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Flash Flood Watch 4, NWS Raleigh, NC

July 23, 201831 counties in North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this flash flood watch at Jul 23, 2018, 3:14 AM EDT for 31 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jul 23, 2018, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 45 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 23, 2018, 3:14 AM EDT (07:14 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 23, 2018, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 25, 2018, 1:55 AM EDT
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
Flood severity
None
All 31 counties

Alamance County, NC, Anson County, NC, Chatham County, NC, Cumberland County, NC, Davidson County, NC, Durham County, NC, Edgecombe County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Franklin County, NC, Granville County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Halifax County, NC, Harnett County, NC, Hoke County, NC, Johnston County, NC, Lee County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Moore County, NC, Nash County, NC, Orange County, NC, Person County, NC, Randolph County, NC, Richmond County, NC, Sampson County, NC, Scotland County, NC, Stanly County, NC, Vance County, NC, Wake County, NC, Warren County, NC, Wayne County, NC, Wilson County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:13 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

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 93 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2018-07-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1604 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2018-07-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 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
1604 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1013 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.8
Supercell composite
6.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

781 
WGUS62 KRAH 230714
FFARAH

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
314 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...EXCESSIVE RAINFALL AND THREAT OF FLASH FLOODING EXPECTED OVER
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

.A large upper trough and deep southerly flow will produce 
periods of showers and thunderstorms, and the threat of flash 
flooding through Tuesday evening. Repetitive thunderstorms with
very heavy rain are expected to produce 2 to 4 inches of rain, 
with local 5 inches possible through Tuesday night. 

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Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Pfafftown, 
Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, 
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bethesda, 
Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, 
Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah,
Archdale, Trinity, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
314 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central North Carolina, 
  including the following areas, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, 
  Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, 
  Granville, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, 
  Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, 
  Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wayne, and 
  Wilson. 

* Through late Tuesday night

* Recent thunderstorms have saturated the soil over a large
  portion of central North Carolina. Disturbances rotating around
  a large upper trough, will combine with a deep southerly flow
  and low level boundaries to produce additional rounds of
  thunderstorms today through Tuesday night. Rainfall amounts of 2
  to 4 inches are expected, with locally 5 inches possible where
  storms repeat or train over the same areas. While the risk of
  flash flooding will be greatest during the afternoon and evening
  hours both today and Tuesday, at least some threat will persist
  into the nighttime hours as storms persist past midnight. The
  main areas of concern will be urban areas and flood prone areas,
  but rural areas that see repeat thunderstorms may have flash
  flooding develop as well. 
  
* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low-
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams.
  
 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Badgett
8 follow-up statements
592 
WGUS62 KRAH 231550
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1150 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...The Threat for Areas of Heavy Rain and Resultant Flash 
Flooding Will Continue across Central North Carolina Through
Tuesday Night...

.A large upper trough and deep southerly flow will support the
development of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain. 
Repetitive thunderstorms with very heavy rain may result in an
average of 2 to 4 inches of rain, with localized higher amounts
expected. 

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Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Pfafftown, 
Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, 
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bethesda, 
Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, 
Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah,
Archdale, Trinity, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
1150 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Central North Carolina, including the following Counties: 
  Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, 
  Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, 
  Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Orange, 
  Person, Randolph, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Vance, 
  Wake, Warren, Wayne, and Wilson. 

* Through late Tuesday night

* Recent thunderstorms have saturated the soil across portions of
  central North Carolina. Disturbances rotating around a large
  upper trough, will combine with a deep southerly flow and low
  level boundaries to produce additional rounds of thunderstorms
  through Tuesday night. Rainfall amounts will average between 2
  and 4 inches, with locally 5 inches or more possible where 
  storms repeat over the same area. While the risk of flash 
  flooding will be greatest during the afternoon and evening 
  hours, at least some threat will persist into the nighttime 
  hours as storms persist past midnight. The main areas of concern
  will be urban areas and flood prone areas, but rural areas that
  see repeat thunderstorms may have flash flooding develop as 
  well. 

* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low- 
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Blaes
055 
WGUS62 KRAH 231957
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
357 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...The Threat for Areas of Heavy Rain and Resultant Flash
Flooding Will Continue across Central North Carolina Through
Tuesday Night...

.A large upper trough and deep southerly flow will support the
development of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain
tonight through Tuesday night. Repetitive thunderstorms with very
heavy rain may result in an areal average of 2 to 4 inches of 
rain, with localized higher amounts expected.

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Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Pfafftown, 
Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, 
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bethesda, 
Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, 
Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah,
Archdale, Trinity, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
357 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* All of central North Carolina. 

* Through late Tuesday night.

* Recent thunderstorms have saturated the soil across portions 
  of central North Carolina. Disturbances rotating around a 
  large upper trough, will combine with a deep southerly flow 
  and low level boundaries to produce additional rounds of 
  thunderstorms through Tuesday night. Rainfall amounts will 
  average between 2 and 4 inches, with locally 5 inches or more 
  possible where storms repeat over the same area. While the 
  risk of flash flooding will be greatest during the afternoon 
  and evening hours, at least some threat will persist into the 
  nighttime hours as storms persist past midnight. The main 
  areas of concern will be urban areas and flood prone areas, 
  but rural areas that see repeat thunderstorms may have flash 
  flooding develop as well. 

* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low- 
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
344 
WGUS62 KRAH 240303
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1103 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...The Threat for Areas of Heavy Rain and Resultant Flash
Flooding Will Continue across Central North Carolina Through
Tuesday Night...

.A large upper trough and deep southerly flow will support the
development of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain
through Tuesday night. Repetitive thunderstorms with very heavy 
rain may result in an average of 2 to 4 inches of rain, with 
localized higher amounts.

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Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Pfafftown, 
Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, 
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bethesda, 
Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, 
Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah,
Archdale, Trinity, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
1103 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* All of central North Carolina. 

* Through late Tuesday night

* Recent thunderstorms have saturated the soil across portions of
  central NC. Disturbances rotating around a large upper trough, 
  will combine with a deep southerly flow and low level boundaries
  to produce additional rounds of thunderstorms through Tuesday 
  night. Rainfall amounts will average between 2 and 4 inches, 
  with locally 5 inches or more possible where storms repeat over 
  the same area. While the risk of flash flooding will be greatest
  during the afternoon and evening hours, at least some threat 
  will persist into the nighttime hours as storms persist past 
  midnight. The main areas of concern will be urban areas and 
  flood prone areas, but rural areas that see repeat thunderstorms
  may have flash flooding develop as well. 

* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low- 
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
394 
WGUS62 KRAH 240704
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
304 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...The Threat for Areas of Heavy Rain and Resultant Flash
Flooding Will Continue across Central North Carolina Through
Tonight...

.A large upper trough and deep southerly flow will support the
development of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain
through tonight. The main area of concern should shift into 
eastern North Carolina, but local flash flooding will remain a 
threat elsewhere. Repetitive showers and thunderstorms with very 
heavy rain may result in an average of 1 to 3 inches of rain, 
with localized higher amounts.

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Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Pfafftown, 
Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, 
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bethesda, 
Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, 
Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah,
Archdale, Trinity, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
304 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central North Carolina, including the following 
  areas, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, 
  Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, 
  Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Orange, 
  Person, Randolph, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Vance, 
  Wake, Warren, Wayne, and Wilson. 

* Through late tonight

* Disturbances rotating around a large upper trough, will combine
  with a deep southerly flow and low level boundaries to produce
  additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms through tonight.
  Rainfall amounts will average between 1 and 3 inches, with
  locally more possible where storms repeat over the same area.
  The highest threat of heavy rain and flash flooding will shift
  to eastern North Carolina, but localized flash flooding is still
  a risk in the west this afternoon and evening. The main areas of
  concern will be urban areas and flood prone areas, but rural
  areas that see repeat heavy rain episodes may have flash 
  flooding develop as well. 

* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low- 
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Badgett
049 
WGUS62 KRAH 241424
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1024 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA 
THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A large upper level trough and deep southerly flow will support 
the development of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy 
rain through tonight. The main area of concern should shift into 
eastern North Carolina, but local flash flooding will remain a 
threat elsewhere. Repetitive showers and thunderstorms with very 
heavy rain may result in an average of 1 to 3 inches of rain, with
localized higher amounts.

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Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Pfafftown, 
Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, 
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bethesda, 
Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, 
Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah,
Archdale, Trinity, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
1024 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central North Carolina, including the following 
  areas, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, 
  Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, 
  Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Orange, 
  Person, Randolph, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Vance, 
  Wake, Warren, Wayne, and Wilson. 

* Through late tonight.

* Disturbances rotating around a large upper level trough, will
  combine with a deep southerly flow and low level boundaries to
  produce additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms through
  tonight. Rainfall amounts will average between 1 and 3 inches,
  with locally higher amounts possible where storms train over 
  the same area. The highest threat of heavy rain and flash 
  flooding will shift to eastern North Carolina, but localized 
  flash flooding is still a risk in the west this afternoon and 
  evening. The main areas of concern will be urban areas and flood
  prone areas, but rural areas that see repeat heavy rain 
  episodes may have flash flooding develop as well. 

* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low- 
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
052 
WGUS62 KRAH 241902
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
302 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA
THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A large upper level trough and deep southerly flow will support
the development of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy
rain through tonight. The main area of concern should shift into
eastern North Carolina, but local flash flooding will remain a
threat elsewhere. Repetitive showers and thunderstorms with very
heavy rain may result in an average of 1 to 3 inches of rain,
with localized higher amounts.

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Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Pfafftown, 
Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lake Townsend, 
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bethesda, 
Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, 
Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah,
Archdale, Trinity, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
302 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central North Carolina, including the following 
  areas, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, 
  Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, 
  Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Orange, 
  Person, Randolph, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Vance, 
  Wake, Warren, Wayne, and Wilson. 

* Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday

* Disturbances rotating around a large upper level trough, will 
  combine with a deep southerly flow and low level boundaries to 
  produce additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms through 
  tonight. Rainfall amounts will average between 1 and 3 inches, 
  with locally higher amounts possible where storms train over 
  the same area. The highest threat of heavy rain and flash 
  flooding will shift to eastern North Carolina, but localized 
  flash flooding is still a risk in the west this afternoon and 
  evening. The main areas of concern will be urban areas and 
  flood prone areas, but rural areas that see repeat heavy rain 
  episodes may have flash flooding develop as well. 

* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low- 
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
041 
WGUS62 KRAH 250236
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1036 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE WESTERN NC PIEDMONT  
TONIGHT...


NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-075>078-084>086-088-089-250345-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FF.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180725T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, 
Henderson, Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, 
Roanoke Rapids, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, 
Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, 
Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, 
Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, 
Selma, Benson, Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, 
Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, 
Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
1036 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central North Carolina has
been cancelled. 

$$

NCZ007-021>024-038-039-073-074-083-250600-
/O.CON.KRAH.FF.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180725T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-
Montgomery-Anson-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, 
Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, 
Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, 
Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, 
Badin Lake, Eldorado, Wadesboro, and Polkton
1036 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The western NC Piedmont, including the following areas, 
  Alamance, Anson, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, 
  Orange, Person, Randolph, and Stanly. 

* Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday

* Disturbances rotating around a large upper level trough will
  overspread a stationary surface front over the western NC
  Piedmont. Localized rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches will be
  possible, with locally higher amounts possible where showers and
  storms repeat over the same area. The main areas of concern will
  be urban areas and flood prone areas. 

* Flash flooding can develop quickly in urban, and hilly to low- 
  lying and flood prone areas especially, along creeks and 
  streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
258 
WGUS62 KRAH 250555
FFARAH

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
155 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH EXPIRES AT 200 AM...

.Showers with heavy rain are localized to portions of the Triad
Region early this morning. Since widespread flooding is no longer
forecast, the Flash Flood Watch will be discontinued at 200 am. 

NCZ007-021>024-038-039-073-074-083-250700-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FF.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180725T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-
Montgomery-Anson-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, 
Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, 
Carrboro, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, 
Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, 
Badin Lake, Eldorado, Wadesboro, and Polkton
155 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central North Carolina has
been allowed to expire at 200 am. Isolated heavy showers are 
expected this morning over portions of the Winston-Salem, 
Greensboro, Lexington areas. Additional widespread flooding is 
not expected this morning.

$$

PWB

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Raleigh, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood watch went out at Jul 23, 2:45 AM EDT, 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 23, 2:45 AM EDT, 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
245 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
An upper level low pressure across the Ohio Valley will move slowly
south across the southern Appalachians into the middle of the work
week. A deep, moist, southerly flow will extend across the
Carolinas through much of the work week, then lift out to the NE
and weaken Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TODAY/...
As of 245 AM Monday...

In the very short term this morning, flash flood threat developing
near the low level circulation and stalled front, outflow boundaries
extending from near Fayetteville to just south of RDU, to Roanoke
Rapids. In addition, severe thunderstorms have punched the Coastal
Plain in the past few hours in an organized fashion. There continued
to be an area in concern through the early morning hours of flooding
in the FAY to RDU areas, given recent rains and current instability
axis/convective development. Even when this round of convective
wanes in the next few hours, additional storms with very heavy rain
expected again this afternoon and evening.

We are currently collaborating a broad brushed Flash Flood Watch for
all of the area from today through Tuesday night. Several vorticity
maximums will continue to rotate around the expansive mid/upper
trough across our region today through Tuesday night. Deep moisture
will continue to be transported north and when combined with the low
level boundaries and outflows at times, the moist confluent flow
will allow for large clusters and training bands of showers and
thunderstorms to develop and move over the area. While the urban
areas are more at risk of training heavy rains, even the rural areas
Flash Flood Guidance is lowering with each heavy rain episode and
becoming more vulnerable to flash flooding.

While the most intense convection and highest rainfall rates should
be during the afternoon and evening hours Monday and Tuesday, even
nighttime convection will be likely in this pattern.

We will carry likely or categorical POP today through Tuesday night
with QPF of 1 to 2 inches today and again on Tuesday/Tuesday night.
Average basin rainfall of 2-4 inches with local 5 inches is
expected. Given the expected training of storms at times, some areas
may get more than 5 inches.

Highs today and Tuesday generally in the mid to upper 80s. Lows
tonight and Tuesday night in the lower 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 245 AM Monday...

Collaborating Flash Flood Watch through Tuesday night. See above
discussion for details tonight through Tuesday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 230 PM Sunday...

The active/wet pattern is likely to continue through most/if not all
of the long term period as the area finds itself sandwiched between
a stalled mid/upper-level trough (west) and a sub-tropical Atlantic
High (east). This will exacerbate southerly/southwesterly fetch
across central NC, providing an airmass characterized by high PWAT
values (consistently in the 1.75 to 2.5 inch range) and persistent
diurnal shower/thunder chances. The airmass attempts to wash-out a
bit toward the end of the period as a frontal boundary approaches
the area from the northwest, however, models tend to agree with this
boundary stalling near/slightly north of the VA/NC border, keeping
us in the warm/humid/stormy airmass for the foreseeable future.

QPF amounts are going to be highly difficult to nail down due to the
convective nature of the precipitation. As an area average, expect
generally 1 to 3 inches of precipitation during this period. Higher
amounts will likely be located across the coastal plain with the
best moisture profile, and across the Piedmont/Triad region which
could see greater coverage thanks to mountain aided development each
afternoon. Flooding concerns will generally be locally dependent on
high rainfall rates and/or training storms across a particular area.
Currently, not a strong signal for potential river flooding
according to MMEFS, but with high QPF amounts expected across the
headwaters region in VA/western NC over the next 7 days, it could
easily transition into more of a concern eventually.

With boundary layer moisture ample through the period, thicknesses
are expected to remain generally near to slightly below normal,
thanks in a large part to persistent cloud cover and/or shower
development during prime daytime heating hours. Expect temperatures
generally in the low to mid 80s to begin the period, with a few
places touching 90 late week as the mid level flow flattens a bit,
and a mid to upper-level low is forecast to transverse through the
Great Lakes region by Friday/Saturday. Lows will generally settle a
bit warmer than normal, in the low to mid 70s during this period.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 105 AM Monday...

Aided by upper support this morning, showers and thunderstorms
are expected in the eastern part of NC, as far west as KFAY and
KRDU. MVFR to IFR CIGS and VSBYS will accompany the showers/storms.
Low stratus is expected to reduce CIGS to LIFR in the KGSO/KINT
areas with MVFR VSBYS in fog through 14z.

A general return to VFR conditions is expected between 14z and
17z, then showers/storms are again expected to develop with
associated MVFR CIGS and VSYBS through this evening.

Beyond 06Z Tuesday...A deep southerly flow of moist and unstable
air will result in an unsettled period through the work week.
Showers and thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon and
evening, combined with periods of low clouds and fog around daybreak
will result in a prolonged threat of adverse aviation conditions
through the week.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Badgett
NEAR TERM...Badgett
SHORT TERM...Badgett
LONG TERM...BSD
AVIATION...Badgett
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 22, 10:34 PM EDT, 4 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1034 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

NCZ011-027-028-042-043-078-088-089-240245-
Halifax-Nash-Edgecombe-Johnston-Wilson-Wayne-Cumberland-Sampson-
1034 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected overnight. An
area of more widespread and significant storms may skirt the Coastal
Plain, especially east of Interstate 95, after midnight through
daybreak. Some of these storms will be capable of producing very
heavy rain, gusty winds in excess of 50 mph and frequent lightning.

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

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring locally
heavy rainfall during the work week. The greatest threat for
thunderstorms with heavy rain will be during the afternoon and
evening hours each day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ007>010-021>026-038>041-073>077-083>086-240245-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-
Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
1034 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected overnight. A
few storms could produce very heavy rain, gusty winds in excess of 50
mph and frequent lightning.

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

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring locally
heavy rainfall during the work week. The greatest threat for
thunderstorms with heavy rain will be during the afternoon and
evening hours each day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 23, 2:25 AM EDT, 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
225 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

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

1247 AM     TSTM WND DMG     3 W GRANTHAM            35.29N 78.22W
07/23/2018                   WAYNE              NC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR HIGHWAY 13
            AND DOBBERSVILLE ROAD.

&&

BSD
Special weather statement, Jul 23, 2:31 AM EDT, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
231 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

NCZ023-024-040-230730-
Chatham NC-Alamance NC-Orange NC-
231 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN ALAMANCE...SOUTHERN
ORANGE AND CENTRAL CHATHAM COUNTIES UNTIL 330 AM EDT...

At 231 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pittsboro, moving north at 20 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Swepsonville, Bynum, Fearrington,
Sutphin, Cane Creek Reservoir, Saxapahaw and Lake Jordan.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3562 7909 3563 7912 3562 7914 3560 7916
      3559 7930 3602 7939 3602 7902
TIME...MOT...LOC 0631Z 181DEG 18KT 3570 7921

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Special weather statement, Jul 23, 2:40 AM EDT, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
240 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

NCZ077-088-230715-
Harnett NC-Cumberland NC-
240 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CENTRAL HARNETT AND
WESTERN CUMBERLAND COUNTIES UNTIL 315 AM EDT...

At 240 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Lillington
to 8 miles southwest of Godwin to near Fayetteville. Movement was
north 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...
Fayetteville, Lillington, Fort Bragg, Godwin, Pope AFB, Hope Mills,
Spring Lake, Eastover, Wade and Linden.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3493 7898 3546 7903 3552 7897 3539 7871
      3511 7865 3503 7874 3492 7897
TIME...MOT...LOC 0640Z 180DEG 25KT 3528 7886 3515 7880 3502 7892

77
Local storm report, Jul 23, 2:48 AM EDT, 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
248 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

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

1249 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 NNE GRANTHAM          35.33N 78.15W
07/23/2018                   WAYNE              NC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            NUMEROUS TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN NEAR
            FALLING CREEK RD AT STEVENS CHURCH ROAD.

&&

BSD
Local storm report, Jul 23, 2:50 AM EDT, 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
250 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

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

0230 AM     TSTM WND DMG     5 SW TILLERY            36.19N 77.53W
07/23/2018                   HALIFAX            NC   911 CALL CENTER

            TWO TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE
            INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 125 AND KENTUCKY
            LANE.

&&

BSD
Special weather statement, Jul 23, 2:52 AM EDT, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
252 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

NCZ040-041-077-230730-
Chatham NC-Harnett NC-Wake NC-
252 AM EDT MON JUL 23 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL
HARNETT...SOUTHWESTERN WAKE AND SOUTHEASTERN CHATHAM COUNTIES UNTIL
330 AM EDT...

At 252 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Cary
to Fuquay-Varina to 6 miles northwest of Lillington. Movement was
north at 15 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...
Raleigh, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Angier, Rdu International, Apex, Holly
Springs, Morrisville, Crosswinds Campground and Lake Wheeler.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3589 7879 3569 7869 3541 7873 3550 7897
      3560 7900 3580 7901
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 188DEG 14KT 3569 7885 3556 7879 3543 7891

77

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 22, 8:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHAnson, Montgomery, Stanly66 min
Jul 22, 8:19 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHAlamance, Chatham, Guilford3 hr
Jul 22, 8:24 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHDavidson3 hr
Jul 22, 8:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHGuilford32 min
Jul 22, 8:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance68 min
Jul 22, 8:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHOrange49 min
Jul 22, 8:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHDurham, Granville38 min
Jul 22, 9:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHChatham44 min
Jul 22, 9:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHDurham, Granville, Orange, Person, Wake73 min
Jul 22, 9:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHChatham57 min
Jul 23, 12:17 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWayne, Wilson58 min
Jul 23, 12:25 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHJohnston, Wayne65 min
Jul 23, 1:15 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHFranklin, Johnston, Nash, Wake, Wilson45 min
Jul 23, 1:21 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHarnett54 min
Jul 23, 1:31 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHEdgecombe, Halifax59 min
Jul 23, 1:39 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHEdgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Wilson66 min
Jul 23, 1:51 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHChatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, Wake3 hr
Jul 23, 1:56 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHFranklin, Nash, Vance, Warren41 min
Jul 23, 2:04 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWayne56 min
Jul 23, 2:21 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHarnett, Johnston, Wake22 min
Jul 23, 2:31 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHChatham59 min
Jul 23, 2:40 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHCumberland, Harnett35 min
Jul 23, 2:52 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWake38 min
Jul 23, 4:03 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHCumberland, Harnett57 min
Jul 23, 4:29 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRAHCumberland, Harnett, Hoke2 hr
Jul 23, 1:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHDavidson, Randolph65 min
Jul 23, 2:10 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHDavidson, Montgomery, Randolph3 hr
Jul 23, 2:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHRandolph47 min
Jul 23, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHarnett37 min
Jul 23, 3:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWake34 min
Jul 23, 3:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHChatham43 min
Jul 23, 3:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHRandolph97 min
Jul 23, 3:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAnson, Montgomery, Stanly66 min
Jul 23, 4:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Chatham50 min
Jul 23, 4:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHDavidson, Randolph53 min
Jul 23, 5:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Guilford64 min
Jul 23, 6:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAnson54 min
Jul 23, 6:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHAnson, Richmond41 min
Jul 23, 6:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHForsyth42 min
Jul 23, 7:02 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHForsyth118 min
Jul 23, 7:09 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHAnson111 min
Jul 23, 7:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHSampson43 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.