Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 5, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this tornado warning at May 24, 2017, 4:08 PM EDT for Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was in force for 52 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 24, 2017, 4:08 PM EDT (20:08 UTC)
- Expired
- May 24, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 52 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Forsyth County, NC
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 4:40 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Rural Hall, NC | TREE DOWN ON WOODY LANE. POSSIBLE RFD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| May 24, 4:40 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 W Rural Hall, NC | TREE DOWN ON STOUT FARM ROAD. POSSIBLE RFD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 3:46 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 49 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 52 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -47 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 553 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 105 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 137 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS52 KRAH 242008
TORRAH
NCC067-242100-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0005.170524T2008Z-170524T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
408 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Forsyth County in central North Carolina...
* Until 500 PM EDT
* At 407 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Harmony, or 8 miles northwest of Mocksville,
moving northeast at 30 mph. A funnel cloud with this storm has
been reported in Iredell.
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...
Huntsville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Donnaha and Stanleyville.
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 3611 8051 3612 8046 3614 8044 3617 8044
3621 8045 3622 8043 3624 8045 3626 8045
3626 8025 3625 8025 3604 8045 3606 8046
3604 8049 3605 8051 3609 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 206DEG 27KT 3598 8066
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
234 follow-up statements
864
WWUS52 KRAH 242020
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
420 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
NCC067-242100-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170524T2100Z/
Forsyth NC-
420 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FORSYTH COUNTY...
At 418 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Courtney, or near Yadkinville, moving northeast at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Public has reported a funnel cloud with this storm.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Donnaha and Stanleyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3611 8051 3612 8046 3614 8044 3617 8044
3621 8045 3622 8043 3624 8045 3626 8045
3626 8025 3625 8025 3604 8045 3606 8046
3604 8049 3605 8051 3609 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 206DEG 27KT 3606 8061
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
23076
WWUS52 KRAH 242036
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
436 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
NCC067-242100-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170524T2100Z/
Forsyth NC-
436 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FORSYTH COUNTY...
At 435 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near East Bend, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
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...
Donnaha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3612 8046 3614 8044 3617 8044 3621 8045
3622 8043 3624 8045 3626 8045 3626 8030
3624 8030 3611 8043
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 206DEG 27KT 3618 8054
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
23475
WWUS52 KRAH 242048
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
448 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
NCC067-242100-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170524T2100Z/
Forsyth NC-
448 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FORSYTH COUNTY...
At 447 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over East Bend, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Donnaha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3617 8044 3621 8045 3622 8043 3624 8045
3626 8045 3626 8030 3624 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 203DEG 22KT 3624 8049
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
23020
WWUS52 KRAH 242056
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
456 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
NCC067-242105-
/O.EXP.KRAH.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170524T2100Z/
Forsyth NC-
456 PM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FORSYTH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
500 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning is moving away from the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight 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.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for listening
area through midnight.
LAT...LON 3617 8044 3621 8045 3622 8043 3624 8045
3626 8045 3626 8030 3624 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 208DEG 25KT 3627 8046
$$
23The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 9:44 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | RAH | Davidson, Davie | 25 hr |
| May 24, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond and 2 more | 96 min |
| May 24, 3:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph | 78 min |
| May 24, 4:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Hoke, Richmond, Scotland | 65 min |
| May 24, 4:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 52 min |
| May 24, 4:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond | 48 min |
| May 24, 5:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 40 min |
| May 24, 5:30 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Johnston, Sampson, Wayne | 45 min |
| May 24, 5:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Davidson, Randolph, Stanly | 55 min |
| May 24, 6:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Johnston, Wayne, Wilson | 38 min |
| May 24, 6:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Franklin, Nash, Warren | 68 min |
| May 24, 6:41 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Nash | 12 min |
| May 24, 6:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Halifax | 54 min |
| May 24, 7:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Edgecombe, Wilson | 65 min |
| May 24, 7:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Edgecombe | 23 min |
| May 24, 7:32 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Halifax | 23 min |
| May 24, 7:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Halifax, Nash | 55 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.