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Tornado Warning 12, NWS Raleigh, NC

September 1, 20174 counties in North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this tornado warning at Sep 1, 2017, 2:16 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 44 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: Sep 1, 2017, 2:16 PM EDT (18:16 UTC)
Expired: Sep 1, 2017, 3:00 PM EDT
In force: 44 min
Issued by: NWS Raleigh, NC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.0 in

Counties Davidson County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Randolph County, NC, Stanly County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 153 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:17 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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Sep 1, 1:49 PM EDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 70 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 208 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -38 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 585 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 86 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 143 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.4

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The text

As transmitted.

000 
WFUS52 KRAH 011816
TORRAH
NCC057-123-151-167-011900-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0012.170901T1816Z-170901T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
216 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Davidson County in central North Carolina...
  Northwestern Montgomery County in central North Carolina...
  Southwestern Randolph County in central North Carolina...
  Eastern Stanly County in central North Carolina...

* Until 300 PM EDT
    
* At 216 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Plyler, or near Albemarle, moving northeast at 10
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Albemarle, Troy, Badin Lake, Plyler, Badin, Denton, Star,
  Richfield, New London and Eldorado.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3551 8024 3550 8023 3551 8018 3552 8018
      3553 8020 3555 8020 3573 8004 3542 7975
      3522 8023 3535 8038
TIME...MOT...LOC 1816Z 226DEG 10KT 3534 8024 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

WSS

4 follow-up statements

213 
WWUS52 KRAH 011826
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
226 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

NCC057-123-151-167-011900-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170901T1900Z/
Davidson NC-Montgomery NC-Randolph NC-Stanly NC-
226 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON...NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTHWESTERN
RANDOLPH AND NORTHEASTERN STANLY COUNTIES...
    
At 226 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Albemarle, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Albemarle, Badin Lake, Badin, New London, Newsom, Pinehaven Marina,
Eldorado, Fish Tales Marina, Morrow Mountain State Park and Martha.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8023 3547 8020 3550 8018 3552 8018
      3553 8020 3555 8020 3565 8004 3542 7975
      3529 8019 3542 8028
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 226DEG 21KT 3540 8017 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

WSS

269 
WWUS52 KRAH 011833
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
233 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

NCC057-011842-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170901T1900Z/
Davidson NC-
233 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved away 
from the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.

LAT...LON 3544 8020 3546 8017 3549 8016 3551 8014
      3551 8007 3556 8007 3561 8001 3542 7975
      3536 8015 3542 8021
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 226DEG 21KT 3542 8014 

$$

NCC123-151-167-011900-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170901T1900Z/
Montgomery NC-Randolph NC-Stanly NC-
233 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH AND NORTHEASTERN
STANLY COUNTIES...
    
At 232 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Badin Lake, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Albemarle, Badin Lake, Badin, Pinehaven Marina, Eldorado, Fish Tales
Marina, Morrow Mountain State Park and Whip-O-Will Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3544 8020 3546 8017 3549 8016 3551 8014
      3551 8007 3556 8007 3561 8001 3542 7975
      3536 8015 3542 8021
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 226DEG 21KT 3542 8014 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

WSS

973 
WWUS52 KRAH 011839 RRA
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
239 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

NCC151-167-011848-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170901T1900Z/
Randolph NC-Stanly NC-
239 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH AND NORTHEASTERN
STANLY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. **! Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for much 
of central North Carolina.

LAT...LON 3551 8014 3551 7987 3542 7975 3538 8006
      3539 8007 3540 8009 3542 8009 3543 8010
      3544 8010 3545 8011 3546 8011 3547 8014
      3549 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 240DEG 24KT 3544 8007 

$$

NCC123-011900-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170901T1900Z/
Montgomery NC-
239 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
    
At 238 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Badin Lake, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Badin Lake, Pinehaven Marina, Eldorado, Fish Tales Marina and
Whip-O-Will Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3551 8014 3551 7987 3542 7975 3538 8006
      3539 8007 3540 8009 3542 8009 3543 8010
      3544 8010 3545 8011 3546 8011 3547 8014
      3549 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 240DEG 24KT 3544 8007 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

WSS

912 
WWUS52 KRAH 011903
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
303 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

NCC123-011913-
/O.EXP.KRAH.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170901T1900Z/
Montgomery NC-
303 PM EDT FRI SEP 1 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAS
EXPIRED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Raleigh.

LAT...LON 3551 8014 3551 7987 3542 7975 3538 8006
      3539 8007 3540 8009 3542 8009 3543 8010
      3544 8010 3545 8011 3546 8011 3547 8014
      3549 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 226DEG 10KT 3548 8002 

$$

WSS

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 1, 1:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Richmond	31 min
Sep 1, 2:25 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Montgomery, Moore, Richmond	35 min
Sep 1, 2:34 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Sampson, Wayne	41 min
Sep 1, 2:54 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Chatham, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph	51 min
Sep 1, 3:02 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Moore	43 min
Sep 1, 3:14 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Wayne	61 min
Sep 1, 3:26 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Randolph	64 min
Sep 1, 3:32 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RAH	Randolph	118 min
Sep 1, 3:44 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Lee	46 min
Sep 1, 3:45 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Alamance, Chatham, Randolph	45 min
Sep 1, 3:52 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RAH	Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph, Stanly	3 hr
Sep 1, 3:59 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Chatham, Harnett, Lee	46 min
Sep 1, 4:00 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Wilson	60 min
Sep 1, 4:06 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Montgomery	54 min
Sep 1, 4:08 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Anson, Richmond	67 min
Sep 1, 4:25 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Anson, Chatham, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore and 3 more	50 min
Sep 1, 4:32 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Durham	58 min
Sep 1, 4:36 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RAH	Alamance, Guilford, Randolph	114 min
Sep 1, 4:38 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Harnett, Johnston, Wake	52 min
Sep 1, 5:02 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Harnett, Johnston, Wake	43 min
Sep 1, 5:04 PM EDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	RAH	Harnett, Johnston, Wake	26 min
Sep 1, 5:14 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	RAH	Hoke, Moore, Richmond, Scotland	31 min
Sep 1, 5:16 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Hoke, Scotland	44 min
Sep 1, 5:19 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Harnett, Hoke, Lee and 3 more	41 min
Sep 1, 5:24 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	RAH	Hoke, Scotland	36 min
Sep 1, 5:27 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	RAH	Johnston	48 min
Sep 1, 5:38 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Wake	67 min
Sep 1, 5:42 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RAH	Chatham, Durham, Lee, Orange, Wake	3 hr
Sep 1, 5:44 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Cumberland, Hoke	46 min
Sep 1, 5:46 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RAH	Johnston, Wayne	3 hr
Sep 1, 5:57 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	RAH	Hoke, Scotland	33 min
Sep 1, 5:58 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RAH	Wake	3 hr
Sep 1, 5:58 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	RAH	Harnett	27 min
Sep 1, 6:08 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RAH	Johnston, Wake	3 hr
Sep 1, 6:09 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Davidson	66 min
Sep 1, 6:10 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Franklin, Johnston, Nash, Wake, Wayne, Wilson	50 min
Sep 1, 6:37 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Cumberland	53 min
Sep 1, 6:40 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Hoke, Scotland	50 min
Sep 1, 6:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Nash, Wilson	67 min
Sep 1, 7:15 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Cumberland, Sampson	45 min
Sep 1, 7:36 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Wayne	54 min
Sep 1, 7:52 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Cumberland	38 min
Sep 1, 7:53 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RAH	Cumberland	3 hr
Sep 1, 7:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Sampson	61 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.