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ102-VAZ098-182115- Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... 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. Coastal Flood Warning. Flood Watch. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. There is a chance of a few thunderstorms tonight, some of which may become severe with brief wind gusts in excess of 60 mph or a brief tornado. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-VAZ099-100-182115- Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern 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. Flood Watch. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ021>023-182115- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Warning. Gusty winds are possible through tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ075-089-090-093-096-182115- Westmoreland-Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Suffolk- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east 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. Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Advisory. There is a chance of a few thunderstorms Sunday night, some of which may become severe with brief wind gusts in excess of 60 mph or a brief tornado. Gusty winds are also possible tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ095-097-182115- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. There is a chance of a few thunderstorms Sunday night, some of which may become severe with brief wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ024-182115- Inland Worcester- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ077-078-084>086-523>525-182115- Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern 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. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. There is a chance of a few thunderstorms tonight, some of which may become severe with brief wind gusts in excess of 60 mph or a brief tornado. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ030>032-182115- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans- 411 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. Flood Watch. There is a chance of a few thunderstorms tonight, some of which may become severe with brief wind gusts in excess of 60 mph or a brief tornado. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1120 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1001 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SE Salisbury-Wicomico 38.33N 75.50W
12/17/2023 M60 MPH Wicomico MD ASOS
ASOS station KSBY Salisbury Wicomico
Airport.
&&Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1140 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1132 PM Flash Flood Downtown Norfolk 36.86N 76.29W
12/17/2023 City of Norfolk VA Public
Report from mPING: Street/road flooding;
Street/road closed; Vehicles stranded.
&&Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1149 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1147 PM Flash Flood Downtown Norfolk 36.86N 76.29W
12/17/2023 City of Norfolk VA Broadcast Media
Flooding at Boush St and Olney Rd.
Intersection was covered with water.
&&
joPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1156 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1155 PM Flash Flood 1 SSW Downtown Portsmou 36.83N 76.31W
12/17/2023 City of Portsmouth VA Dept of Highways
Flooding at US 264 near Effingham.
&&
joPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1235 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1234 AM Flash Flood 2 WNW Phoebus 37.03N 76.35W
12/18/2023 City of Hampton VA Dept of Highways
Flooding on I-64 west in Hampton. Portions
of the interstate are flooded reducing
traffic to one lane.
&&
joPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
157 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1031 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 SE Public Landing 38.08N 75.20W
12/17/2023 M45 MPH Worcester MD Mesonet
Mesonet station ASTM2 Assateague Island.
1042 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNE Cambridge 38.57N 76.07W
12/17/2023 M41 MPH Dorchester MD Buoy
Buoy station CAMM2 Cambridge, MD.
0818 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 NW Cape Henry 37.00N 76.09W
12/17/2023 M63 MPH ANZ634 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station 44064 6 NW Cape Henry.
0819 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Cape Henry 36.93N 76.01W
12/17/2023 M44 MPH City of Virginia BeVA Mesonet
Mesonet station XHEN Cape Henry.
0815 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Portlock 36.78N 76.26W
12/17/2023 M40 MPH City of Chesapeake VA Mesonet
Mesonet station GW0011 Chesapeake.
0745 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 15 ENE Virginia Beach 36.90N 75.71W
12/17/2023 M67 MPH ANZ656 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XCLT Chesapeake Light Tower.
0824 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SW Raleigh Terrace 36.96N 76.42W
12/17/2023 M55 MPH ANZ638 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station DOMV2 Dominion Terminal.
1023 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Mount Pleasant 36.70N 76.13W
12/17/2023 M41 MPH City of Chesapeake VA AWOS
AWOS station KNFE Fentress Naval.
0842 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSE Raleigh Terrace 36.98N 76.36W
12/17/2023 M47 MPH ANZ638 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XHMP Hampton Flats.
0630 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Jarvisburg 36.20N 75.86W
12/17/2023 M46 MPH Currituck NC Mesonet
Mesonet station 1049W 0.5 E Jarvisburg
(WEATHERSTEM).
0740 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 E Knotts Island 36.52N 75.87W
12/17/2023 M45 MPH Currituck NC Mesonet
Mesonet station 1329W 3.0 E Knotts Island
(WEATHERSTEM).
0839 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NW Ghent 36.89N 76.32W
12/17/2023 M50 MPH City of Norfolk VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XODU Lafayette River.
0826 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NE Bayside 36.92N 76.09W
12/17/2023 M53 MPH ANZ634 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XLHI Lynnhaven Inlet Light
2.
0955 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 N Keller 37.63N 75.77W
12/17/2023 M40 MPH Accomack VA AWOS
AWOS station KMFV Melfa Accomack.
0820 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SSW Raleigh Terrace 36.95N 76.39W
12/17/2023 M54 MPH ANZ638 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XMGL Middle Ground
Lighthouse.
1055 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Bavon 37.33N 76.27W
12/17/2023 M44 MPH Mathews VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XNPC New Point Comfort.
0935 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Patrick Henry Fiel 37.13N 76.50W
12/17/2023 M41 MPH City of Newport NewVA ASOS
ASOS station KPHF Newport News.
0917 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Norfolk International A 36.90N 76.20W
12/17/2023 M53 MPH City of Norfolk VA ASOS
ASOS station KORF Norfolk Intl Airport.
0919 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Wards Corner 36.92N 76.27W
12/17/2023 M48 MPH City of Norfolk VA AWOS
AWOS station KNGU Norfolk NAS Cham.
0900 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NE Ocean City Municip 38.32N 75.12W
12/17/2023 M45 MPH Worcester MD ASOS
ASOS station KOXB Ocean City.
1058 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SE West Ocean City 38.33N 75.08W
12/17/2023 M43 MPH ANZ650 MD Mesonet
Mesonet station XOCN Ocean City.
0811 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 E Oceana Nas 36.82N 76.02W
12/17/2023 M53 MPH City of Virginia BeVA AWOS
AWOS station KNTU Oceana NAS Souce.
0854 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Cape Charles 37.26N 76.03W
12/17/2023 M54 MPH ANZ632 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XPLT Plantation Flats.
1059 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Cradock 36.80N 76.33W
12/17/2023 M50 MPH City of Portsmouth VA Mesonet
Mesonet station CW9343 Portsmouth.
0809 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Rudee Heights 36.83N 75.97W
12/17/2023 M50 MPH ANZ656 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XRUD Rudee Inlet.
1001 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SE Salisbury-Wicomico 38.33N 75.50W
12/17/2023 M60 MPH Wicomico MD ASOS
ASOS station KSBY Salisbury Wicomico
Airport.
0754 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 S Sandbridge Beach 36.70N 75.93W
12/17/2023 M46 MPH ANZ633 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XSBR Sandbridge.
0807 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW South Norfolk 36.81N 76.29W
12/17/2023 M55 MPH City of Portsmouth VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XSNJ South Norfolk Jordan
Bridge.
0254 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 ENE Stingray Point 37.57N 76.26W
12/17/2023 M49 MPH ANZ631 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station 44058 2 E Stingray Point.
0930 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SSE Tangier 37.79N 75.97W
12/17/2023 M45 MPH Accomack VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XTSL Tangier Sound Light.
0836 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 SW Fishermans Island 37.04N 76.08W
12/17/2023 M50 MPH ANZ632 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XBBT Third Island.
0800 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 N Sigma 36.75N 75.99W
12/17/2023 M55 MPH City of Virginia BeVA Mesonet
Mesonet station EW1337 Virginia Beach.
0855 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Wachapreague 37.60N 75.69W
12/17/2023 M52 MPH Accomack VA Mesonet
Mesonet station XWAC Wachapreague.
0740 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 S Horntown 37.93N 75.47W
12/17/2023 M46 MPH Accomack VA ASOS
ASOS station KWAL Wallops Island.
0924 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSW Fort Monroe 36.98N 76.32W
12/17/2023 M49 MPH ANZ638 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station WDSV2 Willoughby Deguassing
Station.
&&The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 52 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:37 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A few roads were flooded around Salisbury.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Maryland in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in Maryland, December 2023
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: 1153695.