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Special Weather Statement, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this special weather statement at Jun 11, 2018, 3:49 PM EDT for Hoke County, North Carolina. It was in force for 41 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2018, 3:49 PM EDT (19:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 11, 2018, 4:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
County Hoke County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 115 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
- 119 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -128 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1414 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 19 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 47 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Jun 11, 3:45 PM EDT, 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 11, 3:45 PM EDT, 4 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Raleigh NC 546 AM EDT Mon Jun 11 2018 NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-121000- 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- 546 AM EDT Mon Jun 11 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to merge and organize into clusters capable of producing strong to severe wind gusts this afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall, with an associated risk of flooding mainly in urban and poor drainage areas, will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 11, 2:13 PM EDT, 1 hour 36 minutes before
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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
232 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0140 PM TSTM WND DMG 3 W HOBBTON 35.18N 78.38W
06/11/2018 SAMPSON NC 911 CALL CENTER
TREE DOWN ON JUNIPER RD NEAR ROANOKE RD.
&&
JFDSpecial weather statement, Jun 11, 2:57 PM EDT, 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
257 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018
NCZ083-084-112000-
Richmond NC-Anson NC-
257 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT ANSON AND CENTRAL RICHMOND
COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM EDT...
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms near Ansonville, or near Wadesboro, moving southeast
at 10 mph.
Half inch hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Rockingham, Wadesboro, Hamlet, Ansonville, Polkton, Lilesville,
Morven, Peachland, McFarlan and Diggs.
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 this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3511 8029 3514 8007 3514 8002 3516 7999
3516 7990 3517 7988 3518 7983 3481 7969
3481 8032
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 330DEG 9KT 3506 8004
MORROWSpecial weather statement, Jun 11, 3:03 PM EDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
303 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018
NCZ022-039-112000-
Guilford NC-Randolph NC-
303 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018
...AN AREA OF SHOWERS AND STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN
RANDOLPH AND GUILFORD COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM EDT...
At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of showers and
strong thunderstorms near Greensboro, moving southeast at 10 mph.
Pea size hail and 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...
Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, McLeansville, Archdale,
Summerfield, Trinity, Stokesdale and Pleasant Garden.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3625 7980 3606 7954 3587 7954 3568 7990
3588 8005 3622 8004 3626 8002
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 326DEG 9KT 3599 7984
EllisSpecial weather statement, Jun 11, 3:45 PM EDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Raleigh NC 345 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018 NCZ023-039-040-112045- Chatham NC-Alamance NC-Randolph NC- 345 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN ALAMANCE...EAST CENTRAL RANDOLPH AND NORTHWESTERN CHATHAM COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM EDT... At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Siler City. This storm was nearly stationary. Pea size hail and 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... Siler City, Liberty, Ramseur, Staley and Hasty. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3577 7967 3589 7951 3580 7924 3558 7953 TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 318DEG 3KT 3579 7953 Ellis
Special weather statement, Jun 11, 3:49 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Raleigh NC 349 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018 NCZ075-086-112030- Hoke NC-Moore NC- 349 PM EDT MON JUN 11 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MOORE AND NORTHWESTERN HOKE COUNTIES UNTIL 430 PM EDT... At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aberdeen, or near Southern Pines, moving east at 10 mph. Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Pinebluff, Foxfire and Ashley Heights. 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 3511 7956 3521 7953 3520 7920 3495 7931 TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 288DEG 8KT 3514 7947 MORROW
The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 8:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Person | 56 min |
| Jun 10, 9:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Guilford | 33 min |
| Jun 10, 9:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Vance | 34 min |
| Jun 10, 10:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Granville, Vance, Warren | 63 min |
| Jun 10, 10:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Randolph | 55 min |
| Jun 10, 10:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Montgomery | 39 min |
| Jun 10, 10:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Chatham, Lee, Montgomery, Moore | 62 min |
| Jun 10, 11:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Durham, Orange | 66 min |
| Jun 10, 11:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Durham, Orange | 46 min |
| Jun 10, 11:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Franklin, Granville, Wake | 47 min |
| Jun 11, 12:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Orange | 48 min |
| Jun 11, 1:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Chatham, Durham | 55 min |
| Jun 11, 1:48 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Lee, Wake | 57 min |
| Jun 11, 12:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Harnett | 40 min |
| Jun 11, 1:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Hoke | 36 min |
| Jun 11, 1:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Sampson | 54 min |
| Jun 11, 1:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Duplin | 32 min |
| Jun 11, 1:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Sampson | 37 min |
| Jun 11, 1:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Montgomery | 33 min |
| Jun 11, 2:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly | 55 min |
| Jun 11, 2:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 63 min |
| Jun 11, 2:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne | 62 min |
| Jun 11, 2:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson | 63 min |
| Jun 11, 3:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Guilford | 57 min |
| Jun 11, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Chatham | 60 min |
| Jun 11, 4:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Johnston | 56 min |
| Jun 11, 4:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Johnston | 51 min |
| Jun 11, 4:39 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Harnett, Johnston | 2 hr |
| Jun 11, 4:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett, Johnston, Sampson | 46 min |
| Jun 11, 5:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Harnett | 65 min |
| Jun 11, 5:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore | 19 min |
| Jun 11, 5:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth | 38 min |
| Jun 11, 5:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Sampson | 66 min |
| Jun 11, 5:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Sampson | 43 min |
| Jun 11, 5:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 36 min |
| Jun 11, 6:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Hoke | 47 min |
| Jun 11, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 60 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.