Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 3, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this tornado warning at Apr 19, 2019, 9:45 AM EDT for Alamance County, Orange County, Person County, North Carolina. It was in force for 45 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
- Apr 19, 2019, 9:45 AM EDT (13:45 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2019, 10:30 AM EDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Alamance County, NC, Orange County, NC, Person County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:49 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, 1.8 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 407 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -4 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 641 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 228 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 250 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.5
- Supercell composite
- 4.8
The text
As transmitted.
183
WFUS52 KRAH 191345
TORRAH
NCC001-135-145-191430-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0003.190419T1345Z-190419T1430Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
945 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Alamance County in central North Carolina...
Southwestern Person County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Orange County in central North Carolina...
* Until 1030 AM EDT
* At 944 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mebane, or near Graham, moving northeast at 30
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...
Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Haw River, Swepsonville, Carr, Bushy
Fork and Union Ridge.
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 3633 7897 3600 7926 3608 7945 3625 7937
3624 7915 3641 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 1344Z 208DEG 28KT 3611 7931
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
234 follow-up statements
771
WWUS52 KRAH 191400
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1000 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC001-191410-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190419T1430Z/
Alamance NC-
1000 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ALAMANCE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3633 7897 3618 7926 3624 7926 3625 7915
3641 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 207DEG 28KT 3623 7925
$$
NCC135-145-191430-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190419T1430Z/
Person NC-Orange NC-
1000 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PERSON AND NORTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES...
At 1000 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Prospect Hill, moving northeast at 35 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...
Carr and Bushy Fork.
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 3633 7897 3618 7926 3624 7926 3625 7915
3641 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 207DEG 28KT 3623 7925
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
23985
WWUS52 KRAH 191407
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1007 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC135-191416-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190419T1430Z/
Orange NC-
1007 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3633 7897 3624 7914 3624 7915 3641 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 1406Z 216DEG 22KT 3627 7923
$$
NCC145-191430-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190419T1430Z/
Person NC-
1007 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PERSON COUNTY...
At 1006 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Prospect Hill, moving northeast 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...
Bushy Fork.
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 3633 7897 3624 7914 3624 7915 3641 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 1406Z 216DEG 22KT 3627 7923
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
23559
WWUS52 KRAH 191421
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1021 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC145-191430-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190419T1430Z/
Person NC-
1021 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL PERSON COUNTY...
At 1021 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Leasburg, or 9 miles east of Yanceyville, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Person County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3638 7909 3634 7913 3634 7914 3641 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 1421Z 206DEG 28KT 3639 7918
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
23189
WWUS52 KRAH 191427
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1027 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCC145-191437-
/O.EXP.KRAH.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190419T1430Z/
Person NC-
1027 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL PERSON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1030 AM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 3638 7909 3634 7913 3634 7914 3641 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 1427Z 208DEG 28KT 3642 7916
$$
23The 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, 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, 4:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Nash, Wilson | 51 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.