Weekend Impact Weather BriefingCovering the period Thursday through Wednesday

May 28- June 3, 2020

www.weather.gov/akqNWSWakefieldVA

Updated Every Thursday

This Thursday morning briefing represents forecast weather and potential threats for the coming weekend into early

next week, based on the date and time of issuance. For the latest weather information and to keep up with changes to

the forecast, please visit https://www.weather.gov/wakefield.

5/28/2020 10:27 www.weather.gov/akq

Wakefield, VAWEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

This Week’s Weather Pattern

Late-Week This Weekend

Early Next Week Middle of Next Week

Key Points:

• Unsettled with showers and storms

possible from today into the first half of

Saturday

• Showers and storms today will produce

locally heavy rainfall

• Dry conditions are expected for Sunday

into early next week.

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Severe Thunderstorm PotentialCourtesy of the Storm Prediction Center (www.spc.noaa.gov)

Key Points:

• Marginal risk of strong storms today, mainly west of Interstate 95

• Increasing instability and wind shear will result in higher chances for strong to

severe storms across the region on Friday

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Accumulated Precipitation ForecastsCourtesy of the Weather Prediction Center (www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov)

Today Friday Saturday

Sunday-Monday Tuesday-Wednesday 7 Day Total

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Wakefield, VAWEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

Expected Rainfall Through 72 Hours

Key Points:

• Deep southerly flow brings moisture

northward into the region through

Saturday

• Several rounds of showers and storms are

possible until a cold front comes through

on Saturday

• Widespread issues is not anticipated but

localized areas of flooding are possible

where multiple storms impact the same

area

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Marine Overview

For Port specific forecast information visit: https://www.weather.gov/akq/dss_port

Key Points:

• Waves/seas increase this

morning from south-to-

north

• Winds from the SE 10-

20 knots through

Saturday

• A cold front crosses the

waters on Saturday with

winds turning NW

Saturday night

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Looking Ahead to Next Week…

• Below normal temperatures expected next week

• Below normal precipitation chances next week

Temperature Precipitation

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Wakefield, VAWEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

Summary for the Weekend and Beyond

Showers and storms possible for portions of the area today, Friday, and the first half of Saturday

Deep tropical moisture and several rounds of showers/storms will lead to locally heavy rainfall and associated potential for flooding

Widespread severe weather is not anticipated but a few storms could become strong to severe today but more so on Friday. The main threats will be strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Marine Weather - SCA headlines in effect for the bay and coastal waters today. Headlines continue into Friday for the coastal waters