Scattered storms developed across portions of central and eastern Virginia on June 14 before crossing the Chesapeake Bay and moving into the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. Isolated damaging wind gusts continued as the storms moved across Maryland.
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Scattered storms developed across portions of central and eastern Virginia on June 14 before crossing the Chesapeake Bay and moving into the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. Isolated damaging wind gusts continued as the storms moved across Maryland.
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 14, 3:25 PM EST, 3 hours 45 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 425 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... - Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 11 PM EDT for portions of south-central, central, and east-central Virginia. - A Coastal Flood Statement has been issued for the Bayside of the Maryland eastern shore for the the high tide cycle tonight. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 11 PM EDT for portions of south-central, central, and east-central Virginia. There is a Slight Risk (2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms across all zones through this evening (including zones not in the Watch). 2) A cooler, drier pattern takes hold early this week. A return to warmer and more humid conditions Wed-Thu and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms later Thursday. && .DISCUSSION... As of 420 PM EDT Sunday... KEY MESSAGE 1...Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 11 PM EDT for portions of south-central, central, and east-central Virginia. There is a Slight Risk (2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms across all zones through this evening (including zones not in the Watch). Updated to add SVR Tstm Watch through 11 PM. Latest analysis indicates W-SW flow aloft across the FA this aftn with an upper trough approaching the central/southern Appalachians. At the surface, a cold front is still well off to our NW from western NY to the OH Valley. A weak sfc warm front lifted north through the CWA earlier this morning, allowing dew pts to surge into the low-mid 70s across SE VA/NE NC, though they are now mixing out into the upper 60s to lower 70s area- wide. Thus far, widely scattered showers and tstms have started across south central VA and into eastern/central NC, but have been struggling to intensify despite ample thermodynamic profiles- ML CAPE 1500-3000 J/Kg, DCAPE>1000 J/Kg, and 0-3 km lapse rates ~8.5C. What is limited is likely that weak riding is still in place in the H7-H5 layer. After ~5 PM, height falls are forecast to push into the piedmont as the trough aloft moves in from the west, shifting towards the coast through ~8PM. This will lead to increasing deep layer shear (to 25-35 kt), though mid level lapse rates are still very marginal at best 5.5C to ~6C/Km. Latest SPC discussion mentions an 80% chc for a SVR Watch as this occurs, so continue to monitor forecast updates. Given all of this, there will be threat for strong to severe storms, mainly from about 5PM -9PM (potentially lingering a few hrs longer near the coast). 18Z soundings from LWX/RNK show a well mixed inverted V profile sounding, with straight line damaging winds gusts as the main severe mode. A brief spin up cannot be completely ruled out, especially across NE portions of the area mainly due to localized land/marine interactions. As for hail, expect the potential for small hail, but large hail will likely be hard to come by due to marginal mid-level lapse rates. Finally, storms will be moving rather quickly so only isolated instances of flash flooding are expected over urban areas. The cold front moves through a majority of the area between about 2 Am and 5 AM, night bringing drier air and ending the threat for any severe weather. However, in typical fashion for the summer months, the front likely stalls near or just south of the local area, with a few showers possible in NE NC into early Mon aftn. KEY MESSAGE 2...A cooler, drier pattern takes hold early this week. A return to warmer and more humid conditions and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday. Cooler conditions are expected through at least the first half of next week as an upper trough develops over the eastern half of the US. In addition, the front from today/tonight lingers near or just south of the area. The forecast has remainder similar for Monday with only a small chance for a shower or storm across far S/SE portions the area, the majority of the area will remain dry. Much drier air (dewpoints in the 50s to lower 60s), near to slightly below average temperatures (low to mid 80s), and partly sunny skies should make for pleasant and comfortable day. Clouds and rain chances expand back a bit further N/NW on Tuesday as the front to the south begins to lift north. The best rain chances (scattered showers/storms) on Tuesday will mainly be near/along the Albemarle Sound in NC with lower chances off to the N/NW. Temperatures stay in the low-mid 80s (upper 70s/around 80 closer to the coast) on Tuesday with the increase in cloud cover, precipitation chances, and onshore flow. Warmer and more humid conditions return for the mid to later portions of the week as the trough begins to break down and a warm front lifts through the area. The Thursday-Friday timeframe likely becomes more active preciptation-wise as another front approaches and crosses the area from the NW. We are also watching for another severe weather potential, with SPC highlighting northern portions of the area in a day 5 15% severe weather outlook. In addition, temperatures may approach Heat Advisory criteria for portions of the area on Thursday. && .AVIATION /20Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... As of 200 PM EDT Sunday... VFR conditions prevail with mainly SCT cu and S-SW winds around 10 kt with gusts to 15-20 kt across the main terminals. However, starting to see widely scattered showers and a few tstms off to the W/SW of the region (and also along the Carolina coast). Precise timing and coverage remains uncertain, but the greatest chances for flight restrictions appear to be from around 22Z-03Z (latest at SBY). Have included TEMPO groups for TSRA at all terminals, primarily from 22Z-02Z, except 00-04Z at SBY. Some storms may be severe with damaging wind gusts being the main threat, but for the TAFs have limited to gusts to 30-35 kt for now. Storms taper to rain showers later in the evening/overnight before ending. MVFR CIGs potentially develop after midnight, mainly closer to the coast. Winds are forecast to shift from SW to the N-NW between 07-10Z at RIC/SBY, and a few hrs later for SE VA/NE NC. Gusts to ~20 kt are likely through Monday morning/early aftn near the coast, and a few showers could redevelop in NC and affect ECG through 18Z/Mon (though chances are 30% or less). Outlook: Any lingering SHRA are expected to be south of the region later Monday, with VFR/dry conditions to prevail Mon night. Becoming more unsettled on Tuesday, with the potential for a few showers, mainly for SE VA/NE NC, and then all areas late Tue night into early Wed AM. Primarily dry/VFR conditions return for Wednesday through most of Thursday, with showers/tstms possible late Thu/early Friday. && .MARINE... As of 300 PM EDT Sunday... Key Message: - Small Craft Advisories in effect for the Ches. Bay this evening through tomorrow morning for SE winds of 15-20kt, becoming NW early tomorrow. A warm front is currently draped across the northern local waters this afternoon, with winds generally the SE-SW. Winds have increased to 10-15 kts this afternoon, and gusts around 15 kts, with a few marine observation sites already seeing gusts to 15-20 kts. The seabreeze influence also has a few areas in the Bay seeing more easterly winds. Waves in the Bay are generally 1 ft or less, with seas in the coastal waters seeing between 2-3 ft. A cold front is approaching the area this afternoon and winds will likely continue to ramp up some over the next few hours. SCAs are in effect for the Bay, though winds will remain more marginal with this initial surge ahead of the front. Winds and seas will fall slightly short of SCA criteria in the coastal waters, though there may be a few gusts to 25 kts across the nearshore coastal waters this afternoon/evening. Thunderstorms will start to develop this afternoon and evening along the front, bringing the potential for severe wind gusts (50 kt+), isolated waterspouts, and small hail. This storm threat will be handled with Special Marine Warnings as needed. In the wake of the front on Monday morning, winds will shift to the northwest and surge to 15-20 kts. While there will likely be a slight decrease in winds tonight, the SCA for the Bay extends through Monday morning to cover this secondary surge. High pressure will build in behind the front, allowing winds to diminish pretty quickly by Monday afternoon. Marine conditions will remain benign through mid week as flow of 5-10 kt becomes onshore on Tuesday, then shifts to the south on Wednesday. Another front will approach the area by late week and could bring elevated winds to the coastal waters on Thursday and Friday. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT Monday for ANZ630>632-634. && DISCUSSION...AJB/LKB AVIATION...LKB MARINE...AC/NB
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 646 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026 MDZ021>025-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-097>100-509>525- 528>531-152300- 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 (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City- New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry- James City-Southampton-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton-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-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Norfolk-Portsmouth- 646 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 335 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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...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...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ012>017-030>032-102-152300- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck- 646 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible into the late evening. The primary hazard is localized damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
716 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
VAZ100-150000-
Northampton VA-
716 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHAMPTON COUNTY THROUGH 800
PM EDT...
At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Cape Charles, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Cape Charles around 725 PM EDT.
Cheriton and Bay View around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Simpkins, Capeville,
Townsend, Kiptopeke State Park, Oyster, Eastville, Cheapside,
Kiptopeke, Plantation, and Machipongo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
eastern Virginia.
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LAT...LON 3710 7594 3709 7603 3730 7608 3748 7601
3750 7599 3727 7573
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 226DEG 23KT 3719 7615
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HETPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
719 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0642 PM Marine Tstm Wind 4 SW Raleigh Terrace 36.96N 76.42W
06/14/2026 M69 MPH ANZ639 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station DOMV2 Dominion Terminal.
&&
JMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
741 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
VAZ099-100-150030-
Accomack VA-Northampton VA-
741 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN ACCOMACK AND NORTHERN
NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES THROUGH 830 PM EDT...
At 740 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Nassawadox, or 11 miles west of Exmore, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Onancock around 805 PM EDT.
Onley around 810 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Locustville,
Harborton, Melfa, Pungoteague, Jamesville, Silver Beach, Painter,
Tasley, Keller, and Wachapreague.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
eastern and southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3742 7600 3744 7603 3758 7599 3774 7588
3775 7591 3785 7580 3766 7555
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 229DEG 33KT 3750 7603
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
HETPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
751 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0620 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Midlothian 37.50N 77.62W
06/14/2026 Chesterfield VA 911 Call Center
Large tree branches reported downed onto
power lines on Midlothian Turnpike near
Huguenot Rd.
&&
05Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
756 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0627 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SW Hobson 36.88N 76.53W
06/14/2026 City of Suffolk VA 911 Call Center
Tree down on Cotton Farm Lane.
0635 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 WSW Raleigh Terrace 36.99N 76.42W
06/14/2026 City of Newport NewVA 911 Call Center
Numerous trees down and ping pong sized
hail.
&&Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
800 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0736 PM Marine Tstm Wind 5 NW Silver Beach 37.54N 76.02W
06/14/2026 M45 MPH ANZ631 VA Mesonet
Mesonet station RPLV2 Rappahannock Light.
&&
JMThe Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 54 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:10 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A social media report relayed through broadcast media mentioned that trees fell down onto Concord Pond Road.
Trees fell down near the intersection of US-50 and MD-16.
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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: 1354180, 1354181.