Alert archive / North Carolina / Special Weather Statements in 2017

Special Weather Statement, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

July 8, 2017Dare County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this special weather statement at Jul 8, 2017, 5:42 PM EDT for Dare County, North Carolina. It was in force for 48 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 8, 2017, 5:42 PM EDT (21:42 UTC)
Expired
Jul 8, 2017, 6:30 PM EDT
In force
48 min
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

County Dare County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:45 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 nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 158 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2017-07-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2712 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2017-07-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 98 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2712 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-22 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
748 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
98 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.3
Supercell composite
8.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <title>Service Notice</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="index.css">
</head>
<body>
  <main class="wrap">
    <section class="card" role="status" aria-live="polite">
      <div class="status" id="status">Temporary Notice</div>
      <h1 id="headline">This service is currently unavailable.</h1>
      <p id="message1">
        The site you requested is temporarily down for maintenance or an unexpected outage.
      </p>
      <p id="message2">
        Please try again in a few minutes.
      </p>
      <p class="small" id="detail">
        If you are an administrator, restore upstream service and remove the redirect/fallback rule when normal operations resume.
      </p>
    </section>
  </main>
  <script src="index.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 8, 4:18 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 4:18 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <title>Service Notice</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="index.css">
</head>
<body>
  <main class="wrap">
    <section class="card" role="status" aria-live="polite">
      <div class="status" id="status">Temporary Notice</div>
      <h1 id="headline">This service is currently unavailable.</h1>
      <p id="message1">
        The site you requested is temporarily down for maintenance or an unexpected outage.
      </p>
      <p id="message2">
        Please try again in a few minutes.
      </p>
      <p class="small" id="detail">
        If you are an administrator, restore upstream service and remove the redirect/fallback rule when normal operations resume.
      </p>
    </section>
  </main>
  <script src="index.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 8, 9:26 AM EDT, 8 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
926 AM EDT Sat Jul 8 2017

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>094-091200-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Craven-Pamlico-
926 AM EDT Sat Jul 8 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop and move
into the region this afternoon and tonight. Some storms may be
severe with damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Storms will also
produce heavy rain which could lead to localized flooding in low
lying areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region
Sunday. A few storms may become strong to marginally severe with
damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Storms could also produce
heavy rain which could lead to localized flooding in low lying areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ095-098-103-104-091200-
Carteret-Onslow-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
926 AM EDT Sat Jul 8 2017

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern 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.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

In addition...scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to
develop and move into the region this afternoon and tonight. Some
storms may be severe with damaging wind gusts the primary threat.
Storms will also produce heavy rain which could lead to localized
flooding in low lying areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region
Sunday. A few storms may become strong to marginally severe with
damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Storms could also produce
heavy rain which could lead to localized flooding in low lying areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 8, 4:19 PM EDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <title>Service Notice</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="index.css">
</head>
<body>
  <main class="wrap">
    <section class="card" role="status" aria-live="polite">
      <div class="status" id="status">Temporary Notice</div>
      <h1 id="headline">This service is currently unavailable.</h1>
      <p id="message1">
        The site you requested is temporarily down for maintenance or an unexpected outage.
      </p>
      <p id="message2">
        Please try again in a few minutes.
      </p>
      <p class="small" id="detail">
        If you are an administrator, restore upstream service and remove the redirect/fallback rule when normal operations resume.
      </p>
    </section>
  </main>
  <script src="index.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 4:36 PM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <title>Service Notice</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="index.css">
</head>
<body>
  <main class="wrap">
    <section class="card" role="status" aria-live="polite">
      <div class="status" id="status">Temporary Notice</div>
      <h1 id="headline">This service is currently unavailable.</h1>
      <p id="message1">
        The site you requested is temporarily down for maintenance or an unexpected outage.
      </p>
      <p id="message2">
        Please try again in a few minutes.
      </p>
      <p class="small" id="detail">
        If you are an administrator, restore upstream service and remove the redirect/fallback rule when normal operations resume.
      </p>
    </section>
  </main>
  <script src="index.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 4:58 PM EDT, 44 minutes before
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <title>Service Notice</title>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="index.css">
</head>
<body>
  <main class="wrap">
    <section class="card" role="status" aria-live="polite">
      <div class="status" id="status">Temporary Notice</div>
      <h1 id="headline">This service is currently unavailable.</h1>
      <p id="message1">
        The site you requested is temporarily down for maintenance or an unexpected outage.
      </p>
      <p id="message2">
        Please try again in a few minutes.
      </p>
      <p class="small" id="detail">
        If you are an administrator, restore upstream service and remove the redirect/fallback rule when normal operations resume.
      </p>
    </section>
  </main>
  <script src="index.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 5:20 PM EDT, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
520 PM EDT SAT JUL 8 2017

NCZ090>093-098-082215-
Onslow-Jones-Craven-Lenoir-Duplin-
520 PM EDT SAT JUL 8 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN JONES...
SOUTHWESTERN LENOIR...WEST CENTRAL CRAVEN...NORTHWESTERN ONSLOW AND
CENTRAL DUPLIN COUNTIES...

At 519 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Rose Hill to near Beulaville.
Movement was northeast at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are possible with these
storms.

These storms will be near...
  Beulaville around 555 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Magnolia and Pink
Hill.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3516 7782 3519 7723 3488 7756 3484 7817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 238DEG 20KT 3489 7803 3496 7769

JBM
Special weather statement, Jul 8, 5:42 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
542 PM EDT SAT JUL 8 2017

NCZ103-082230-
Outer Banks Dare-
542 PM EDT SAT JUL 8 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL OUTER BANKS DARE
COUNTY...

At 542 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of
Stumpy Point, moving east at 40 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Waves, Rodanthe and Hatteras Island Fishing Pier.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3579 7545 3557 7546 3556 7566 3574 7570
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 260DEG 35KT 3567 7560

Heden

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 7, 8:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXHyde50 min
Jul 7, 9:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXCraven50 min
Jul 7, 9:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXCarteret, Craven, Jones44 min
Jul 7, 10:05 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX55 min
Jul 7, 10:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXCarteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow18 min
Jul 7, 10:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXCarteret59 min
Jul 7, 10:34 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX41 min
Jul 7, 10:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX61 min
Jul 7, 11:11 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX49 min
Jul 7, 11:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXCarteret54 min
Jul 7, 11:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXBeaufort64 min
Jul 7, 11:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXCarteret46 min
Jul 8, 12:35 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX55 min
Jul 8, 2:26 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX64 min
Jul 8, 4:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDuplin41 min
Jul 8, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDuplin39 min
Jul 8, 4:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDare32 min
Jul 8, 5:16 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX44 min
Jul 8, 5:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDuplin55 min
Jul 8, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX64 min
Jul 8, 6:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDare55 min
Jul 8, 6:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDare34 min
Jul 8, 6:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX61 min
Jul 8, 7:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXDare56 min
Jul 8, 7:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXDare66 min
Jul 8, 7:55 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX65 min

Nearby

Special Weather Statements in North Carolina, 2017Every special weather statement in 2017

Sources

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