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River Flood Warning 32, NWS Raleigh, NC

December 24, 2015Cumberland County, North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this river flood warning at Dec 24, 2015, 6:04 AM EST for Cumberland County, North Carolina. It took effect at Dec 24, 2015, 10:05 AM EST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2015, 6:04 AM EST (11:04 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2015, 10:05 AM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2015, 4:22 AM EST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Cumberland County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Cape Fear River at Fayetteville (FAYN7). The gauge peaked at 39.78 ft at Dec 25, 2015, 2:00 AM EST.

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Action stage
35 ft
Minor stage
35 ft
Moderate stage
48 ft
Major stage
58 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02104000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

003 
WGUS42 KRAH 241104
FLWRAH


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH, NC
604 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015



...The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC051-242304-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FL.W.0032.151224T1505Z-151228T0922Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1505Z.151225T1800Z.151227T2122Z.NO/
604 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* from this morning to late Sunday night, or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Thursday the stage was 33.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by late 
  this morning and continue to rise to near 46.6 feet by tomorrow 
  early afternoon.The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 47.0 feet, The boat ramp and portions of the upper parking 
  areas at Riverside Bait and Tackle are flooded. The stage and seating 
  area at the Cape Fear amphitheatre are flooded. There is significant 
  lowland flooding downstream.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   

Cape Fear
 Fayetteville     35  33.2 Thu 05 AM  33.3  45.7  44.0  37.5  31.0      


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage: 20.52
       

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$
11 follow-up statements
662 
WGUS82 KRAH 241531
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
1031 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC051-250331-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151228T0200Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151226T0000Z.151227T1400Z.NO/
1031 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 35.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 45.0 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage late Sunday
  morning.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.

                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Cape Fear
 Fayetteville     35  35.7 Thu 10 AM  44.0  42.4  35.4  30.9  27.5

To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$
059 
WGUS82 KRAH 242218
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
518 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Lillington affecting Harnett County

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

  Haw River At Haw River affecting Alamance County

  Haw River Near Bynum affecting Chatham County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC085-251018-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-151226T1056Z/
/LLLN7.1.ER.151224T0515Z.151225T0000Z.151225T2256Z.NO/
518 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Lillington.
* At  4:46 PM Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.4 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water threatens homes upstream on Riverside 
  Hills Drive.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Cape Fear
 Lillington       14  14.9 Thu 05 PM  14.8  12.0  10.2   9.1   8.7


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Lillington:     104.60
     
&&

LAT...LON 3549 7885 3537 7867 3525 7865 3526 7876
          3532 7877 3543 7892         

$$

NCC051-251018-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151228T0200Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151226T0000Z.151227T1400Z.NO/
518 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  4:00 PM Thursday the stage was 38.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 45.0 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage late Sunday
  morning.


&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Cape Fear
 Fayetteville     35  38.2 Thu 04 PM  44.0  42.4  35.4  30.9  27.5


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

NCC001-251018-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-151226T0112Z/
/HAWN7.1.ER.151224T0435Z.151225T0000Z.151225T1312Z.NO/
518 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Haw River At Haw River.
* At  5:00 PM Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late this 
  afternoon and continue to rise to near 20.1 feet by this 
  evening.The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, There is significant overflow on the right 
  bank opposite the water treatment plant.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Haw River
 Haw River        18  17.2 Thu 05 PM  18.3  13.1   9.7   7.6   6.3


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

	    Haw River:      471.69


&&

LAT...LON 3624 7953 3613 7934 3590 7918 3585 7930
          3604 7944 3613 7954         

$$

NCC037-251017-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-151226T0417Z/
/BYNN7.1.ER.151223T1355Z.151224T0846Z.151225T1617Z.NO/
518 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Haw River Near Bynum.
* At  5:01 PM Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The river widens up to 400 feet across. It 
  floods pasturelands on the right bank and woodlands on the left.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Haw River
 Bynum            11  12.8 Thu 05 PM  11.5   9.3   7.9   6.9   6.4


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Bynum:          283.31

&&

LAT...LON 3590 7918 3582 7911 3576 7905 3569 7916
          3585 7930                   

$$
152 
WGUS82 KRAH 250156
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
856 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015


...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Lillington affecting Harnett County

  Haw River At Haw River affecting Alamance County


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

  Haw River Near Bynum affecting Chatham County

  Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County

  Tar River At Louisburg affecting Franklin County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC101-251356-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.151223T1837Z.151225T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
856 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* At  8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 13.6 feet 
  by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. The Smithfield town 
  park and the Neuse riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Neuse River
  Smithfield  15  18.3 Thu 08 PM    17.5  13.6  12.0  13.5  14.8


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Smithfield:      99.26

&&

LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
          3547 7842 3556 7835         

$$

NCC085-250226-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-151226T1056Z/
/LLLN7.1.ER.151224T0515Z.151224T1716Z.151225T0106Z.NO/
856 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Cape Fear River At Lillington.
* At  8:31 PM Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* fell below flood stage at  8:06 PM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.7 feet by Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flood stage - the boat launch ramp and 
  wooden deck at Howards Barbeque are flooded.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Cape Fear
  Lillington  14  13.9 Thu 09 PM    12.6   9.7   9.1   7.3   6.7


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Lillington      104.60

&&

LAT...LON 3549 7885 3537 7867 3525 7865 3526 7876
          3532 7877 3543 7892         

$$

NCC051-251356-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151227T0834Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T1200Z.151226T2034Z.NO/
856 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 39.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 41.3 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 
  afternoon.


&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Cape Fear
  Fayettevil  35  39.3 Thu 08 PM    41.3  37.1  31.9  28.5  24.0


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

NCC001-250226-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-151226T0112Z/
/HAWN7.1.ER.151224T0435Z.151224T0945Z.151224T1456Z.NO/
856 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Haw River At Haw River.
* At  8:30 PM Thursday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* fell below flood stage at  9:56 AM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 13.7 feet by Saturday
  morning.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Haw River
  Haw River   18  16.9 Thu 08 PM    17.4  13.7   9.9   7.8   6.4


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Haw River:      471.69
 
&&

LAT...LON 3624 7953 3613 7934 3590 7918 3585 7930
          3604 7944 3613 7954         

$$

NCC037-251356-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-151226T0430Z/
/BYNN7.3.ER.151223T1355Z.151224T2146Z.151225T1630Z.NR/
856 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Haw River Near Bynum.
* At  8:30 PM Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The river widens up to 400 feet across. It 
  floods pasturelands on the right bank and woodlands on the left.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Haw River
  Bynum       11  12.4 Thu 08 PM    11.3   9.8   8.7   7.4   6.7


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Bynum:          283.31
 
&&

LAT...LON 3590 7918 3582 7911 3576 7905 3569 7916
          3585 7930                   

$$

NCC069-251356-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151226T1410Z/
/LOUN7.1.ER.151224T2005Z.151225T0600Z.151226T0210Z.NO/
856 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River At Louisburg.
* At  8:31 PM Thursday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.9 feet  
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage 
  late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. Flooding begins in 
  Pruitt and Shannon Villages on the east side of town.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Tar River
  Louisburg   20  21.2 Thu 09 PM    21.7  17.9  13.7  10.2   8.4


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Louisburg:      176.71
 

&&

LAT...LON 3616 7835 3611 7828 3595 7818 3590 7820
          3606 7830 3613 7838         

$$
903 
WGUS82 KRAH 250952
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
452 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015





...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina..

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

  Haw River Near Bynum affecting Chatham County

  Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County

  Tar River At Louisburg affecting Franklin County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC101-252152-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.151223T1837Z.151225T0215Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
452 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* At  4:15 AM Friday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 13.6 feet 
  by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. The Smithfield town 
  park and the Neuse riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue  

Neuse River
  Smithfield  15  18.1 Fri 04 AM    17.5  13.6  12.0  13.5  14.8


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage: 99.26
       

&&

LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
          3547 7842 3556 7835         

$$

NCC051-252152-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151227T1606Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T1200Z.151227T0406Z.NO/
452 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  4:00 AM Friday the stage was 39.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 40.2 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow late 
  evening.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Minor flood stage. The boat ramp and lower parking 
  lot at Riverside Bait and Tackle off Person Street are flooded. The stage 
  and lower seating area at Cape fear amphitheater are flooded. 
  
&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   

Cape Fear
  Fayettevil  35  39.9 Fri 04 AM    40.2  38.4  32.9  27.9  23.5


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage: 20.52
       

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

NCC037-252152-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-151226T0430Z/
/BYNN7.3.ER.151223T1355Z.151224T2146Z.151225T1630Z.NR/
452 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Haw River Near Bynum.
* At  4:31 AM Friday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The river widens up to 400 feet across. It 
  floods pasturelands on the right bank and woodlands on the left.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue  

Haw River
  Bynum       11  11.1 Fri 05 AM    11.3   9.8   8.7   7.4   6.7


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage: 283.31      


&&

LAT...LON 3590 7918 3582 7911 3576 7905 3569 7916
          3585 7930                   

$$

NCC069-252152-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151226T1410Z/
/LOUN7.1.ER.151224T2005Z.151225T0916Z.151226T0210Z.NO/
452 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River At Louisburg.
* At  4:16 AM Friday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. Flooding occurs in 
  Pruitt and Shannon Villages on the east side of town. In addition,
  banks overflow at Main Street, and River Bend Park is flooded. Storm 
  drains are inundated along the river. 

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Tar River
  Louisburg   20  21.9 Fri 04 AM    21.7  17.9  13.7  10.2   8.4


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage: 176.71
       

&&

LAT...LON 3616 7835 3611 7828 3595 7818 3590 7820
          3606 7830 3613 7838         

$$
720 
WGUS82 KRAH 251500
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
1000 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC051-260300-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151228T0215Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T0715Z.151227T1415Z.NO/
1000 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  9:00 AM Friday the stage was 39.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Flood stage. The boat ramp and lower parking 
  lot at Riverside Bait and Tackle off Person Street are flooded. The
  stage and lower seating area at the Cape Fear amphitheater are 
  flooded.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Action Stage. Banks begin to overflow.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.

                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Cape Fear
 Fayetteville     35  39.5 Fri 09 AM  38.0  35.3  31.6  27.8  23.7

To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$
183 
WGUS82 KRAH 260213
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
913 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015





...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Deep River At Moncure affecting Chatham and Lee Counties

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

  Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County

  Tar River At Louisburg affecting Franklin County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC101-261413-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-151226T2000Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.151223T1837Z.151225T0215Z.151226T0800Z.NO/
913 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* At  8:15 PM Friday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early tomorrow.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Flooding begins along the 
  Neuse riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the 
  water treatment plant.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Neuse River
  Smithfield  15  16.1 Fri 08 PM    14.4  11.9  12.1  13.9  14.5


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:



        Smithfield:      99.26



&&

LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
          3547 7842 3556 7835         

$$

NCC037-105-261412-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-151226T1632Z/
/MONN7.1.ER.151225T0700Z.151225T2145Z.151226T0432Z.NO/
913 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Deep River At Moncure.
* At  8:45 PM Friday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage late 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Flooding is likely upstream
  of the gage site along North Plank Road just south of highway 421 
  in Lee county, and on R Jordan Road north of highway 421 in Chatham
  county. At the gage site, flooding reaches the base of the river 
  gage housing, but is confined to woods and pasture immediately 
  adjacent to the river.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Cape Fear
  Moncure      9   9.2 Fri 09 PM     8.5   6.1   3.8   2.7   2.2


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:



        Moncure:        150.00



&&

LAT...LON 3567 7910 3563 7907 3559 7904 3546 7935
          3554 7939                   

$$

NCC051-261412-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151227T1621Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T0715Z.151227T0421Z.NO/
913 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  8:00 PM Friday the stage was 38.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late evening.


&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Cape Fear
  Fayettevil  35  38.4 Fri 08 PM    37.3  32.9  23.8  19.2  17.5


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:



        Fayetteville:    20.52



&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

NCC069-261412-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151226T1800Z/
/LOUN7.1.ER.151224T2005Z.151225T1016Z.151226T0600Z.NO/
913 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River At Louisburg.
* At  8:46 PM Friday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage  
  after midnight.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Banks overflow at Main 
  Street. River Bend Park is flooded and storm drains are inundated 
  along the river.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Tar River
  Louisburg   20  20.9 Fri 09 PM    18.7  12.6   8.5   6.3   6.0


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:



        Louisburg:      176.71



&&

LAT...LON 3616 7835 3611 7828 3595 7818 3590 7820
          3606 7830 3613 7838         

$$
051 
WGUS82 KRAH 261145
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
645 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015





...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Deep River At Moncure affecting Chatham and Lee Counties

  Tar River At Louisburg affecting Franklin County


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

  Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC101-262345-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-151227T0013Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.151223T1837Z.151225T0215Z.151226T1213Z.NO/
645 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* At  6:15 AM Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Flooding begins along the 
  Neuse riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the 
  water treatment plant.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed  

Neuse River
  Smithfield  15  15.1 Sat 06 AM    15.0  12.2  12.1  13.9  14.5


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Smithfield:      99.26
 
&&

LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
          3547 7842 3556 7835         

$$

NCC037-105-261215-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-151226T1632Z/
/MONN7.1.ER.151225T0700Z.151225T2145Z.151226T0807Z.NO/
645 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Deep River At Moncure.
* At  5:45 AM Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage at  3:07 AM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 6.1 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed 

Cape Fear
  Moncure      9   8.9 Sat 06 AM     8.5   6.1   3.8   2.7   2.2


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Moncure:        150.00
 
&&

LAT...LON 3567 7910 3563 7907 3559 7904 3546 7935
          3554 7939                   

$$

NCC051-262345-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151227T1640Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T0715Z.151227T0440Z.NO/
645 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  6:00 AM Saturday the stage was 37.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tonight.


&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed 

Cape Fear
  Fayettevil  35  37.8 Sat 06 AM    37.6  32.9  23.8  19.2  17.5


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52
        
&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

NCC069-261215-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151226T1800Z/
/LOUN7.3.ER.151224T2005Z.151226T1101Z.151226T1113Z.NO/
645 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tar River At Louisburg.
* At  6:16 AM Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage at 6:13 AM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 12.6 feet by tomorrow
  morning.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed  

Tar River
  Louisburg   20  19.4 Sat 06 AM    19.3  12.6   8.5   6.3   6.0


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Louisburg:      176.71

&&

LAT...LON 3616 7835 3611 7828 3595 7818 3590 7820
          3606 7830 3613 7838         

$$
001 
WGUS82 KRAH 261442
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
942 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC051-270242-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151228T0920Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T0715Z.151227T2120Z.NO/
942 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 37.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Flood stage. The boat ramp and lower parking 
  lot at Riverside Bait and Tackle off Person Street are flooded. The
  stage and lower seating area at the Cape Fear amphitheater are 
  flooded.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Action Stage. Banks begin to overflow.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.

                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Cape Fear
 Fayetteville     35  37.6 Sat 09 AM  36.0  32.5  27.4  22.7  20.2

To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$
498 
WGUS82 KRAH 270139
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
839 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2015


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

  Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC051-271339-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151228T0417Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T0715Z.151227T1617Z.NO/
839 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 36.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Flood stage. The boat ramp and lower parking 
  lot at Riverside Bait and Tackle off Person Street are flooded. The
  stage and lower seating area at the Cape Fear amphitheater are 
  flooded.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Cape Fear
  Fayettevil  35  36.8 Sat 08 PM    35.5  31.6  27.0  22.9  20.7


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:


        Fayetteville:    20.52
        
&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

NCC191-271339-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0036.151227T1030Z-151230T2125Z/
/GLDN7.1.ER.151227T1030Z.151229T0000Z.151230T0925Z.NO/
839 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* from late tonight to Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early tomorrow 
  and continue to rise to near 19.4 feet by Monday evening.The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Ferry Bridge Road begins to flood.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Neuse River
  Goldsboro   18  17.4 Sat 08 PM    18.1  19.2  19.4  17.7  15.6


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:


        Goldsboro:       42.95
      

&&

LAT...LON 3538 7807 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
          3530 7797 3534 7810         

$$
952 
WGUS82 KRAH 270941
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
441 AM EST SUN DEC 27 2015





...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina..
  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC051-272141-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151228T0417Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T0715Z.151227T1617Z.NO/
441 AM EST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At  4:00 AM Sunday the stage was 35.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Flood stage. The boat ramp and lower parking 
  lot at Riverside Bait and Tackle off Person Street are flooded. The
  stage and lower seating area at the Cape Fear amphitheater are 
  flooded.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu 

Cape Fear
  Fayettevil  35  35.8 Sun 04 AM    35.5  31.6  27.0  22.9  20.7


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52
        
&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

NCC191-272141-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0036.151227T1108Z-151230T2125Z/
/GLDN7.1.ER.151227T1108Z.151229T0000Z.151230T0925Z.NO/
441 AM EST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* until Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:15 AM Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this morning 
  and continue to rise to near 19.4 feet by tomorrow evening.The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Ferry Bridge Road begins to flood.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.


             FLD  OBSERVED                   FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION     STG   STG  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   

Neuse River
  Goldsboro   18  17.8 Sun 04 AM    18.1  19.2  19.4  17.7  15.6


To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:


        Goldsboro:       42.95
        

&&

LAT...LON 3538 7807 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
          3530 7797 3534 7810         

$$
499 
WGUS82 KRAH 271525
FLSRAH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
1025 AM EST SUN DEC 27 2015

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not 
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.

&&

NCC051-271555-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-151228T0417Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.151224T1328Z.151225T0715Z.151227T1415Z.NO/
1025 AM EST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 34.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* fell below flood stage at  9:15 AM Sunday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 30.0 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Flood stage. The boat ramp and lower parking 
  lot at Riverside Bait and Tackle off Person Street are flooded. The
  stage and lower seating area at the Cape Fear amphitheater are 
  flooded.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Action Stage. Banks begin to overflow.

&&

The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.

                 FLD  OBSERVED                FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION         STG  STG  DAY TIME    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Cape Fear
 Fayetteville     35  34.9 Sun 10 AM  30.0  24.9  23.3  22.7  22.4

To convert the above stage readings to above mean sea level (ft), add
the following to the stage:

        Fayetteville:    20.52

&&

LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3485 7875 3485 7886
          3514 7890 3526 7876         

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Raleigh, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Dec 24, 4:30 AM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 24, 4:30 AM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
430 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

.SYNOPSIS...ANOMALOUSLY STRONG SUB-TROPICAL HIGH PRESSURE OVER
THEWEST-CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN WILL MAINTAIN UNSEASONABLY WARM
ANDHUMID SOUTHERLY FLOW THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED
STATESTHROUGH THE WEEKEND...BEFORE A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH VAAND
NC LATE SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
AS OF 400 AM THURSDAY...

SHORTWAVE TROUGH OVER THE GREAT LAKES WILL EXIT INTO EASTERN CANADA
TODAY. THE PARENT SURFACE LOW PRESSURE WILL FOLLOW SUIT...WITH THE
ATTENDANT TRAILING COLD FRONT PUSHING INTO THE MOUNTAINS AND MID-
ATLANTIC STATES WHERE WILL STALL OUT THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

HEIGHTS ALOFT WILL BEGIN TO RISE OVER THE REGION TODAY AS STRONG SUB-
TROPICAL HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE WEST-CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN
RETROGRADES WESTWARD TOWARDS THE SOUTHEAST COAST. FORCING WILL BE
WEAK ACROSS THE AREA TODAY...WITH GENERALLY BROAD WARM MOIST AIR
ADVECTION AND PERHAPS WEAK DPVA FROM A SHORTWAVE IMPULSE WITHIN THE
SWLY FLOW BETWEEN THE TROUGH TO OUR WEST AND SUBTROPICAL HIGH TO OUR
EAST. THE BETTER FORCING WILL LIE JUST TO OUR WEST AND NORTH INVOF
THE STALLING FRONT. HOWEVER...WEAK DIURNAL DESTABILIZATION(500-
1000J/KG MLCAPE)FROM RECORD SETTING WARMTH AND PLUME OF ANOMALOUSLY
HIGH PWATS OF 1.5 TO 2.0"( 3 TO 4 S.D. ABOVE NORMAL) IN PLACE OVER
THE AREA WILL SUPPORT SCATTERED SHOWERS AND POSSIBLY A LIGHTNING
STRIKE OR TWO...MAINLY ACROSS THE NORTHWEST PIEDMONT IN CLOSER
PROXIMITY TO THE FRONT. WITH AREA CREEKS AND RIVERS RUNNING HIGH AND
IN SOME CASES EXPERIENCING MINOR FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL OVER
THE PAST 48 HOURS...WILL EXTEND THE FLOOD WATCH TO 00Z FRIDAY ACROSS
THE WESTERN PIEDMONT TO ACCOUNT FOR ANY HEAVY CONVECTIVE RAINS THAT
MAY DEVELOP ACROSS THE FAR WESTERN COUNTIES.  HIGHS WILL RANGE FROM
LOWER TO MID 70S NW PIEDMONT TO NEAR 80 SOUTHEAST.

ANY CONVECTION SHOULD DIMINISH/WEAKEN AFTER PEAK HEATING...BUT AGAIN
COULD SEE SOME SHOWER ACTIVITY PERSIST ACROSS THE FAR
NORTHERN/NORTHWEST ZONES IN THE VICINITY OF THE FRONT. LOWS
IN THE MID 60S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT/...
AS OF 400 AM THURSDAY...

SUB-TROPICAL HIGH BUILDING INTO THE AREA FROM THE EAST MAY EVER SO
SLIGHTLY SHOVE THE THE AXIS OF DEEP MOISTURE WESTWARD ON CHRISTMAS
DAY. THE INCREASINGLY WARMER AIRMASS ALOFT WILL BE LESS SUPPORTIVE
OF SHOWER ACTIVITY WITH NEARBY FRONT STALLED TO OUR NORTH AND WEST
REMAINING CONVECTIVE ACTIVE. THUS WILL INCLUDE AT LEAST A SLIGHT TO
SMALL CHANCE OF POPS. CONTINUED RECORD/NEAR RECORD WARMTH FOR
CHRISTMAS DAY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S NW TO UPPER 70S SOUTHEAST.
LOWS AGAIN IN THE 60S.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
AS OF 420 AM THURSDAY...

THE WELL-ADVERTISED ANOMALOUSLY STRONG SUB-TROPICAL RIDGE ALOFT
CENTERED OVER THE WEST-CENTRAL ATLANTIC...AND ASSOCIATED "BERMUDA
SURFACE HIGH"...WILL MAINTAIN INFLUENCE WITH A WARM AND UNSEASONABLY
HUMID REGIME ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
PRECIPITATION CHANCES WILL BE LIMITED TO SLIGHT EACH AFTERNOON...
WHEN PEAK DIURNAL HEATING (WELL INTO THE 70S TO NEAR 80 DEGREES FROM
FAY TO GSB) OF THE HUMID BOUNDARY LAYER MAY ALLOW FOR SOME CU TO
BYPASS A CAPPING INVERSION AND GROW INTO ISOLATED SHOWERS/STORMS.

CHANGES ARE LIKELY ON THE HORIZON FOR NEXT WEEK...HOWEVER...AS AN
UPPER LOW INVOF THE RIO GRANDE LATE IN THE WEEKEND EJECTS TOWARD
THE GREAT LAKES IN RESPONSE TO A "KICKER' TROUGH FORECAST TO BARREL
INTO CA BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. ASSOCIATED CONFLUENT FLOW ALOFT IN SPLIT
FLOW BETWEEN THE EJECTING UPPER LOW AND THE NORTHERN BRANCH POLAR
JET OVER THE NORTHEAST AND EASTERN CANADA...AND ON THE NORTHEASTERN
PERIPHERY OF THE STOUT SUB-TROPICAL RIDGE...WILL SUPPORT THE
MAINTENANCE OF A STRONG (~1040'ISH MB) CONTINENTAL POLAR SURFACE
HIGH ALONG THE US/CANADIAN BORDER.

THE CP SURFACE HIGH WILL RIDGE SOUTH IN TYPICAL CAD FASHION ONCE
EAST OF THE APPALACHIANS...WITH THE ASSOCIATED LEADING EDGE MARKED
BY THE WAVY FRONTAL ZONE FORECAST TO WAVER FROM THE LOW-MID MS
VALLEY TO THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC COAST FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS...BEFORE
BEING DRIVEN SOUTH THROUGH CENTRAL NC LATE SUN NIGHT-MON.
TEMPERATURES MON ARE CONSEQUENTLY LIKELY TO FALL THROUGH THE 50S
DURING THE DAY...WITH ISENTROPIC UPGLIDE AND FRONTOGENETICALLY-
DRIVEN LOW CLOUDS AND RAIN BECOMING INCREASINGLY LIKELY LATER
MON...AND ESPECIALLY MON NIGHT.

AN OCCLUDED SURFACE LOW WILL ACCOMPANY THE AFOREMENTIONED EJECTING
UPPER LOW INTO THE GREAT LAKES...WHILE A SECONDARY/TRIPLE POINT LOW
WILL DEVELOP EAST OF THE APPALACHIANS/ALONG A RETREATING WEDGE FRONT
ACROSS THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC PIEDMONT ON TUE. A GOOD TO LIKELY CHANCE
OF RAIN...AND POSSIBLY THUNDER IN THE WARM SECTOR IF THE WEDGE
INDEED ERODES AND ALLOWS THE ASSOCIATED SURFACE FRONT TO RETREAT
INTO CENTRAL NC TUE AFTERNOON...WILL RESULT. REGARDLESS...CONTINUED
SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT WILL REMAIN FROM THE GOM TO THE EAST
COAST...BETWEEN A NEWLY-AMPLIFYING TROUGH INTO THE FOUR CORNERS
REGION AND THE SEMI-PERMANENT SUB-TROPICAL RIDGE OFF THE SOUTHEAST
COAST.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
AS OF 110 AM THURSDAY...

24 HOUR TAF PERIOD: LINGERING SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS CENTRAL
NC FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS... ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE NORTHWEST
PIEDMONT (KGSO/KINT). EXPECT LOW STRATUS WILL REDEVELOP BY AROUND
08Z OR SO... WITH IFR/LIFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AREAWIDE (LOW TO
MEDIUM CONFIDENCE THOUGH WRT HOW LOW AND HOW FAST IT WILL OCCUR).

CIGS WILL SLOWLY IMPROVE AFTER DAYBREAK... WITH THE MOST IMPROVEMENT
ACROSS EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE AREA (KRDU/KFAY/KRWI... MVFR/VFR).
FURTHER WEST... CIGS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY LIFT TO HIGH END IFR BY
AFTERNOON... POSSIBLY REACHING MVFR LATE AFTERNOON. THERE WILL BE A
CONTINUED CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND INTO THE
EVENING... ALONG WITH WIND GUSTS OF UP TO 20 TO 25 KTS FROM MID
MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.

OUTLOOK: WITH DEEP AND MOIST SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW CONTINUING FRIDAY
THROUGH THE THIS WEEKEND... PERIODS OF POOR AVIATION CONDITIONS WILL
PERSIST...ESPECIALLY OVERNIGHT WITH AREAS OF FOG.

&&

.CLIMATE...

HERE ARE THE AREA RECORD MAXIMUMS AND HIGH MINIMUMS FOR DECEMBER 24TH
AND 25TH. RECORDS HAVE BEEN KEPT IN THE GREENSBORO AREA SINCE
1903... IN THE RALEIGH AREA SINCE 1887... AND IN THE FAYETTEVILLE
AREA SINCE 1910.

DEC 24:       RECORD MAXIMUM   HIGH MINIMUM
GREENSBORO    71 (1964)        52 (1904)
RALEIGH       75 (1931)        59 (1891)
FAYETTEVILLE  78 (1931)        66 (1990)

DEC 25:       RECORD MAXIMUM   HIGH MINIMUM
GREENSBORO    74 (1955)        58 (1932)
RALEIGH       75 (1955)        63 (1932)
FAYETTEVILLE  79 (1932)        68 (1932)

&&

.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR NCZ021>023-038-039-
073-074-083-084.

&&

SYNOPSIS...2
NEAR TERM...CBL
SHORT TERM...CBL
LONG TERM...2
AVIATION...77/BADGETT
CLIMATE...RAH
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 24, 4:25 AM EST, 1 hour 39 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
425 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

NCZ021>023-038-039-073-074-083-084-250930-
FORSYTH-GUILFORD-ALAMANCE-DAVIDSON-RANDOLPH-STANLY-MONTGOMERY-ANSON-
RICHMOND-
425 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE SOME AREA CREEKS...STREAMS AND
MAIN STEM RIVERS TO EXPERIENCE MINOR FLOODING OVER THE NEXT FEW
DAYS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS BRIDGES...DIPS...OR OTHER LOW SPOTS
IF WATER COVERS THE ROAD. NEVER TRY TO CROSS A FLOWING STREAM ON
FOOT. TO ESCAPE RISING WATER...MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ007>011-024>028-040>043-075>078-085-086-088-089-250930-
PERSON-GRANVILLE-VANCE-WARREN-HALIFAX-ORANGE-DURHAM-FRANKLIN-NASH-
EDGECOMBE-CHATHAM-WAKE-JOHNSTON-WILSON-MOORE-LEE-HARNETT-WAYNE-
SCOTLAND-HOKE-CUMBERLAND-SAMPSON-
425 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

SOME AREA CREEKS...STREAMS AND MAIN STEM RIVERS ARE EXPERIENCING
MINOR FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CROSS BRIDGES...DIPS...OR OTHER LOW SPOTS IF WATER
COVERS THE ROAD. NEVER TRY TO CROSS A FLOWING STREAM ON FOOT. TO
ESCAPE RISING WATER...MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE SOME AREA CREEKS...STREAMS AND
MAIN STEM RIVERS TO EXPERIENCE MINOR FLOODING OVER THE NEXT FEW
DAYS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS BRIDGES...DIPS...OR OTHER LOW SPOTS
IF WATER COVERS THE ROAD. NEVER TRY TO CROSS A FLOWING STREAM ON
FOOT. TO ESCAPE RISING WATER...MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 7:07 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRAHSampson53 min
Dec 23, 7:29 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRAHSampson46 min
Dec 23, 8:01 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWayne59 min
Dec 23, 8:32 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRAHAnson, Stanly12 hr
Dec 23, 10:18 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRAHHarnett59 hr
Dec 23, 11:42 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRAHAlamance21 hr
Dec 24, 12:26 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRAHDurham, Orange9 hr
Dec 24, 10:24 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRAHFranklin44 hr
Dec 24, 10:39 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRAHDavidson, Forsyth, Guilford51 min
Dec 24, 3:01 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance44 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.