Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds across portions of central and south central Virginia.
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Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds across portions of central and south central 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 6, 2:27 PM EST, 21 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 327 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024 .SYNOPSIS... A cold front pushes across the region this evening, with scattered strong to severe storms possible. Behind the front, cooler, drier conditions push into the region for Friday and Saturday. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/... As of 305 PM EDT Thursday... Key Messages: - Severe T-Storm Watch 394 continues until 9pm for MD/VA counties. - Showers and thunderstorms are expected ahead of an approaching cold front into the evening hours. Slight Risk for severe storms and Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall. Damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, & frequent lightning are the main threats. - Clearing late tonight, with drier air moving into the region. Latest analysis reveals ~990mb low pressure over Ontario into the eastern Great Lakes, with a mid-level shortwave diving across the interior northeast early this afternoon. The associated cold front extends across eastern PA SSW into western VA and the western Carolinas. Tightening pressure gradient between low pressure to the NW and broad surface high pressure offshore has allowed for increasingly breezy SSW winds over the region, with most sites gusting 20-30mph (highest for coastal areas. A rather warm/moist airmass remains in place across the region, with 1.6-1.9" PW on 12z regional RAOBs. Minimal changes to forecast thinking. showers and storms continue to develop along the pre-frontal trough and push east. Based on 12z CAMs, still expect storms to congeal into a broken line and push through the region late this aftn and this evening, with storms moving NNW to SSE ~20 kt. Mesoanalysis showing a broad area of ~1000-1500 J/kg MLCAPE as of this writing, and with some further heating likely (especially south central and SE VA) could see MLCAPE approach 2k J/kg by late aftn. Deep layer bulk shear will be modest, (25-30kt), but continue to think this will be sufficient to support a convection and at least scattered strong to severe storms. SPC has issued WW394 for our VA/MD counties), with much of our region now in a Slight Risk for severe, as well as a Marginal Risk ERO across our northern half of the area. The primary threat with storms this aftn and evening will be damaging wind gusts, with a secondary threat of localized flooding, especially in flood prone/urbanized areas. Timing for storms is through 4-5 pm in the far western portion of the VA piedmont, and between 4-8 pm for the I-95 corridor to the coast. Areal coverage of showers and storms still appears to be greatest north of US-460, again owing to best bulk shear. This is the same reason that the watch does not yet extend into NC, but we will continue to monitor the potential farther south. Gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall are the main threats from any strong to severe storms, with frequent lightning also likely in any developing convection. Showers/storms exit the area after midnight tonight. Clouds will scatter out and winds diminish as the front passes through this evening. Early morning lows in the low 60s inland and in the upper 60s-around 70 closer to the coast. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/... As of 305 PM EDT Thursday... Key Messages: - Drier weather returns for Friday and Saturday. - Another weak front pushes through the area Sunday, but should remain mostly dry Drier weather moves into the region Friday behind the departing cold front, with dewpoints drop into the 50s. Aloft, an upper level low moves into the Great Lakes on Fri, lingering into early next week. Guidance continues to trend toward pushing the weakening front though the region on Sunday night, but it still appears the upper level low is too close to the local area for enough instability for much in the way of widespread showers and/or storms on Sunday. Have stuck with slight to low- end Chc PoPs across far northern counties in the afternoon with slight chc PoPs everywhere else except the SE. May see slightly higher coverage by later in the evening. Thicknesses change only slightly tomorrow, so expect highs again in the low 80s in the NW and on the Eastern Shore, mid-upper 80s elsewhere. A few degrees cooler (and drier) on Saturday with highs mostly in the low to mid 80s. Warmer on Sunday with highs mid to upper 80s to near 90 SE. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... As of 305 PM EDT Thursday... Key Messages: - Near to below normal temps expected in the early week period with warmer temps returning mid-week - Mostly dry through the early week, but isolated showers possible A bit cooler in the early week period as a fairly deep UL trough lingers over the northeast. This feature will keep us near to just below normal for highs, with maxima expected to remain in the upper 70s in the far N/NW and low 80s elsewhere Mon/Tue. Temps warm up into the mid- upper 80s again mid- week once the trough is offshore and a ridge builds in behind it. Precip in the early week period is a bit uncertain and likely to be isolated at best with the trough in the area, but we should remain mainly dry. Kept PoPs to slight to low-end Chc with mainly diurnal timing. && .AVIATION /20Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/... As of 130 PM EDT Thursday... VFR conditions prevail to begin the 18z/6 TAF period. Gusty SSW winds are gusting to ~25-30kt near the coast. Still expecting showers to congeal into a line of showers and storms in the next few hours out ahead of an approaching cold front. Showers and storms move through between 22-02z this afternoon/evening, and short-lived flight restrictions are possible (mainly VSBY) along with some locally stronger thunderstorm outflow/wind gusts (potentially 30-40kt). Returning to VFR late this evening and overnight, as the front crosses through overnight. Winds diminish behind the front and clouds scatter out. Outlook: Dry and VFR Friday and Saturday behind the cold front. Another cold front will bring a slight chc of showers/tstms later Sunday. A slight chc of showers/tstms lingers in to Monday, but overall VFR conditions should prevail Sunday and Monday. && .MARINE... As of 325 PM EDT Thursday... Key messages: - Small Craft Advisories have been cancelled as of 3PM this afternoon. - Showers/storms will cause locally higher winds and waves this evening. - Moderate rip current risk for the northern beaches through this evening with a low risk at all area beaches expected Friday into the weekend. Afternoon analysis shows low pressure over western Ontario with a cold front extending southward along the spine of the Appalachians. Surface high pressure is well offshore, leading to SW winds around 15 kt across the local waters. Waves in the bay are 1-2 ft with seas offshore running 2-4 ft. Pressure gradient has finally relaxed a bit after multiple extensions to previous SCA headlines this morning and early afternoon. Expect SW flow to continue for the remainder of the afternoon and evening with the cold front still to the west. Severe Thunderstorm Watch 394 has been issued for all local waters north of the VA/NC border through 9PM this evening. Strong straight line winds are the main threat from thunderstorms but enhanced waves/seas and frequent CG lightning are likely with the stronger convective cells this evening. Most of the storms should move well offshore by midnight with the cold front expected to cross the waters thereafter. Winds will generally be from the west 5-10 kt on Friday but a surge of cooler/drier air looks to move through the area Friday evening into the overnight with winds becoming NW and increasing to ~15 kt. Some of the hi-res guidance is now showing the potential for a brief period of SCA conditions Friday night but confidence is too low at this point to raise headlines. Expecting mostly quiet marine conditions for Sunday into early next week. Flow becomes SW once again on Sunday ahead of the next cold front which should cross the waters Sunday evening. Waves/seas will average 1-2 ft and 2-3 ft, respectively, into early next week. Low rip current risk is forecast for all area beaches Friday and Saturday. && .TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING... As of 325 PM EDT Thursday... Some nuisance/low-end minor coastal flooding is forecast during tonight's high tide cycle for bay-facing portions of the MD Eastern Shore including Cambridge, Bishops Head, and Crisfield where a Coastal Flood Statement has been issued. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...MAM NEAR TERM...MAM SHORT TERM...AM/MAM LONG TERM...AM AVIATION...MAM MARINE...RHR TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...AKQ
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 233 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024 MDZ021>024-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-095>098-509>525- 071845- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-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- 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- 233 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 394 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 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...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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. NCZ012>017-030>032-102-071845- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck- 233 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon into the early evening hours. Some of the storms may produce strong gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. MDZ025-VAZ099-100-071845- Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- 233 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 394 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern Virginia and southeast 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not 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
314 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024
VAZ048-060>062-068-069-062000-
Goochland VA-Fluvanna VA-Powhatan VA-Amelia VA-Cumberland VA-
Prince Edward VA-
314 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CUMBERLAND...NORTHERN PRINCE
EDWARD...GOOCHLAND...NORTHWESTERN AMELIA...WESTERN POWHATAN AND
SOUTHERN FLUVANNA COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...
At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fork Union to Gold Hill to near Prospect.
Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Farmville, Fork Union, Columbia, Prospect, Guinea Mills, and
Lakeside Village around 320 PM EDT.
Cumberland and Duncan around 325 PM EDT.
Longwood University and Cartersville around 330 PM EDT.
Sunnyside, Fife, and Trenholm around 335 PM EDT.
Hadensville and Tobaccoville around 340 PM EDT.
Ballsville around 345 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Raines Tavern,
Tuggle, Angola, Rock Castle, Oak Forest, Maidens, Three Square,
Shores, Irwin, and Central Plains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and south central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3734 7860 3739 7859 3736 7858 3733 7851
3734 7846 3764 7825 3769 7824 3774 7843
3779 7842 3783 7835 3789 7802 3786 7799
3785 7795 3777 7790 3775 7785 3763 7786
3728 7818 3730 7823 3726 7823 3725 7868
TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 266DEG 29KT 3776 7833 3762 7834 3732 7861
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ZimmermanSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
339 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024
VAZ060-061-067-068-062030-
Nottoway VA-Amelia VA-Cumberland VA-Prince Edward VA-
339 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CUMBERLAND...
PRINCE EDWARD...NORTHWESTERN NOTTOWAY AND WEST CENTRAL AMELIA
COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hampden Sydney, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Farmville, Hampden Sydney College, and Hampden Sydney around 345
PM EDT.
Longwood University around 350 PM EDT.
Rice around 355 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Briery Creek Lake,
Tuggle, Prince Edward Station, Twin Lakes State Park, Allens Mill,
Burkes Tavern, Moran, Kingsville, Elam, and Jennings Ordinary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and south central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3730 7864 3736 7810 3715 7813 3711 7850
3714 7852 3714 7854 3715 7855 3714 7859
3715 7860 3716 7862 3717 7863 3719 7864
3720 7866 3728 7867
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 257DEG 28KT 3723 7852
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
WrayThe Sterling radar (KLWX), 134 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:46 UTC.
4 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Large tree limbs were downed at Tabscott Road at Shannon Hill Road. Power outages were also reported in the area.
Tree was downed on the east side of Farmville.
Tree was downed on Cellar Creek Road.
Tree was downed at the intersection of Bible Road and Cellar Creek Road.
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: 1196075, 1196076, 1196077, 1196081.