This photo, courtesy of the Progress-Index out of Petersburg, shows damage from a tornado touchdown near Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights. The Red Cross is in route to help at the scene. Two critical injuries have been reported in Sussex County and numerous homes were damaged in a trailer park in Brunswick County, where another tornado touchdown was reported.Yet another tornado was reported on the ground in the city of Suffolk moving towards downtown Norfolk.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tornado Touchdown in Colonial Heights
This photo, courtesy of the Progress-Index out of Petersburg, shows damage from a tornado touchdown near Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights. The Red Cross is in route to help at the scene. Two critical injuries have been reported in Sussex County and numerous homes were damaged in a trailer park in Brunswick County, where another tornado touchdown was reported.Yet another tornado was reported on the ground in the city of Suffolk moving towards downtown Norfolk.
Tornado Watch in Southeast VA until 8:00 P.M.
A Tornado Watch is posted for across Southeast Virginia for counties east of I-95 until 8:00 P.M. this evening. This includes the Middle Peninsula, the Williamsburg area and all of Hampton Roads.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tornadoes confirmed on Sunday...
Several tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service in Wakefield as a result of their damage survey. Touchdowns occurred in Hanover, King William and New Kent counties. Here are some of the specifics from the NWS storm survey reports:
0336 PM TORNADO 2 miles E BOTTOMS BRIDGE 37.51N 77.16W
04/20/2008 F0 NEW KENT VA
ALUMINUM SIDING BLOWN 100-200 FT FROM A BARN IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF QUAKER ROAD. TORNADO PATH LENGTH ESTIMATED AT 300 FT...WIDTH AT 50 FT. TOP WINDS WERE ESTIMATED BETWEEN 70-80 MPH.
0345 PM TORNADO 2 miles W WESTWOOD 37.60N 77.21W
04/20/2008 F0 HANOVER VA
BROKEN PATH OF EF0 TORNADO DAMAGE...ROUGHLY 4 MILES IN LENGTH...IN EASTERN HANOVER COUNTY...ABOUT 7 MILES EAST OF MECHANICSVILLE. DAMAGE MOST EXTENSIVE ALONG MCCLELLON ROAD...BETWEEN WESTWOOD ROAD AND PARSLEYS MILL ROAD. SECTION OF ROOF PARTIALLY TORN OFF OF HOME AND BLOWN 100-150 YARDS. SHED DESTROYED. NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED OR BLOWN DOWN. TOP WINDS ESTIMATED AT 80-85 MPH.
0625 PM TORNADO 2 miles S CENTRAL GARAGE 37.72N 77.13W
04/20/2008 F0 KING WILLIAM VA
BRIEF EF0 TOUCHDOWN...WITH NUMEROUS EYEWITNESS REPORTS FROM THE PUBLIC. SEVERAL UTILITY TRAILERS DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
0628 PM TORNADO 1 mile W CENTRAL GARAGE 37.74N 77.15W
04/20/2008 F0 KING WILLIAM VA
BRIEF EF0 TORNADO TOUCHDOWN WITH ONE HOUSE DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. BARN SLIGHTLY SHIFTED OFF FOUNDATION.
0336 PM TORNADO 2 miles E BOTTOMS BRIDGE 37.51N 77.16W
04/20/2008 F0 NEW KENT VA
ALUMINUM SIDING BLOWN 100-200 FT FROM A BARN IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF QUAKER ROAD. TORNADO PATH LENGTH ESTIMATED AT 300 FT...WIDTH AT 50 FT. TOP WINDS WERE ESTIMATED BETWEEN 70-80 MPH.
0345 PM TORNADO 2 miles W WESTWOOD 37.60N 77.21W
04/20/2008 F0 HANOVER VA
BROKEN PATH OF EF0 TORNADO DAMAGE...ROUGHLY 4 MILES IN LENGTH...IN EASTERN HANOVER COUNTY...ABOUT 7 MILES EAST OF MECHANICSVILLE. DAMAGE MOST EXTENSIVE ALONG MCCLELLON ROAD...BETWEEN WESTWOOD ROAD AND PARSLEYS MILL ROAD. SECTION OF ROOF PARTIALLY TORN OFF OF HOME AND BLOWN 100-150 YARDS. SHED DESTROYED. NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED OR BLOWN DOWN. TOP WINDS ESTIMATED AT 80-85 MPH.
0625 PM TORNADO 2 miles S CENTRAL GARAGE 37.72N 77.13W
04/20/2008 F0 KING WILLIAM VA
BRIEF EF0 TOUCHDOWN...WITH NUMEROUS EYEWITNESS REPORTS FROM THE PUBLIC. SEVERAL UTILITY TRAILERS DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
0628 PM TORNADO 1 mile W CENTRAL GARAGE 37.74N 77.15W
04/20/2008 F0 KING WILLIAM VA
BRIEF EF0 TORNADO TOUCHDOWN WITH ONE HOUSE DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. BARN SLIGHTLY SHIFTED OFF FOUNDATION.
Storm chaser photos from Sussex County
Here are some pictures from a storm down in Sussex County on Sunday, courtesy of local storm chaser Bill Hark...
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Possible tornado in King William County...
A possible tornado has been reported about 10 miles northeast of Mechanicsville, in King William County. A barn is damaged and numerous trees are down, and a few power outages have been reported. Strong thunderstorms are possible through the early evening, with the potential for an isolated tornado or two.
Tornado Warning in effect--Caroline, King William, King & Queen
From the National Weather Service...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT FOR SOUTHCENTRAL CAROLINE...WEST CENTRAL KING AND QUEEN AND WESTERN KINGWILLIAM COUNTIES...AT 411 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TOINDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR EPWORTH...OR 8MILES WEST OF SAINT STEPHENS CHURCH...MOVING NORTH AT 28 MPH.THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER AWORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT ISAVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN ANINTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TOCOVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE ASUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THENEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of southern Virginia (Tri-Cities south) until 8 P.M.
For a look at the latest map of warnings, go to the NWS-Wakefield home page.
Here's another link for the latest warnings: text of warnings
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT FOR SOUTHCENTRAL CAROLINE...WEST CENTRAL KING AND QUEEN AND WESTERN KINGWILLIAM COUNTIES...AT 411 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TOINDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR EPWORTH...OR 8MILES WEST OF SAINT STEPHENS CHURCH...MOVING NORTH AT 28 MPH.THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER AWORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT ISAVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN ANINTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TOCOVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE ASUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THENEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of southern Virginia (Tri-Cities south) until 8 P.M.
For a look at the latest map of warnings, go to the NWS-Wakefield home page.
Here's another link for the latest warnings: text of warnings
Flash Flood Watch in effect until 8 P.M.
A train of showers and thunderstorms will continue to produce moderate to heavy rain in counties along and just east of I-95 through the afternoon and early evening. Since we started out rather dry, the ground can only take so much. The National Weather Service has posted a Flash Flood Watch until 8 P.M. for these counties, including the Metro Richmond area and Tri-Cities. If you have to venture out, don't drive through water. Water covering the road is likely deeper than you think. Please use extreme caution...
Friday, April 18, 2008
The warmth continues to start the weekend...
Temperatures across the region made it into the mid and upper 80s today, one of the warmest days of the year so far. We'll get back into the 80s tomorrow to start the weekend, but cooler air is on the horizon. An upper low shifting east from the Ohio Valley will bring more clouds and some rain Saturday evening and Sunday. Temperatures will then come down a bit, averaging in the low 70s on Sunday and the 60s on Monday.
Cooler to start the new work week...
The clouds will persist as the upper low gradually moves off the coast. Any sun will likely be self-destructive, as a few showers pop up each afternoon Monday and probably Tuesday. Temperatures will probably stay mostly in the 60s, but as the upper low loses its influence, readings will be on the rise by mid-week.
And beyond...
No major events are likely, and temperatures in the longer range through next weekend look to be at or a bit above average. Another threat for rain may come by that weekend as well (April 26-27).
Cooler to start the new work week...
The clouds will persist as the upper low gradually moves off the coast. Any sun will likely be self-destructive, as a few showers pop up each afternoon Monday and probably Tuesday. Temperatures will probably stay mostly in the 60s, but as the upper low loses its influence, readings will be on the rise by mid-week.
And beyond...
No major events are likely, and temperatures in the longer range through next weekend look to be at or a bit above average. Another threat for rain may come by that weekend as well (April 26-27).
Friday, April 4, 2008
A soaking rain to start the weekend...
I hope you've enjoyed the brief taste of sunshine today, because rain is back in the forecast. A few scattered showers may pop up this evening, but the main rain is on schedule to arrive after 11 P.M. Low pressure developing along a cold front sliding in from the west will produce periods of heavy rain late tonight and tomorrow. Our model data suggests that we could see about 2 inches before the rain tapers off early Sunday morning.
A few thunderstorms possible as well...
I expect a few thunderstorms around the region as the front settles in. In the Metro Richmond area, the wind will be quick to turn to the north and northeast...and that will cool and stabilize the air a bit, so the threat for severe weather is well south. The Storm Prediction Center has the eastern Carolinas in the risk area tomorrow.
Slow clearing on Sunday...
Lots of lingering moisture is showing up on the model data for Sunday, so the clearing trend will be slow. That being said, skies could become partly sunny Sunday afternoon, with plenty of clouds hanging in along the coast. We'll dry out more significantly early next week, although temperatures will be slow to moderate back into the 60s.
The longer range...
We're still in for a pretty significant warm-up the end of next week...with a weekend front bringing quite a chill behind it early the following week (Mon 4/14-Tue 4/15).
A few thunderstorms possible as well...
I expect a few thunderstorms around the region as the front settles in. In the Metro Richmond area, the wind will be quick to turn to the north and northeast...and that will cool and stabilize the air a bit, so the threat for severe weather is well south. The Storm Prediction Center has the eastern Carolinas in the risk area tomorrow.
Slow clearing on Sunday...
Lots of lingering moisture is showing up on the model data for Sunday, so the clearing trend will be slow. That being said, skies could become partly sunny Sunday afternoon, with plenty of clouds hanging in along the coast. We'll dry out more significantly early next week, although temperatures will be slow to moderate back into the 60s.
The longer range...
We're still in for a pretty significant warm-up the end of next week...with a weekend front bringing quite a chill behind it early the following week (Mon 4/14-Tue 4/15).
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
R-Braves opening day...will there be rain?
Well baseball season is here, and the R-Braves open their final season at The Diamond Thursday at 4 P.M. There's rain in the forecast for Thursday evening and night, but I think the game will go on. Only light rain or drizzle will be around during the late afternoon, so while it won't be pretty, it won't be a washout. The heaviest rain probably won't occur until after 9 P.M. Right now, it appears from computer data that 0.25"-0.50" is possible by mid-morning Friday. That's certainly beneficial and there is likely more after that...
More rain late Friday into Saturday...
There should be a break in the rain on Friday, and that might allow the Braves to get game #2 in Friday evening, but another round of showers and thunderstorms is on the way Friday night into Saturday morning, with the highest risk time begin 9 P.M.-9 A.M. That means it will be wet for the Monument Avenue 10k Saturday morning. Rainfall tallies for this second event look more impressive, with an average of 0.75"-1.00" by midday Saturday. The clouds will probably linger Saturday afternoon, but I think most if not all of the rain should be gone.
Early next week...
Temperatures will be seasonable early next week, but an onshore flow may keep quite a few clouds around Monday and Tuesday. At this point, there's no reason to believe any significant rain chances, but we'll keep an eye on it.
In the longer term...
Other things to watch in the long term...a very warm end to next week, especially Friday 4/11...a front arrives next weekend with some rain (Sat 4/12-Sun 4/13), followed by some chilly air (Mon 4/14-Wed 4/16). Stay tuned...
More rain late Friday into Saturday...
There should be a break in the rain on Friday, and that might allow the Braves to get game #2 in Friday evening, but another round of showers and thunderstorms is on the way Friday night into Saturday morning, with the highest risk time begin 9 P.M.-9 A.M. That means it will be wet for the Monument Avenue 10k Saturday morning. Rainfall tallies for this second event look more impressive, with an average of 0.75"-1.00" by midday Saturday. The clouds will probably linger Saturday afternoon, but I think most if not all of the rain should be gone.
Early next week...
Temperatures will be seasonable early next week, but an onshore flow may keep quite a few clouds around Monday and Tuesday. At this point, there's no reason to believe any significant rain chances, but we'll keep an eye on it.
In the longer term...
Other things to watch in the long term...a very warm end to next week, especially Friday 4/11...a front arrives next weekend with some rain (Sat 4/12-Sun 4/13), followed by some chilly air (Mon 4/14-Wed 4/16). Stay tuned...
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