Melfa, VA

8:25 AM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 36 ft
Lon: 75.7° W
Lat: 37.6° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Melfa Weather at a Glance
Updated 8:20 AM EST
Elevation
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Haze
Haze
Temperature
27.6 °F
Feels Like 23 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
6:56 AM
5:38 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 22 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 45 | 29 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 49 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 49 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance of Rain 49 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.96 in
Visibility
4.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3800 ft
Moisture
Humidity
57%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Windchill
23 °F
Dew Point
14 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
3.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Accomack
Today
partlysunny Partly sunny...then becoming mostly cloudy early this afternoon...then becoming partly sunny. Scattered flurries early this morning. Very windy with highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph...decreasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear and windy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Warmer with highs in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday
partlysunny Partly sunny in the morning...then becoming cloudy. Highs around 50.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
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Wind Advisory in effect until 10 am EST this morning...
Forecast
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Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
36 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Clear
45 | 29 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
49 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
49 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
49 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
50 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
49 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Accomack
Today
partlysunny Partly sunny...then becoming mostly cloudy early this afternoon...then becoming partly sunny. Scattered flurries early this morning. Very windy with highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph...decreasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear and windy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 15 32 | 14 33 | 16 30 | 17
Wind 24 mph NW 22 mph NW 17 mph WNW 14 mph NW
Humidity 60% 48% 50% 62%
Chance of Precip. 80% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 84% 48% 43% 8%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:56 AM
5:38 PM
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Accomack
Monday
sunny Sunny. Warmer with highs in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 18 41 | 21 40 | 23 35 | 26
Wind 10 mph WNW 11 mph West 6 mph West 5 mph WSW
Humidity 76% 43% 52% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 5% 21% 42%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:55 AM
5:39 PM
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Accomack
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 27 45 | 30 45 | 33 41 | 36
Wind 6 mph SW 8 mph SW 6 mph SSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 82% 55% 61% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 72% 86% 86% 91%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:54 AM
5:40 PM
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Accomack
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 36 46 | 38 44 | 38 41 | 38
Wind 3 mph West 5 mph NW 5 mph NNE 4 mph NNE
Humidity 88% 73% 79% 90%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 56% 70% 48% 41%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:53 AM
5:41 PM
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Accomack
Thursday
partlysunny Partly sunny in the morning...then becoming cloudy. Highs around 50.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 36 46 | 38 45 | 40 42 | 40
Wind 4 mph NNE 6 mph ENE 7 mph South 7 mph SSE
Humidity 92% 72% 77% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 33% 40% 88% 87%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:51 AM
5:42 PM
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Accomack
Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 40 48 | 38 44 | 38 39 | 35
Wind 7 mph SW 7 mph West 7 mph WNW 7 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 71% 79% 87%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 82% 72% 55% 29%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:51 AM
5:42 PM
Source: NWS at 6:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Accomack
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 32 45 | 30 45 | 32 39 | 35
Wind 8 mph NW 6 mph NW 5 mph West 7 mph NNW
Humidity 88% 56% 60% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 26% 25% 28% 29%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:51 AM
5:42 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KWAL) 44 °F 26 °F
Record (KWAL) 66 °F (2009) 11 °F (1979)
Yesterday 46 °F 26 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 29
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Wachapreague, VA 37.0 °F
Ocean City Inlet, MD 39.9 °F
Kiptopeke, VA 41.0 °F
Bishops Head, MD 34.0 °F
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, VA 44.1 °F
Cambridge, MD 39.9 °F
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:56 AM EST 5:38 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:29 AM EST 6:05 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 5:58 AM EST 6:36 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:28 AM EST 7:06 PM EST
Moon 11:25 PM EST 9:21 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 35m
Length of Day
10h 42m
Tomorrow will be 2m 11s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 74% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
29 °F
Warrenton
28 °F
Suffolk
28 °F
Williamsburg
28 °F
West Point
3 °F
Hot Springs
10 °F
Wise
10 °F
Richlands
12 °F
Galax
13 °F
Staunton
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Melfa 27 °F Haze 7:55 AM EST
Wallops Island 24 °F Clear 7:54 AM EST
Salisbury 24 °F Clear 7:54 AM EST
St. Inigoes 26 °F Clear 7:53 AM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KMFV)
Wind Speed: 17.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 292° (WNW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KMFV 121255Z AUTO 32017G31KT 4SM HZ SCT038 M03/M09 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
The Frog and PenguINN, Onley, VA 27.6 °F 23 °F 14 °F 57% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 8:20 AM EST Normal  
NOS_PORTS Wachapreague, VA, Wachapreague, VA - - - - NNW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:42 AM EST MADIS
VADOT Tasley, Accomac, VA 26 °F 13 °F 12 °F 57% NW  at  18 mph 0.00 in / hr 59 ft 7:47 AM EST MADIS
NOS_PORTS Rappahannock Light, VA, Davis Wharf, VA - - - - NW  at  33 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:48 AM EST MADIS
Dixie Ln, Atlantic, VA 23.9 °F 14 °F 12 °F 62% WNW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 46 ft 7:23 AM EST Normal  
NERRS NERRS METEOROLOGICAL SITE SAINT JO, Wachapreague, VA 21 °F 14 °F 11 °F 64% WNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:30 AM EST MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:00 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST this morning...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST this morning.

* Areas affected: lower Maryland Eastern Shore and Virginia
Eastern Shore including Cambridge... Salisbury... Ocean City...
Melfa... Chincoteague and Cape Charles.

* Hazards: strong northwest winds in excess of 40 mph.

* Winds: frequent strong wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph with
isolated gusts to near 50 mph.

* Timing: strong winds will persist through 10 am this morning. Winds
will slowly decrease by afternoon.

* Impacts: some minor damage may result from the frequent strong
wind gusts. A few downed trees can be expected. Light objects
such as trash cans and lawn furniture will be blown around.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.





Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:29 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Snow ending but roads remain icy...

Snow has ended across the Eastern Shore..however... many roads are
partially covered with snow and becoming icy. Law enforcement is
reporting icy roads across all of the Eastern Shore of Maryland
and Virginia. Temperatures are expected to remain well below
freezing through the entire morning allowing ice to linger on area
roads after daybreak. Drive with caution this morning... reducing
speeds... and avoid sudden braking especially on bridges and
overpasses.



Local Storm Report


02/12/2012 0451 am

Melfa, Accomack County.

Snow m2.0 inch, reported by 911 call center.


            Roads covered


Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:55 am EST on February 12, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
on our home Page at weather.Gov/Wakefield

********************storm total snowfall********************

Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

Maryland

... Dorchester County...
   Cambridge 1.5 445 am 2/12 roads icy

... Somerset County...
   Princess Anne 2.0 450 am 2/12 roads covered
   Crisfield 1.0 451 am 2/12 roads icy

... Wicomico County...
   Salisbury 2.0 450 am 2/12 roads icy

... Worcester County...
   Snow Hill 2.0 530 am 2/12 roads icy
   Ocean City 1.0 530 am 2/12 roads icy

Virginia

... Accomack County...
   Melfa 2.0 451 am 2/12 roads covered

... City of Chesapeake...
   Great Bridge 0.5 532 am 2/12 911 call Center

... City of Norfolk...
   Norfolk 0.3 743 PM 2/11 co-op observer

... James City County...
   Fords Colony 0.5 828 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   Norge 0.5 826 PM 2/11 trained spotter