Flash Flood Warning 40, NWS Raleigh, NC

805 
WGUS72 KRAH 200508
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
108 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

NCC183-200700-
/O.CON.KRAH.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180820T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wake NC-
108 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR RALEIGH AND SURROUNDING 
AREAS...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM EDT FOR
CENTRAL WAKE COUNTY...

At 105 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in 
Raleigh and surrounding urban areas. At least three inches of rain 
have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Numerous 
water rescues and road closures have been reported.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Raleigh. This is a PARTICULARLY 
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Holly
Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale and Lake Wheeler.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening flash flooding is occurring across the area. Do not 
attempt to travel unless you must do so to escape the flooding or 
are under an evacuation order. If you are in a low lying area, along 
a creek or stream, or in an area experiencing flooding, take action 
now to protect your life. Move to higher ground immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3574 7841 3564 7890 3592 7881 3592 7876
      3595 7872 3596 7850

$$

10

734 
WGUS72 KRAH 200618
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
218 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

NCC183-200700-
/O.CON.KRAH.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180820T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wake NC-
218 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM EDT FOR
CENTRAL WAKE COUNTY...

At 213 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in 
Raleigh. Over 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
already occurring.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Holly
Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale and Lake Wheeler.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are still possible as 
additional thunderstorms move into the warned area.

Numerous roads in and around the city of Raleigh have been closed 
due to flooding. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding. Do not attempt to travel unless you must do so 
to escape the 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 3574 7841 3564 7890 3592 7881 3592 7876
      3595 7872 3596 7850

$$

10

049 
WGUS72 KRAH 200652
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
252 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

NCC183-200700-
/O.CON.KRAH.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180820T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wake NC-
252 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM EDT FOR
CENTRAL WAKE COUNTY...

At 251 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in 
Raleigh. Over 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
already occurring.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Morrisville,
Knightdale, William B Umstead State Park and Lake Wheeler.

Additional rainfall is likely in the warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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. 

&&

LAT...LON 3578 7847 3570 7868 3569 7888 3592 7881
      3591 7877 3588 7872 3588 7863 3589 7855
      3585 7847

$$

10

398 
WGUS52 KRAH 200657
FFWRAH
NCC183-201000-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180820T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
257 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Wake County in central North Carolina...

* Until 600 AM EDT

* At 253 AM EDT, local law enforcement officials reported ongoing 
  flooding along Capital Boulevard in Raleigh. Also, Crabtree Creek 
  at Old Wake Forest Road and at Anderson Drive are over flood 
  stage. Over 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
  occurring. Although the heaviest rain has ended and water has 
  begun to recede, additional rainfall is likely and high water on 
  many roadways will likely continue. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Morrisville,
  Knightdale, William B Umstead State Park and Lake Wheeler.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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. 

&&

LAT...LON 3578 7847 3570 7868 3569 7888 3592 7881
      3591 7877 3588 7872 3588 7863 3589 7855
      3585 7847

$$

10

125 
WGUS72 KRAH 200953
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
553 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

NCC183-201002-
/O.EXP.KRAH.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180820T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wake NC-
553 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL WAKE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 600
AM EDT...

The heavy rain has ended and most of the flood waters have receded. 
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a major threat, however there 
may still be some lingering water on roadways. Please continue to 
heed any remaining road closures. A flood advisory remains in effect 
for Crabtree Creek at Old Wake Forest Road.

LAT...LON 3578 7847 3570 7868 3569 7888 3592 7881
      3591 7877 3588 7872 3588 7863 3589 7855
      3585 7847

$$

10

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
933 PM EDT Sun Aug 19 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will move into central NC tonight, then stall overhead.
This boundary will return northward late Monday night into Tuesday.
A strong cold front will cross the area late Wednesday and Wednesday
night.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 930 PM Sunday...

Couple of surface boundaries set up across the forecast area this
evening. One across the NC/VA border where some persistent
convection has been occurring for several hours. Backbuilding
precipitation has led to an area of greater than five inches of rain
across northern Person County. This is the greatest area of concern
at this time. A second, currently inactive boundary a bit south of
the first and running more southwestward down US 1 has upper 70s
dewpoints southeast of it with some low 70s north of it. Convective
allowing models suggest that this may become a focus for convection
later this evening as the HRRR in particular shows this area
becoming active after midnight. Pushing back to a more synoptic
frame of reference, a wave off to the west will continue to push
southeastward into the area overnight and may provide some
additional support for ascent during the overnight hours. Do not
expect much in the way of severe activity, however the slow moving
nature of the convection this evening could lead to more flooding
issues. Overnight lows generally in the lower 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 340 PM  Sunday...

The sfc boundary is projected to lie close to highway 64 by early
Monday. This sfc front will serve as a focus for scattered
convection Monday afternoon. Severe parameters a little more
impressive with shear values approaching 30kts across the north with
MLCAPE values 1600-2000 J/kg. This would suggest that the convection
may organize into broken bands, enhancing the threat for locally
damaging wind gusts. Convective allowing models suggest that
convective will be random, with not much organization.

The approach of a stronger s/w, crossing the mid MS Valley, will
induce a sly flow over central NC Monday night. This will push the
stalled boundary north back into Virginia by early Tuesday. The
retreating boundary may trigger additional showers and isolated
thunderstorms overnight Monday night.

Widespread low clouds Monday morning will inhibit insolation and
deter temperature recovery a bit. Once the sun breaks through,
convection will quickly fire, adding another hurdle to temperature
recovery. Thus, highs Monday will likely stall in the mid-upper 80s.
If the extensive low clouds hold on until mid day/early afternoon,
then highs across the northern counties may end up 3-4 degrees
cooler than forecast. Lows Monday night near 70-lower 70s.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 132 pm Sunday...

Two main weather stories during the long term:

1. Severe thunderstorm risk late in the day Tuesday.
2. Cooling/Drying trend for Thursday through Saturday.

First, the severe weather threat: With the approach of an amplified
mid/upr trough, we'll see deep warm/moist s/sw flow ahead of it and
warm sector destabilization on Tuesday.  As a prefrontal sfc trough
approaches late in the day, in conjunction with increasing deep
layer shear with the approach of the mid/upr trough, the ingredients
for isolated to scattered severe tstms will come together. Deep
layer shear progs, along with forecast soundings and hodographs
suggest storm mode will be mostly multi-cell cluster with straight-
line winds being the main threat, however there's enough low level
shear to support the potential for a couple isolated supercells.
Timing for such a line of tstms appears to be later in the day, or
mainly evening hours.  Shower and tstm activity expected to wind
down overnight.   Then on Wednesday, the sfc cold front and upper
trough axis are forecast to move through, so will need to keep a
chance for showers/tstms in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon,
but the best forcing for such activity (and severe storms) will have
exited, so any pcpn on Wednesday should be fairly light. Temps
Tuesday and Wednesday near-normal.

Second, the cooling/drying trend:  In the wake of Wednesday's cold
front and upper trough passage, look for cool/dry air advection
along with high pressure building to our north.  That will set up
central NC to have a period of pleasant weather Thursday and Friday,
perhaps even lasting through most of Saturday, with temps several
degrees below normal (highs in the lower 80s and lows in the upper
50s to lower 60s). There are hints that a coastal trough may bring
moisture back into eastern NC over the weekend, but the bulk of that
moisture (and rain chances) right now appear to remain mostly to our
east and south.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 750 PM Sunday...

An upper level disturbance can be seen on water vapor this
evening rotating east. There is a leftover boundary from earlier
convection just north of KRDU and KRWI this evening and the NSSL
WRF is showing current convection across the north pushing south
and igniting along this boundary. Other high res models aren't
as impressive, but also are not handling current trends well
either. Given the orientation and location of current mesoscale
boundaries have kept TAFs advertising this solution.

Monday morning, convection will quickly decrease in coverage as
the upper level low centers over the northeastern United
States. As this happens, another round of low level stratus will
be possible. NAM soundings have latched on to this signal with
the GFS not as robust (cigs confined to the triad). Given what
happened last night and very similar sounding profiles, think
the stratus will happen. Some sub IFR restrictions will also be
possible towards KGSO and KINT which future TAF packages might
need to include.

During the day Monday, the upper level low will exit east across
the region with another round of showers and thunderstorms
possible in the afternoon. Some gusty winds will be possible in
any of the heavier showers and thunderstorms as dry air exists
in the mid to upper levels.

Outlook (00z Tuesday through Friday): The atmosphere will
remain moist and unsettled across central NC through mid week,
leading to rounds of scattered convection, and lengthy periods
of early morning low clouds. A cold front is expected to cross
the region Wednesday evening with drier air filtering in behind.
This will lead to a period of VFR conditions Thursday and
Friday.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...WSS
NEAR TERM...Ellis
SHORT TERM...WSS
LONG TERM...NP
AVIATION...Haines

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
403 PM EDT Sun Aug 19 2018

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-200930-
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-
403 PM EDT Sun Aug 19 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorm are possible through Midnight
across central NC. The primary severe weather hazard will be locally
damaging winds. In addition, locally heavy rain will result in flash
flooding of streets and poor drainage areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms Monday and
Tuesday with the main hazard being locally damaging winds. In
addition, locally heavy rainfall will be associated with all
thunderstorms which may trigger brief flooding of streets and poor
drainage areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
830 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

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

0822 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 WSW BETHEL HILL       36.49N 78.90W
08/19/2018                   PERSON             NC   911 CALL CENTER

            MULTIPLE ROADS WITH HIGH WATER IN BETHEL
            HILL, INCLUDING BETHEL HILL SCHOOL RD,
            GENTRY MASSEY RD, AND BOWMANTOWN RD AT JOHN
            OBIE RD. DOT IS ON THE SCENE.

&&

JFD

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1021 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

NCZ008-025-026-041-200315-
Franklin NC-Durham NC-Wake NC-Granville NC-
1021 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN GRANVILLE...NORTH
CENTRAL WAKE...EASTERN DURHAM AND WEST CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES
UNTIL 1115 PM EDT...

At 1021 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Creedmoor, moving south at 10 mph.

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

Heavy rain and minor flooding will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Creedmoor, Butner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Falls Lake, Lake Butner,
Falls Lake State Rec Area, Falls Lake Boat Ramp, Purnell and
Rollingview Marina.

LAT...LON 3616 7883 3622 7860 3604 7837 3592 7879
TIME...MOT...LOC 0221Z 337DEG 8KT 3613 7869

HAINES

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1107 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

NCZ008-025-026-041-200400-
Franklin NC-Durham NC-Wake NC-Granville NC-
1107 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTH CENTRAL
GRANVILLE...NORTHEASTERN WAKE...SOUTHEASTERN DURHAM AND SOUTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT...

At 1106 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Franklinton to 6 miles
west of Wake Forest to near Durham. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Louisburg, Wake Forest, Franklinton, Bunn, Rolesville,
Youngsville, Falls Lake State Rec Area, Falls Lake and Falls Lake
Boat Ramp.

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.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3606 7818 3587 7832 3581 7871 3601 7881
      3613 7846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 296DEG 16KT 3614 7843 3600 7863 3595 7893

HAINES

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
1130 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

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

1040 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 NE CREEDMOOR          36.16N 78.62W
08/19/2018                   GRANVILLE          NC   911 CALL CENTER

            TREE DOWN AT TAR RIVER RD AND HESTER RD.

&&

JFD

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1130 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

NCZ025-040-041-200430-
Chatham NC-Durham NC-Wake NC-
1130 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN WAKE...NORTHEASTERN
CHATHAM AND SOUTHERN DURHAM COUNTIES UNTIL 1230 AM EDT...

At 1130 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rdu International, or 7 miles northwest of Cary, moving east at 10
mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Morrisville,
Lake Wheeler, William B Umstead State Park and Parkwood.

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 3575 7899 3596 7896 3602 7875 3585 7866
      3566 7864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0330Z 282DEG 8KT 3588 7886

HAINES

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1151 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

NCZ041-042-200430-
Johnston NC-Wake NC-
1151 PM EDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL WAKE AND NORTHWESTERN
JOHNSTON COUNTIES UNTIL 1230 AM EDT...

At 1151 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cary, moving east at 15 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Clayton, Rdu International, Apex, Holly
Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale and Wendell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This thunderstorm is producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to
ground lightning. Seek shelter indoors and stay away from windows. If
you cannot seek shelter indoors, an enclosed vehicle can provide safe
shelter. Deadly lightning strikes can occur well ahead of an
approaching storm, prior to the arrival of rain and wind.

&&

LAT...LON 3594 7839 3593 7835 3568 7836 3551 7851
      3569 7886 3591 7880 3595 7841
TIME...MOT...LOC 0351Z 282DEG 15KT 3579 7875

HAINES