Wakefield (AKQ) National Weather Service Office
Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) are local branches of the National Weather Service in your community. Meteorologists in WFOs track local weather observations and interpret weather model data to create your local forecast.
WFOs also issue watches, warnings, and advisories to keep the public safe during severe weather.
This includes Granville, Halifax, Vance, Warren, Dare, Martin, Washington, Gates, Northampton, Hertford, Bertie, Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan, Orange, Spotsylvania, King George, Stafford, New Kent, Nottoway, Powhatan, King William, Sussex, Hanover, Talbot, City of Williamsburg, Southampton, Chesterfield, Greensville, Henrico, Goochland, Dinwiddie, Caroline, Brunswick, Amelia, Louisa, Charles City, Richmond, Essex, City of Petersburg, City of Richmond, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, Worcester, City of Chesapeake, Mathews, Northumberland, James City, City of Virginia Beach, Middlesex, Gloucester, Lancaster, Surry, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson, King and Queen, Dorchester, Westmoreland, Wicomico, Prince George, City of Franklin, City of Emporia, Northampton, Somerset, Caroline, Sussex, Accomack, York, Isle of Wight, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, Halifax, Charlotte, Buckingham, Appomattox, Albemarle, Prince Edward, Fluvanna, Cumberland, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg
Local expertise
Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) provide many resources to keep you informed of weather activity in your area. These tools can help you plan your day and protect your family and property in the event of severe weather.
Area Forecast Discussions
The area forecast discussion explains the science behind a forecast. In it, local meteorologists outline the key weather events for their area on a given day.
Current Area Forecast DiscussionWeather Event Briefings
Briefings contain extra information on top of regular forecasts. Meteorologists often issue them in the event of severe weather. They explain the probability of severe weather and include recommended actions for staying safe.
Current Weather Event Briefing [PDF download]