Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a surface trough produced damaging winds across portions of southeast Virginia.
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Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a surface trough produced damaging winds 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 Jul 8, 2:53 PM EST, 37 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 353 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023 .SYNOPSIS... An upper trough will linger over the Mid-Atlantic through Monday, bringing daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. Showers and storms are most likely during the afternoon and evening hours. Drier weather returns on Tuesday and Wednesday. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING/... As of 140 PM EDT Saturday... Will continue to have ISOLD/SCT SHRAs/tstms through late this afternoon into this evening...w/ possible locally heavy rainfall and briefing gusty winds. Steering flow quite weak...as is usually the case this time of year. SVR threat looks very minimal...but there will likely be instances of flooding (esp urban-poor drainage/low lying areas). Convection started early...should diminish early (during the evening). Patchy clouds and FG overnight. Lows in the u60s-l70s. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/... As of 235 PM EDT Saturday... Sharpening of trough aloft w/ a S/W crossing the FA Sun (afternoon-evening) combined w/ warm/moist airmass in place and a sfc cold front entering the FA will result in SHRAs/tstms. SPC maintains SLGT risk SVR as winds aloft do increase...main threat will be damaging winds (ISOLD hail?). Another threat will be locally heavy rainfall and possible flooding (do not have confidence in its (heavy rain) coverage hwvr...so no flood watch attm). SHRAs/tstms will likely develop early (by afternoon) and continue through the evening before winding down Sun night. One limiting factor for possible SVR will be likelihood for widespread cloudiness which would hold down temps/available instability Another might be that the better forcing aloft does track N of the FA where better forcing tracks. Highs in the m-u80s. SLGT-CHC PoPs hang on Sun night...OTW mostly cloudy w/ lows from the m60s-l70s. Starting out drier Mon in the wake of the front. Final piece of the trough aloft will be swinging through the mid-Atlantic region Mon afternoon/evening. The linger sfc cold front will hold INVOF coastal NC. Another round of SHRAs...possible ISOLD-SCT tstms is expected (esp from central VA on E and S) by the afternoon. Slightly less humid Mon w/ highs in the m-u80s. Cooler Mon night with lows generally in the 60s (l60s far NW). && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 100 PM EDT Saturday... Drier wx prevails on Tue/Wed as hi pres briefly builds across the mid-Atlantic region. Rain chances (for mainly diurnal SHRAs/tstms) increase Thu-Sat as a broad trough settles towards the ern CONUS and a sfc cold front slowly approaches the local. Highs Tue in the u80s-around 90F. Lows Tue night in the u60s-l70s. Highs Wed in the l90s...a bit cooler at the beaches. Highs Thu- Sat in the u80s-l90s. Lows mainly 70-75F. Highs At && .AVIATION /20Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... As of 1255 PM EDT Saturday... ISOLD/SCT convection through this afternoon/evening w/ possible brief IFR-LIFR VSBYs (gusty winds to 30-40 kt). OTW...VFR w/ BKN CU and winds VRB BLO 10 kt. Generally VFR tonight/Tue morning...patchy FG possible...esp where rainfall occurs. SHRAs/SCT tstms are expected Sun afternoon/evening...might be a few that are stronger/svr. Additional SHRA/tstms are possible Mon...then generally VFR/dry wx Tue-Thu. && .MARINE... As of 400 PM EDT Saturday... Winds are E-SE 5-10 kt this afternoon. Locally upwards to 15 kt will be possible as the sea breeze becomes established, especially at/near the Mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. A weak cold front approaches from the west tomorrow, with winds turning S and increasing to 10-15 kt over the Bay and coastal waters (~10 kt on the Rivers and Currituck Sound). Widespread thunderstorms are expected to move off the coast tomorrow afternoon, bringing increased winds and waves. Behind the front, winds turn NW but remain light (5-10 kt). Thus, afternoon sea breezes are again likely as is common in the summertime. By the middle-end of next week, global models indicate S winds may increase into the 15-20 kt range. Regarding waves and seas, seas remain around 2 ft with waves 1 ft or less. Seas increase to 2-3 ft by Sunday aftn/evening w/ the slightly elevated S winds. Waves will remain 1 ft in Bay/Rivers/Sound (2 ft at the Mouth of the Bay). A low rip current risk remains for all area beaches Sunday and Monday. See weather.gov/beach/akq for the latest beach forecasts. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...AJB/MAM NEAR TERM...ALB SHORT TERM...ALB LONG TERM...ALB AVIATION...AJB/ALB MARINE...CP/SW
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 232 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023 MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092- 093-095>100-509>525-091845- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-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-Virginia Beach- 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-York-Newport News- Hampton/Poquoson- 232 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023 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...This afternoon and tonight. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with brief gusty winds and locally heavy rain late this afternoon through early this evening. Minor flooding of poor drainage and low lying areas is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. There is a slight risk for severe weather Sunday. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible with damaging wind gusts being the main threat. In addition, heavy rain and localized flooding will also be possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
220 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0150 PM Flash Flood 1 S Lakeside 37.60N 77.47W
07/08/2023 City of Richmond VA Public
Lakeshore Ave closed at Brook Ave due to
flooding.
&&
05Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
230 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
VAZ075-076-081915-
Richmond VA-Westmoreland VA-
230 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Richmond and central Westmoreland Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montross, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and
frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Montross, Newland, Lerty, Currioman Landing, Singerly, Mount Holly,
Peeds, Foneswood, Stratford Hall, Potomac Mills, Piney Grove,
Westmoreland State and Templeman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3826 7696 3824 7696 3821 7695 3820 7691
3817 7687 3816 7684 3817 7676 3816 7669
3802 7671 3802 7690 3826 7697
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 177DEG 13KT 3815 7683
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
MMPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
234 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0220 PM Flash Flood 2 W Laurel 37.63N 77.54W
07/08/2023 Henrico VA Trained Spotter
One lane of north-bound US-250 impassable
due to water on roadway.
&&
05Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
243 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0235 PM Flash Flood 2 NNE Tuckahoe 37.62N 77.58W
07/08/2023 Henrico VA Trained Spotter
VA-157 Pemberton Road partially closed at
Downing St due to water on roadway.
&&
05Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
259 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
VAZ083-518-081930-
New Kent VA-Eastern King William VA-
259 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western New Kent and
southeastern King William Counties through 330 PM EDT...
At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Talleysville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain and frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent
cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
New Kent, King William, Talleysville, Providence Forge, Wrights
Corner, Mountcastle, Cohoke, Rose Garden, Quinton, Colonial Downs,
Lanesville, Browns Corner, Palls, Cooke and New Kent Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3771 7700 3771 7697 3769 7697 3769 7692
3766 7691 3766 7688 3765 7687 3743 7704
3743 7706 3744 7707 3744 7710 3747 7713
3748 7716 3771 7703 3772 7701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 211DEG 20KT 3755 7706
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
MMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
403 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
VAZ082-089-090-093-082045-
Charles City VA-Isle of Wight VA-Surry VA-James City VA-
403 PM EDT Sat Jul 8 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Charles
City, northwestern Isle of Wight, Surry and southwestern James City
Counties through 445 PM EDT...
At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near College Of William And Mary to Surry to
near Elberon. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Newport News, Claremont, Surry, Dendron, Scotland, Rustic, Elberon,
Cabin Point, Rushmere, Carsley, Pons, Chippokes State Park, Spring
Grove, Ellis Fork, Poolesville, Gwaltney Corner, Hog Island Game
Reserve, Oak Hill Corner, Alliance and Runnymede.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3696 7686 3700 7685 3698 7688 3716 7709
3725 7697 3728 7699 3735 7688 3729 7686
3722 7688 3722 7681 3719 7677 3719 7674
3722 7675 3722 7665 3716 7660 3713 7662
3709 7658 3701 7663 3694 7681
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 306DEG 17KT 3728 7680 3714 7682 3710 7696
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
MMThe Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 24 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:30 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Large tree was downed onto a power pole at the intersection of Beaverdam Road and Hollybush Road.
Numerous trees were downed across central and southern portions of the county.
Tree was downed near Alliance Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Virginia in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in Virginia, July 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: 1123421, 1123422, 1123420.