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Latest Aviation Discussion:

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 735 PM EDT Wednesday...

VFR conditions prevail through the 00z TAF period. A mix of mid
and high clouds are noted on satellite imagery and surface
observations. Winds are 5-10 kt with variable direction as local
sea/bay/river breeze circulations weaken this evening. W or NW
winds 5-10 kt expected Thursday. Forecast soundings show limited
moisture at the top of the mixed layer but there may enough for
FEW or SCT CU late morning through the afternoon. Isolated 
showers or storms are possible late in the period but low 
confidence in coverage and timing preclude specific mention.

Note: An ongoing communication issue at the ORF ASOS has no 
expected timeframe for resolution, so have included AMD NOT 
SKED at ORF. 

Outlook: Isolated to scattered convection is possible Thursday
evening. Greater shower and storm coverage is expected Friday
with quieter conditions returning on Saturday. 

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This discussion and more can be found in the Area Forecast Discussion.

Aviation Forecasts

The National Weather Service Office in Wakefield, VA has responsibility for five Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts or TAFs in Virginia, Maryland and Northeast North Carolina.   Click on the RUNWAY on the map below to view the latest TAF.

RICHMOND

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  RIC TAF BOARD

NORFOLK

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  ORF TAF BOARD

SALISBURY

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  SBY TAF BOARD

ELIZABETH CITY

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  ECG TAF BOARD

NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMBURG

  TERMINAL FORECAST (TAF)

  HRS OF OBSERVATIONS

  FAA DETAILS

  TABULAR FORECAST

  PHF TAF BOARD

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One Center Weather Service Unit (CWSU) covers the NWS Wakefield, VA County Warning Area. Use the buttons on the map or....CLICK HERE to view either a Meteorological Impact Statement (MIS) or Center Weather Advisory (CWA) issued by the CWSUs.  For complete AVIATION WEATHER CENTER products click here.

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• 24 hour decoded observations for Virginia Portion of our CWA...
  HanoverLouisaRichmondChesterfieldPetersburgWest PointTappahannockWallops-IslandMelfaFort EustisNewport NEws/WilliamsburgLangley AFBNorfolk NASNorfolk AirportOceana NASWakefieldFranklinEmporiaSuffolkChesapeakeSouth HillFarmville
• 24 hour decoded observations for Maryland Portion of our CWA...
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• 24 hour decoded observations for North Carolina Portion of our CWA...
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• METAR Request form via the Aviation Weather Center. Raw and decoded observations.
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• Most Recent Snowfall/Rainfall Observer Network Reports
• Hourly Weather Roundup for our CWA

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Wind Rose Data

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• NORFOLK WIND ROSE DATA...
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