In the midst of September, various regions in the United States are experiencing severe weather conditions, prompting the issuance of multiple weather advisories by the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS Wakefield office in Virginia has issued Wind Advisories for several areas, including Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Mathews, Northampton, Accomack, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, York Counties, and Eastern Currituck County. These advisories warn of strong northeast winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, potentially leading to the blowing around of unsecured objects, downed tree limbs, and a few power outages.
In addition to the Wind Advisories, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the Northern City of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia. Doppler radar has indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the warned area, with between 1 and 2 inches of rain already fallen and additional amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. The warning highlights the risk of flash flooding in urban areas, highways, streets, and other low-lying areas, urging residents to exercise caution.
Meanwhile, in South Dakota, the NWS Rapid City office has issued a Special Weather Statement concerning a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Keyapaha, moving east at 35 mph. The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and hail of half an inch, posing risks of tree limb damage and minor hail damage to vegetation in locations like Millboro, Keyapaha, Clearfield, Wewela, and Dog Ear Lake.
These weather events underscore the importance of staying informed and prepared during severe weather conditions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to secure loose objects, stay indoors if possible, and avoid flood-prone areas. It is crucial to heed the warnings and updates from official sources like the NWS to ensure safety and minimize potential damages.
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References:
– Wind Advisory in Virginia: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2a4a65e1a4a8634d76209b51b7a074bf6c17dfe6.003.1.cap
– Flash Flood Warning in Virginia: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.10eb462fad9799878fe3e4bb10de7badf63c8ab0.001.1.cap
– Special Weather Statement in South Dakota: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7e47cd64fe3ddef464fbfd3e44a62088d86b8cc1.001.1.cap
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