Herndon, VA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 12:35AM EDT until April 12 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for northern and central Virginia. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Sterling Virginia.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 12:26AM EDT until April 12 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 1225 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Spotsylvania to 7 miles northwest of Kings Dominion to near Bon Air to near Carson, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. Locations impacted include... Richmond, Powhatan, Dinwiddie, McKenney, Tuckahoe, Moseley, Bon Air, Mannboro, University Of Richmond, Dewitt, Wyndham, Chesterfield Court House, Wilsons, Scotts Fork, Chula, Sutherland, Matoaca, Laurel, Glen Allen, and Chesterfield.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 12 at 12:26AM EDT until April 12 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Coastal Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:26AM EDT until April 12 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Pasquotank, Camden, Western Currituck, Perquimans and Eastern Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around 2 ft above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding may extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 12 at 12:26AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 12 at 12:26AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

High Surf Advisory issued April 12 at 12:26AM EDT until April 12 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

High Surf Advisory issued April 12 at 12:26AM EDT until April 12 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 12:22AM EDT until April 12 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Camden County in northeastern North Carolina... Northwestern Pasquotank County in northeastern North Carolina... Northeastern Gates County in northeastern North Carolina... Northwestern Currituck County in northeastern North Carolina... The City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia... The City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia... The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia... The southeastern City of Suffolk in southeastern Virginia... The City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia... * Until 100 AM EDT. * At 1221 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Northwest, or 8 miles north of South Mills, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * This severe thunderstorm will be near, Great Bridge, Deep Creek, Chesapeake, Northwest, and Fentress around 1225 AM EDT. Virginia Beach, Regent University, and Portsmouth around 1230 AM EDT. Kempsville, Virginia Wesleyan University, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Cradock, and Princess Anne around 1235 AM EDT. Norview and Norfolk International around 1240 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include South Norfolk, Horseshoe, Rudee Heights, Portlock, Pierceville, Princess Anne Plaza, Tar Corner, Sharon, Pungo, and Greenbrier.

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:12AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

At 1209 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Baynes, or near Jericho, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Heavy rain may fill road side ditches and wash debris onto the highway. Locations impacted include... South Boston... Yanceyville... Halifax... Jericho... Prospect Hill... Turbeville... and Milton.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 12:01AM EDT until April 12 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Louisa County in central Virginia... The City of Richmond in central Virginia... Chesterfield County in central Virginia... Southeastern Goochland County in central Virginia... Southwestern Caroline County in north central Virginia... Henrico County in central Virginia... Hanover County in central Virginia... Eastern Amelia County in central Virginia... Eastern Powhatan County in central Virginia... * Until 1245 AM EDT. * At 1201 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Louisa to near Oilville to 6 miles northeast of Mannboro, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Richmond, Goochland, Ashland, Louisa, Mineral, Randolph Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, Moseley, Highland Springs, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond, Mechanicsville, Hanover, Gum Spring, Oilville, Manakin, and Bellwood.

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 11:58PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 1158 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Winfall, moving north at 60 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Virginia Beach, Elizabeth City, Hertford, Winfall, Sunbury, Kempsville, Ryland, Downtown Norfolk, Regent University, Great Bridge, Downtown Suffolk, South Mills, Deep Creek, Downtown Portsmouth, Churchland, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a vehicle provides safety from lightning. Strong wind gusts are possible with this storm. These wind gusts are capable of knocking down tree limbs, small or weakened trees, and blowing around trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture, and other light outdoor objects.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 11 at 11:11PM EDT until April 12 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 6:20 AM and 6:51 PM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 11:07 PM and 11:16 AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 7:22 AM and 8:08 PM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 11 at 11:11PM EDT until April 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 11:39 PM and 11:48 AM.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:48PM EDT until April 12 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson. * WHEN...Until 430 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Russell Fork at Bartlick is possible, and flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1039 PM EDT, emergency management reported roads covered due to heavy rain in the Haysi area, and from McClure to Nora, in Dickenson County, and in the Hurely and Bull Creek areas in Buchanan County. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grundy, Haysi, Breaks Interstate, Big Rock, Clinchco, Vansant, Roseann, Nora and Hurley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 11 at 10:38PM EDT until April 12 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, Alleghany VA, Bedford, Botetourt, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery and Roanoke and southeast West Virginia, including the following county, Monroe. * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1038 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Back Creek and Barbours Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roanoke... Salem... Christiansburg... Vinton... Troutville... Boones Mill... New Castle... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tornado Watch issued April 11 at 10:05PM EDT until April 12 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 107 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMELIA CUMBERLAND FLUVANNA GOOCHLAND LOUISA POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA LUNENBURG MECKLENBURG NOTTOWAY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AMELIA COURTHOUSE, ANGOLA, CHASE CITY, CHULA, CLARKSVILLE, CREWE, DENARO, EARLS, FARMVILLE, GOOCHLAND, GUINEA MILLS, HAWK, JETERSVILLE, KENBRIDGE, LAKE MONTICELLO, LOUISA, MANNBORO, MINERAL, POWHATAN, RAINES TAVERN, REEDS, SCOTTS FORK, SOUTH HILL, STODDERT, AND VICTORIA.

Tornado Watch issued April 11 at 10:04PM EDT until April 12 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 107 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE ORANGE SPOTSYLVANIA IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA CULPEPER IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA MADISON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, CROZET, CULPEPER, FREDERICKSBURG, GORDONSVILLE, MADISON, ORANGE, SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE, AND STANARDSVILLE.

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:06PM EDT until April 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 7:41PM EDT until April 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Central Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 3:09PM EDT until April 12 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches Counties. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.