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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 114, NWS Raleigh, NC

June 30, 2019Chatham County, Moore County, Randolph County, North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 30, 2019, 6:27 PM EDT for Chatham County, Moore County, Randolph County, North Carolina. It was in force for 35 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 30, 2019, 6:27 PM EDT (22:27 UTC)
Expired
Jun 30, 2019, 7:02 PM EDT
In force
35 min
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Chatham County, NC, Moore County, NC, Randolph County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 66 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 12:00Z on 2019-06-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 347 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 12:00Z on 2019-06-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -17 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
347 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-83 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1439 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 30, 3:16 PM EDT, 3 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 30, 3:16 PM EDT, 3 hours 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
316 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
A backdoor cold front will settle south through central NC this
evening and tonight. Weak surface high pressure will build
briefly over the area on Monday before moving offshore on Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 315 PM Sunday...

While convection has raced southward this afternoon ahead of the
backdoor cold front progged to move into the Carolinas later this
evening, the current dewpoints show the actual front is just now
entering northern VA and will take a while to come southward. In the
meantime, some convection to watch on the radar with one multi-cell
cluster moving through the Richmond area at this time and a second
back across southwest VA about to push into TN. There is a gap in
coverage between these two features and much of central NC may
remain in that gap for most of the afternoon as high resolution
models split these two features, sending one to the east of the
forecast area and the other to the west. That aside, the Piedmont
trough remains across the area and could be a focus for some
isolated to scattered convection this afternoon. Looking at SPC meso-
analysis, very strong low level lapse rates coupled with surface
temperatures in the low to upper 90s are helping to destabilize the
area. This is resulting in almost 1500 J/KG of ML CAPE across the
north and almost the same amount of DCAPE area wide. This will make
winds the primary threat with any convection that does occur. At
this time SPC has the northern half of the area in a marginal risk
for severe weather.

Overnight convection will quickly dissipate and during the early
morning hours the front will begin to move across central NC
filtering in the cooler and drier airmass behind it. No fog or low
stratus is expected as a result and temperatures should bottom out
in the upper 60s to low 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 315 PM Sunday...

A little cooler and drier on Monday as the front moves south of the
area but by afternoon strong ridging aloft over the Gulf Coast helps
thickness values begin to rebound in the south and west. Expect
temperatures to top out highest here with mid 90s expected. The
northeastern coastal plain will have the best chance to remain sub-
90 on Monday with mid to upper 80s expected. With subsidence across
the area, not much in the way of precipitation expected. Low
temperatures mainly in the upper 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 212 PM Sunday...

...Triple digit heat expected across portions of central NC by the
middle of next week...

Little change in forecast thinking from previous cycles.  A hot and
increasingly humid pattern with climatological daily diurnal rain
chances will continue to be forecast through the long term period.
Perhaps the day with the greatest shower/tstm coverage and highest
rain amounts will be on Thursday thanks to a weak upper disturbance
set to cross our area while rotating around the periphery of the
upper ridge that will be parked over the SE and Deep South all week.
Then over the weekend heights will begin to fall and a weak cold
front is progged to slip south, so that may also result in increased
rain chances then.  Otherwise, typical climo PoPs for
afternoon/evening scattered showers/tstm are forecast.

The main weather story, however, will continue to the dangerous
heat. Given the strength of the aforementioned ridge, coupled with
w/sw flow, will set the stage for high temps well above 90 degrees
throughout the long-term period, likely peaking on Wednesday with
afternoon highs nearing/surpassing 100 degrees along and south of I-
40. Heat index values will also trend into triple digit territory by
Wednesday afternoon, likely nearing advisory level criteria (105
degrees) in the 1pm - 6pm time frame.  Heat advisory criteria may be
reached again in spots south and east of the Triangle on Thursday.
Subtle cooling expected over the weekend with increased clouds,
precip chances, and frontal passage.

For excessive heat information and safety, please visit
www.weather.gov/safety.heat

&&

.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 142 PM Sunday...

24 hour TAF Period: A back door cold front approaching from the
north will be the main weather feature this afternoon and evening.
Convection could spark along or ahead of this boundary resulting in
isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. These will progress
from north to south likely affecting the northern terminals between
21z and 00z potentially dissipating before reaching KFAY. Strong
wind gusts would be the primary threat with any of these storms.

Outside of convection, VFR conditions are expected through the TAF
period with little threat for fog or low stratus overnight behind
the front. Winds will be a little breezy this afternoon gusting up
to 15-20 kts on occasion out of the west northwest.

Long term:  Conditions are expected to remain VFR through midweek
when chances for convection increase during the afternoon and
evening hours.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...CBL
NEAR TERM...Ellis
SHORT TERM...Ellis
LONG TERM...np
AVIATION...Ellis
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 30, 3:27 PM EDT, 3 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
327 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

NCZ007-021>024-038-039-011930-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph-
327 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-011930-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
327 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s combined with moist and
humid airmass will result in heat indices between 100 to 105 Tuesday
through Thursday of next week. Anyone with outdoor activity plans
during the upcoming July 4th holiday, should drink plenty of water
to stay well hydrated, limit exposure to full sun and dress in
loose- fitting, lightweight and light- colored clothing.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 30, 5:20 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
520 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

NCZ041-042-302200-
Johnston NC-Wake NC-
520 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL WAKE AND NORTHWESTERN
JOHNSTON COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Raleigh, moving southeast at 25 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

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

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Smithfield, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Wendell, Emit,
Flowers and Lake Benson.

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.

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 3579 7878 3593 7864 3570 7821 3549 7841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 308DEG 20KT 3582 7865

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Special weather statement, Jun 30, 5:27 PM EDT, 1 hour before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
527 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

NCZ027-028-043-302230-
Edgecombe NC-Nash NC-Wilson NC-
527 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL NASH...SOUTHWESTERN
EDGECOMBE AND NORTHEASTERN WILSON COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM EDT...

At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nashville, moving southeast at 25 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

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

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Wilson, Elm City, Dortches, Sharpsburg,
Pinetops, Spring Hope, Macclesfield and Saratoga.

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.

Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3581 7746 3562 7774 3594 7818 3609 7807
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 307DEG 21KT 3595 7803

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Local storm report, Jun 30, 5:51 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
551 PM EDT SUN JUN 30 2019

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

0523 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SE RALEIGH            35.81N 78.65W
06/30/2019                   WAKE               NC   AMATEUR RADIO

            A LARGE TREE SNAPPED OFF AND FELL ON POWER
            LINES AND A CAR AT BEECHRIDGE RD AND BREEZE
            RD.

&&

JFD
Local storm report, Jun 30, 6:07 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 30, 5:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Guilford67 min
Jun 30, 5:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWake40 min
Jun 30, 5:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHJohnston, Wake52 min
Jun 30, 5:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHNash63 min
Jun 30, 6:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHDavidson, Forsyth67 min
Jun 30, 6:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHalifax15 min
Jun 30, 6:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHJohnston57 min
Jun 30, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHalifax62 min
Jun 30, 7:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHDavidson, Montgomery, Stanly62 min

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in North Carolina, 2019Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2019

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.