Tornado Warning 26, NWS Raleigh, NC

227 
WWUS52 KRAH 171154
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
754 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

NCC065-171204-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180917T1215Z/
Edgecombe NC-
754 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN EDGECOMBE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3614 7765 3614 7767 3615 7768 3615 7770
      3611 7771 3605 7775 3604 7776 3606 7784
      3626 7783 3621 7757
TIME...MOT...LOC 1154Z 194DEG 23KT 3610 7775 

$$

NCC083-127-171215-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180917T1215Z/
Nash NC-Halifax NC-
754 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NASH AND WEST CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTIES...
    
At 754 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Dortches, or 10 miles north of Rocky
Mount, moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Enfield, Whitakers, Glenview and Battleboro. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3614 7765 3614 7767 3615 7768 3615 7770
      3611 7771 3605 7775 3604 7776 3606 7784
      3626 7783 3621 7757
TIME...MOT...LOC 1154Z 194DEG 23KT 3610 7775 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Ellis

459 
WWUS52 KRAH 171201
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
801 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

NCC083-127-171215-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180917T1215Z/
Nash NC-Halifax NC-
801 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NASH AND WEST CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTIES...
    
At 801 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles northeast of Dortches, or 13 miles north of
Rocky Mount, moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Enfield, Whitakers, Glenview and Battleboro. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3621 7766 3618 7767 3616 7768 3615 7768
      3615 7770 3611 7771 3605 7775 3604 7776
      3606 7784 3626 7783 3622 7765
TIME...MOT...LOC 1201Z 194DEG 23KT 3614 7774 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Ellis

102 
WWUS52 KRAH 171204
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
804 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

NCC083-127-171214-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-180917T1215Z/
Nash NC-Halifax NC-
804 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NASH AND WEST CENTRAL HALIFAX
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.  However heavy rain is
still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Raleigh.

LAT...LON 3621 7766 3618 7767 3616 7768 3615 7768
      3615 7770 3611 7771 3605 7775 3604 7776
      3606 7784 3626 7783 3622 7765
TIME...MOT...LOC 1203Z 194DEG 23KT 3616 7773 

$$

Ellis

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
535 AM EDT Mon Sep 17 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
The center of Tropical Depression Florence will move northeast
across Pennsylvania today and off the Northeast and Mid Atlantic
coast tonight through Tuesday. A trailing surface front will extend
down through the Appalachians through this evening, before pushing
eastward across the Carolinas tonight through Tuesday night. Drier
air and warm weather will follow for Wednesday into Friday as high
pressure builds over the area.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 505 AM Monday...

Low level mass convergence and intense moisture transport persists
over the E CWA, while a band of convection extends through north-
central and southwest sections, generating a narrow band of an
additional 1-4" of torrential rainfall over areas that certainly
don't need any more rain. As the center of Florence tracks from NE
KY up through far S OH into PA today, a band of DPVA extending to
its ESE will track northward, exiting NC this morning and finally
bringing an end to the widespread heavy tropical rainfall over
central NC. Will leave the flash flood watch in place until its
scheduled expiration time at 8 am, although it's likely that some
areas will still be under the gun with heavy rain for another hour
or two past that time. A significant dry slot noted on GOES water
vapor imagery channels will punch in from the WSW this morning and
shunt the highest PW to the E, as mid level winds veer around to
SSW. But low level flow will continue out of the SSE with steady
moisture transport, so will maintain high chance pops, especially N,
through the day. Models depict high MUCAPE peaking at 2000-3000 J/kg
this afternoon (although this may be muted by subtle late-day
warming 700-600 mb), along with 25-30 kts of deep layer shear, and a
few strong to severe storms are not out of the question today, with
the greatest risk over the west half of the CWA, where the HREF
depicts a resurgence of decent updraft helicity maxima this
afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies today, more clouds north than
south, with highs in the low 80s N to mid 80s S. Scattered
convection is expected to spread east into the E CWA this
evening/tonight, and will retain chance pops in the east through the
night ahead of the front. Lows from around 70 to the mid 70s. -GIH

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 535 AM Monday...

As the remnant Florence low heads into the Northeast, trailing
positively tilted mid level and surface troughs will cross central
NC. Scattered storms should develop once again, this time restricted
to eastern sections within marginal to moderate instability. Western
sections will become much more stable as winds aloft swing around to
westerly, and overall deep layer shear will lessen, which will limit
storm intensity in the afternoon. Expect highs from the low 80s NW,
under considerable cloudiness, trending to the upper 80s SE. Much
drier air will advect in Tue evening behind the trough, leading to
clearing skies and lows in the mid 60s to around 70. -GIH

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 100 AM Monday...

Much drier weather is expected Wednesday through Saturday. The next
chance of afternoon thunderstorms has been delayed until Sunday
(mainly in the NW-N zones). So, a much needed period to dry and
clean up. High pressure will be over the region Wednesday into
Friday and Saturday, then shift offshore Saturday night. Mostly
clear/mostly sunny weather is expected. By Sunday, a cold front is
expected to approach from the north bringing a chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Lows in the 60s will be
common through Saturday, with 65-70 Sunday. Highs generally in the
80s (82-88).

&&

.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 220 AM Monday...

24 Hour TAF period: Mainly MVFR and IFR conditions in place across
the forecast area this evening as the trailing rainbands of Tropical
Depression Florence continue to rotate through the area. At this
time, the Triad terminals and KFAY are in a bit of a lull as far as
convection is concerned but KRDU and KRWI could have several hours
of continuous rain this morning. Periodic rain could remain through
the day today but should taper off in intensity and coverage. VFR
conditions will return from south to north later this afternoon with
even the Triad sites scattering out to VFR by 21Z. Fog and low
stratus will continue to be an issue during the early morning hours
on Tuesday morning with concentration of lowest ceilings at the
Triad terminals where very low ceilings could be experienced. Mainly
MVFR conditions overnight Monday night into Tuesday morning at all
other TAF sites.

Long Term: Adverse conditions may come and go over the next several
days as Tropical Depression Florence continues to move north and
then returns through the area in the form of a cold front on
Tuesday. Wednesday should see a return to VFR conditions over the
entire forecast area and should remain in place through the end of
the week.

&&

.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch until 8 AM EDT this morning for NCZ021>025-038>042-
073>078-083>086-088-089.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Hartfield
NEAR TERM...Hartfield
SHORT TERM...Hartfield
LONG TERM...Badgett
AVIATION...Ellis

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
532 AM EDT Mon Sep 17 2018

NCZ021>025-038>042-073>078-083>086-088-089-180945-
Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-
Wake-Johnston-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
532 AM EDT Mon Sep 17 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

Scattered storms are expected this afternoon. A few of these storms
could become strong, with small hail and wind gusts over 40 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time, however storm
spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather to the
National Weather Service.

NCZ007>011-026>028-043-180945-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson-
532 AM EDT Mon Sep 17 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Heavy downpours will remain possible this morning, producing an
additional inch of rain and worsening any lingering flooding from
Florence.

Scattered storms are expected this afternoon. A few of these storms
could become strong, with small hail and wind gusts over 40 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time, however storm
spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather to the
National Weather Service.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
608 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

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

0558 AM     TORNADO          4 N GOLDSBORO           35.44N 77.98W
09/17/2018                   WAYNE              NC   911 CALL CENTER

            TREES REPORTED DOWN ON WILLIAM COURT.

&&

BLAES

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
625 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

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

0615 AM     FLASH FLOOD      1 SW WILSON             35.73N 77.93W
09/17/2018                   WILSON             NC   EMERGENCY MNGR

            WIDESPREAD FLOODING IS REPORTED. MULTIPLE
            LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTY ARE REPORTING
            FLOODED STREETS AND ROADS.

&&

BLAES

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
629 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

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

0558 AM     TORNADO          4 N GOLDSBORO           35.43N 77.98W
09/17/2018                   WAYNE              NC   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            TREE DAMAGE ON WILLIAM DRIVE WHICH IS
            ADJACENT TO WILLIAM COURT.

&&

BLAES

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
716 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

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

0707 AM     TORNADO          ELM CITY                35.81N 77.87W
09/17/2018                   WILSON             NC   911 CALL CENTER

            TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN WITH SOME
            BUILDINGS DAMAGED IN ELM CITY.

&&

BLAES

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
723 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

NCZ039-040-171200-
Chatham NC-Randolph NC-
723 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM SHOWING SIGNS OF ROTATION WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND NORTHWESTERN CHATHAM COUNTIES UNTIL 800 AM
EDT...

At 723 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of North Carolina Zoo, moving northeast at 30 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Siler City, Coleridge and Hasty.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this storm. If the
storm intensifies and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued.

&&

LAT...LON 3584 7951 3584 7948 3579 7923 3551 7956
      3551 7957 3557 7965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1123Z 214DEG 25KT 3560 7958

MORROW

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
726 AM EDT MON SEP 17 2018

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

0645 AM     FLASH FLOOD      LUCAMA                  35.64N 78.01W
09/17/2018                   WILSON             NC   911 CALL CENTER

            SEVERAL ROADS FLOODED INCLUDING ROUTE 301
            AND PLACES THAT TYPICALLY DO NOT FLOOD.

&&

BLAES