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What Has Changed?
Tornado Watch is in effect until 7PM.
Decision Support Briefing #5
As of: 1 PM February 6, 2020
http://www.weather.gov/akq/SevereThunderstorms
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http://www.weather.gov/akq/RainandSnow
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Main Points
Hazard Impacts Location Timing
Flooding
Heavy rainfall will likely result in
minor flooding. Flooding of
creeks, streams, and urban/poor
drainage areas is expected. A
few instances of flash flooding will also be possible.
The Entire Area
Through tonight for
areal/flash flooding.
Main stem river flooding will
begin Thursday night and
persist through the weekend.
Wind Damaging wind gusts will down
trees and power lines, resulting
in scattered power outages.
Central and Southern
Virginia/Northeast North
Carolina
This afternoon through
tonight
TornadoesThere is a chance of a tornado or
two.
Southern
Virginia/Northeast North
Carolina
This afternoon through
tonight
LightningA few lightning strikes are
possible.
Southern
Virginia/Northeast North
Carolina
This afternoon through
tonight
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Damaging Wind: (Southern VA/NE NC)
Flash Flooding: Area wide
Tornadoes: (Southern VA/NE NC)
None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme
None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme
None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme
Summary of Greatest Impacts
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Tornado Watch
Conditions favorable for damaging winds and possible tornadoes!
Southern and Southeast VA in addition to NC
The storms will impact the local area between 3 pm and 7 PM
Important Details
Richmond
Norfolk
Salisbury
In Effect Until 7 PM
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Time of Arrival of Severe Storms
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Timing: This afternoon through tonight
Potential Impacts: Damaging wind gusts will down trees and power lines, resulting in scattered power outages. Isolated tornadoes are also possible.
Locations: South central VA late this afternoon…reaching SE VA/NE NC tonight into early Friday morning
Severe Risk Area What We’re Expecting
Slight Risk
Marginal RiskEnhanced Risk
Moderate Risk
High Risk
HAZARDS:
Severe Weather Outlook
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Hazard Overview
Timing: From this
afternoon through
Friday morning.
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Excessive Rainfall Outlook
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Rain/Flooding Potential
Timing: The heaviest
rainfall is expected
from this afternoon
through tonight.
Impacts: Minor
flooding is likely in
urban/poor drainage
areas, with a few
instances of flash
flooding possible.
See upcoming slides
for details on
potential main stem
river flooding.
*Additional Rainfall Totals*
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HAZARDS: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=akq
Timing: Tonight through the
weekend. River flooding will last
through early next week across
parts of the area.
Impacts: Low-lying/vulnerable
areas near rivers will flood. Some
roads will be flooded, with a few
road closures possible.
Impacts: Minor tidal flooding likely
along the bay side of the Eastern
Shore.
River and Tidal Flooding Impacts
River Gauges
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River Flooding – Piedmont
Minor river flooding is expected by Friday
morning with a low chance of moderate
flooding by late Friday.
River flooding will continue through the
weekend.
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River Flooding – Richmond/Southside VA
River flooding is expected to begin by late
Friday across central VA.
River levels are forecast to crest just above
moderate flood thresholds at Richmond-
Westham, while cresting above minor
thresholds at most other locations in central
VA.
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River Flooding – SE VA / NE NC
River levels are expected to rise near or just
above minor flood thresholds this weekend.
River flooding will persist through early next
week along parts of the Nottaway River.
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High Wind Potential
Timing: Strong gusty
winds Friday morning
through the afternoon
Impacts: A few downed
trees or fallen limbs
possible due to the
combination of wet soil
and gusty winds
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Event Summary
A widespread 2-3.5” of rain is expected to fall across the area
from Today through tonight.
This will result in minor flooding of urban/poor drainage areas,
with a few instances of flash flooding possible.
There is a slight risk of severe weather across southern VA/NE
NC from this afternoon-tonight. The main threat will be
damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes, which will down
trees and power lines, resulting in scattered power outages
and potential structural damage.
Main stem river flooding is expected to begin Friday and
persist through the weekend.
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