Flash Flood Warning 38, NWS Raleigh, NC

684 
WGUS72 KRAH 190425
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1225 AM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

NCC085-101-105-125-190545-
/O.CON.KRAH.FF.W.0038.000000T0000Z-180819T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Moore NC-Harnett NC-Lee NC-Johnston NC-
1225 AM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM EDT FOR
CENTRAL MOORE...HARNETT...LEE AND SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSTON COUNTIES...

At 1224 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to five inches of rain have 
already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sanford, Lillington, Carthage, Angier, Benson, Whispering Pines,
Coats, Four Oaks, and Broadway.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from the heavy rain will cause flash flooding of
creeks and streams, roads, low lying and poor drainage areas. Do not
drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the road. Many roads
and intersections in the area will quickly flood. When encountering
flooded roads, turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3521 7964 3531 7970 3546 7962 3554 7899
      3552 7897 3555 7895 3556 7884 3552 7871
      3559 7862 3561 7844 3538 7843

$$

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255 
WGUS72 KRAH 190509
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
109 AM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

NCC085-101-105-125-190519-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FF.W.0038.000000T0000Z-180819T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Moore NC-Harnett NC-Lee NC-Johnston NC-
109 AM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL MOORE...HARNETT...LEE AND
SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSTON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3521 7964 3531 7970 3546 7962 3554 7899
      3552 7897 3555 7895 3556 7884 3552 7871
      3559 7862 3561 7844 3538 7843

$$

Ellis

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1000 PM EDT Sat Aug 18 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A mid and upper-level trough and surface cold front will
approach the region from the west tonight. The front is expected to
drop into Virginia and western North Carolina on Sunday and drift
into central North Carolina by Monday morning.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 955 PM Saturday...

Convection continues to fire across the southern Piedmont, the
Triangle and east through Rocky Mount. The vast majority of this
activity is and should remain sub-severe. Can't rule out an isolated
severe thunderstorm with damaging wind the most likely threat. Heavy
rain and frequent lightning will continue as these storms move east
over the next several hours. Should see some gradual weakening of
activity but to this point plenty of moisture and enough lift have
kept storms persistent this evening. Pockets of fog and low stratus
can be expected especially in the wake of showers and thunderstorms.
Not much change in temperatures overnight with lows in the low 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 335 PM Saturday...

Sunday, the s/w responsible for our scattered convection tonight
will be lifting newd away from our region Sunday morning. This will
place central NC in a weak subsidence zone, and likely suppress
convective development through early afternoon. As the atmosphere
heats up and destabilizes, expect scattered convection to develop
once again. Convective coverage may become enhanced Sunday night
another s/w and attendant sfc boundary will approach from the west.
Instability Sunday afternoon anticipated to be as strong if not a
little stronger than this afternoon. While instability sufficient,
effective shear projected to be weaker than this afternoon. While a
strong/severe storm possible, most of the convection will remain
below severe criteria. Of concern will be the potential for locally
heavy downpours which may trigger extensive ponding on streets and
poor drainage areas.

Extensive cloudiness and scattered convection will limit the
temperature recovery. Highs Sunday should mainly be in the mid-upper
80s. Overnight temperatures near 70-lower 70s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 235 PM Saturday...

A sfc front will be stalled across central NC at the start of the
long term period, thanks to westerly flow above it.  The flow aloft
will become SW in the wake of a short wave ridge passing by early
Tuesday, so look for the aforementioned boundary to lift back north
as a warm front during the daytime Tuesday.  These features,
combined with abundant moisture invof them, will result in a decent
chance for rain during this time.

Then for Tuesday night into Wednesday, the next short wave trough
upstream will be digging ESE across the Great Lakes, and in
response, a prefrontal sfc trough, along with a line of showers and
tstms, is expected to move across central NC Tuesday night.  The
subsequent cold front is expected to follow and move across our area
during the daytime Wednesday, thus will keep good chance PoPs going
during that time.

Models are suggesting that we could see a drying trend in the wake
of Wednesday's cold front, but we'll have to keep a chance for
showers in the forecast, at least across our eastern zones, until
the upper trough axis moves across the area by mid-day Thursday.
Then Thursday night through Saturday is starting to look like it
could be a dry period with cooler temps with lower humidity.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 830 PM Saturday...

VFR conditions are expected this evening outside of any convection
associated with an approaching disturbance. Convection is expected to
dissipate/move off to the east by late this evening/early Sunday
morning (by 06/07Z). Sub-VFR conditions and gusty winds will be
possible with any showers and/or storms. In the wake of the
convection, pockets of MVFR/IFR ceilings due to stratus may occur,
though coverage is expected to be less compared to this morning.

A moist and unstable atmosphere in conjunction with a slow moving
sfc front will cause periods of convection across central NC through
Tuesday (mainly during the afternoon/evenings). Anticipate periods
of MVFR ceilings and visibility due to the convection. A stronger
sfc front may impinge upon central NC Wednesday and Thursday,
maintaining a threat for scattered convection and associated MVFR
parameters.

&&

.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Blaes
NEAR TERM...Ellis
SHORT TERM...WSS
LONG TERM...np
AVIATION...BSD/WSS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
519 AM EDT Sat Aug 18 2018

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-190930-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
519 AM EDT Sat Aug 18 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

An approaching cold front will trigger numerous showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. A few storms may be strong
to severe with a primary threat from downburst winds. In addition,
locally heavy rain may result in flash flooding of poor drainage and
urban areas.

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

The potential for showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain
and a few strong to severe storms will continue through mid week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
808 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

NCZ039-040-073>076-083-084-190115-
Stanly NC-Richmond NC-Anson NC-Lee NC-Chatham NC-Randolph NC-
Moore NC-Montgomery NC-
808 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

...AN AREA OF SHOWERS AND STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT MOORE...
NORTHERN ANSON...NORTHERN RICHMOND...MONTGOMERY...SOUTHEASTERN
RANDOLPH...SOUTHEASTERN STANLY...LEE AND SOUTHERN CHATHAM COUNTIES
UNTIL 915 PM EDT...

At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of showers and
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of
Siler City to near Ansonville. Movement was east at 25 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Heavy rain and minor flooding and deadly cloud to ground lightning
will also be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Sanford, Southern Pines, Troy, Carthage, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Biscoe,
Ansonville, Hoffman and Goldston.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
40 mph are capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around
trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other light outdoor
objects.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning, especially in urban areas where prolonged heavy rain
can quickly lead to flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3520 8028 3570 7959 3568 7897 3561 7899
      3558 7892 3527 7922 3524 7918 3502 7954
      3508 8029
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 275DEG 21KT 3563 7946 3510 8018

Ellis

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
852 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

NCZ025-040>042-076-077-190145-
Lee NC-Johnston NC-Chatham NC-Durham NC-Harnett NC-Wake NC-
852 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL HARNETT...LEE...WAKE...
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON...EASTERN CHATHAM AND SOUTHERN DURHAM COUNTIES
UNTIL 945 PM EDT...

At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fuquay-Varina, or 13 miles southwest of Cary, moving northeast at 25
mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Heavy rain and minor flooding and deadly cloud to ground lightning
will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Sanford, Pittsboro, Lillington, Garner,
Fuquay-Varina, Clayton and Angier.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
40 mph are capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around
trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other light outdoor
objects.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning, especially in urban areas where prolonged heavy rain
can quickly lead to flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3606 7871 3562 7830 3525 7917 3525 7919
      3527 7922 3528 7922 3531 7919 3533 7923
      3568 7932 3586 7903 3586 7902 3587 7901
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 241DEG 21KT 3561 7891

Ellis

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
955 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

NCZ038-039-073>075-190300-
Stanly NC-Randolph NC-Davidson NC-Moore NC-Montgomery NC-
955 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN MOORE...
SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON...MONTGOMERY...SOUTHERN RANDOLPH AND STANLY
COUNTIES UNTIL 1100 PM EDT...

At 955 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of High
Rock Lake to Badin Lake to near Midland. Movement was east at 30 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Heavy rain and minor flooding and deadly cloud to ground lightning
will also be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, Albemarle, Troy, Badin Lake, North Carolina Zoo, Biscoe,
Seagrove, Plyler, Locust and Norwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
50 mph are capable of knocking down small or weakened trees and
blowing around trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other
light outdoor objects.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning, especially in urban areas where prolonged heavy rain
can quickly lead to flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3550 8030 3551 8018 3558 8021 3561 8024
      3564 8022 3570 7955 3552 7956 3551 7954
      3548 7954 3519 7962 3522 8048
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 266DEG 27KT 3558 8014 3543 8011 3526 8047

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
958 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

NCZ040>043-075>078-190315-
Lee NC-Johnston NC-Chatham NC-Harnett NC-Wake NC-Moore NC-Wayne NC-
Wilson NC-
958 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN MOORE...
NORTHEASTERN WAYNE...HARNETT...LEE...SOUTHWESTERN WAKE...JOHNSTON...
WILSON AND SOUTHERN CHATHAM COUNTIES UNTIL 1115 PM EDT...

At 957 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Angier to 8
miles west of Lillington to 8 miles west of Carthage. Movement was
east at 50 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Heavy rain and minor flooding and deadly cloud to ground lightning
will also be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, Sanford, Smithfield, Lillington, Carthage, Wilson, Garner,
Fuquay-Varina, Clayton and Pinehurst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
50 mph are capable of knocking down small or weakened trees and
blowing around trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other
light outdoor objects.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning, especially in urban areas where prolonged heavy rain
can quickly lead to flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3539 7784 3520 7962 3558 7955 3578 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 260DEG 44KT 3550 7859 3537 7896 3530 7956

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1000 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

NCZ026>028-041>043-190300-
Edgecombe NC-Nash NC-Johnston NC-Franklin NC-Wake NC-Wilson NC-
1000 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NASH...EDGECOMBE...NORTHEASTERN
WAKE...NORTH CENTRAL JOHNSTON...NORTHERN WILSON AND CENTRAL FRANKLIN
COUNTIES UNTIL 1100 PM EDT...

At 1000 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Zebulon, or 17 miles south of Louisburg, moving east at 50 mph.

Wind gusts up to 45 mph will be possible with this storm.

Heavy rain and minor flooding and deadly cloud to ground lightning
will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Nashville, Wilson, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Elm
City, Dortches, Bailey and Bunn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
45 mph are capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around
trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other light outdoor
objects.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning, especially in urban areas where prolonged heavy rain
can quickly lead to flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3581 7742 3581 7745 3580 7748 3572 7851
      3606 7853 3613 7764 3611 7762 3609 7753
      3608 7754 3607 7753 3606 7754 3605 7753
      3604 7753 3604 7747 3602 7744 3601 7743
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 260DEG 44KT 3586 7833

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
1020 PM EDT SAT AUG 18 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 PM     LIGHTNING        5 S DUNCAN              35.49N 78.89W
08/18/2018                   HARNETT            NC   911 CALL CENTER

            LIGHTNING STRUCK A HOME ON REGAL CREST DR IN
            FUQUAY VARINA, CAUSING IT TO CATCH ON FIRE.

&&

JFD