Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 21, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this tornado warning at Apr 19, 2019, 4:12 PM EDT for Edgecombe County, Nash County, Wilson County, North Carolina. It was in force for 51 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2019, 4:12 PM EDT (20:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2019, 5:03 PM EDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Edgecombe County, NC, Nash County, NC, Wilson County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:14 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 4:24 PM EDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 1 Ene Willbanks, NC | FUNNEL CLOUD SPOTTED NORTH OF SARATOGA NC, NEAR HWY 42. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1:17 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 132 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
- 50 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 704 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 264 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 258 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS52 KRAH 192012
TORRAH
NCC065-127-195-192115-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0021.190419T2012Z-190419T2115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
412 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Nash County in central North Carolina...
Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
Wilson County in central North Carolina...
* Until 515 PM EDT
* At 412 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Wilson, or 15 miles west of
Farmville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Nashville, Wilson, Elm City, Dortches, Red
Oak, Princeville, Sharpsburg and Pinetops.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3565 7770 3557 7782 3559 7782 3558 7793
3560 7802 3612 7792 3594 7738
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 209DEG 39KT 3562 7786
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$4 follow-up statements
198
WWUS52 KRAH 192023
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
423 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC065-127-195-192115-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T2115Z/
Nash NC-Edgecombe NC-Wilson NC-
423 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
NASH...EDGECOMBE AND NORTHEASTERN WILSON COUNTIES...
At 422 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Elm City, or 14 miles northwest of
Farmville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Nashville, Wilson, Elm City, Dortches, Red Oak,
Princeville, Sharpsburg and Pinetops.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3564 7771 3568 7795 3612 7792 3594 7738
3565 7770
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 209DEG 39KT 3572 7779
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$416
WWUS52 KRAH 192040
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
440 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC127-195-192049-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T2115Z/
Nash NC-Wilson NC-
440 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN NASH AND NORTHEASTERN WILSON
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central
North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3581 7766 3585 7778 3606 7774 3594 7738
3593 7739
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 209DEG 39KT 3589 7768
$$
NCC065-192115-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T2115Z/
Edgecombe NC-
440 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
EDGECOMBE COUNTY...
At 439 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tarboro, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Princeville, Leggett and Kingsboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3581 7766 3585 7778 3606 7774 3594 7738
3593 7739
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 209DEG 39KT 3589 7768
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$692
WWUS52 KRAH 192049
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
449 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC065-192115-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T2115Z/
Edgecombe NC-
449 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
EDGECOMBE COUNTY...
At 448 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tarboro, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Leggett.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3592 7764 3594 7770 3605 7772 3598 7751
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 209DEG 39KT 3598 7762
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$461
WWUS52 KRAH 192103
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
503 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC065-192113-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T2115Z/
Edgecombe NC-
503 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL EDGECOMBE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central
North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3592 7764 3594 7770 3605 7772 3598 7751
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 209DEG 39KT 3613 7752
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 4:07 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | RAH | Cumberland, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke and 9 more | 14 hr |
| Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Alamance, Orange, Person | 45 min |
| Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Person | 35 min |
| Apr 19, 10:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne, Wilson | 52 min |
| Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Vance | 66 min |
| Apr 19, 11:05 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Franklin, Granville, Vance, Warren | 13 min |
| Apr 19, 11:21 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Johnston | 24 min |
| Apr 19, 11:26 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 11:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Sampson | 46 min |
| Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Edgecombe, Halifax | 60 min |
| Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Granville | 61 min |
| Apr 19, 11:50 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Johnston, Sampson, Wayne | 40 min |
| Apr 19, 11:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Franklin | 65 min |
| Apr 19, 12:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Franklin, Vance, Warren | 52 min |
| Apr 19, 12:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wake | 45 min |
| Apr 19, 12:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Johnston, Wayne, Wilson | 39 min |
| Apr 19, 12:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Franklin, Johnston, Nash, Wake, Wayne, Wilson | 42 min |
| Apr 19, 1:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Halifax, Nash | 41 min |
| Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Edgecombe | 67 min |
| Apr 19, 1:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson, Davidson, Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly | 54 min |
| Apr 19, 2:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Montgomery, Moore, Randolph | 24 min |
| Apr 19, 2:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Stanly | 49 min |
| Apr 19, 2:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly | 61 min |
| Apr 19, 2:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Sampson | 28 min |
| Apr 19, 2:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne | 52 min |
| Apr 19, 2:45 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Sampson | 30 min |
| Apr 19, 2:46 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Guilford, Randolph | 29 min |
| Apr 19, 2:47 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Chatham, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph | 28 min |
| Apr 19, 3:06 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Sampson | 24 min |
| Apr 19, 3:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Moore, Randolph | 32 min |
| Apr 19, 3:14 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Alamance, Guilford | 31 min |
| Apr 19, 3:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Guilford | 30 min |
| Apr 19, 3:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly | 58 min |
| Apr 19, 3:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Wayne | 21 min |
| Apr 19, 3:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Sampson, Wayne | 16 min |
| Apr 19, 3:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wilson | 40 min |
| Apr 19, 3:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Scotland | 48 min |
| Apr 19, 3:43 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Wayne, Wilson | 32 min |
| Apr 19, 3:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Guilford, Lee, Moore, Orange and 1 more | 58 min |
| Apr 19, 3:51 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Orange | 24 min |
| Apr 19, 3:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Moore | 23 min |
| Apr 19, 3:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph, Stanly | 62 min |
| Apr 19, 4:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Durham, Orange | 30 min |
| Apr 19, 4:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Person | 26 min |
| Apr 19, 4:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash | 37 min |
| Apr 19, 4:10 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett | 35 min |
| Apr 19, 4:11 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 4:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Chatham, Durham, Orange | 32 min |
| Apr 19, 4:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Person | 45 min |
| Apr 19, 4:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Hoke | 29 min |
| Apr 19, 4:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Guilford | 57 min |
| Apr 19, 4:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Person | 8 min |
| Apr 19, 4:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Durham, Orange, Person | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 4:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee and 4 more | 59 min |
| Apr 19, 4:37 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Granville, Person | 23 min |
| Apr 19, 4:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Harnett | 36 min |
| Apr 19, 4:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Orange, Wake | 60 min |
| Apr 19, 4:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Halifax | 58 min |
| Apr 19, 4:50 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Orange | 25 min |
| Apr 19, 4:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Durham, Granville, Orange, Person | 53 min |
| Apr 19, 5:02 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Halifax | 28 min |
| Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Johnston | 25 min |
| Apr 19, 5:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Sampson, Vance and 3 more | 63 min |
| Apr 19, 5:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Granville, Vance, Warren | 31 min |
| Apr 19, 6:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Nash, Warren | 75 min |
| Apr 19, 6:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Franklin, Halifax, Nash, Warren | 40 min |
| Apr 19, 6:10 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash | 35 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.