Tornado Warning 4, NWS Raleigh, NC

Issued

Feb 6, 2020, 11:12 AM EST (16:12 UTC)

Expired

Feb 6, 2020, 11:45 AM EST

In force

33 min

Issued by

NWS Raleigh, NC

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Davidson County, NC, Forsyth County, NC

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

829 
WFUS52 KRAH 061612
TORRAH
NCC057-067-061645-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0004.200206T1612Z-200206T1645Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1112 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Forsyth County in central North Carolina...
  Northern Davidson County in central North Carolina...

* Until 1145 AM EST.
    
* At 1112 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Clemmons, or 9 miles north
  of Lexington, moving east at 55 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
  Forsyth and northern Davidson Counties, including the following
  locations... Rural Hall, Arcadia, Pfafftown, Stanleyville and
  Belews Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

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 3611 8051 3612 8045 3617 8044 3626 8034
      3625 8004 3590 8005 3578 8047 3581 8047
      3584 8049 3583 8043 3585 8042 3584 8039
      3587 8039 3588 8042 3589 8037 3593 8037
      3596 8038 3606 8046 3604 8049 3606 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1612Z 249DEG 49KT 3595 8028 

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

$$

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169 
WWUS52 KRAH 061636
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1136 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

NCC067-061645-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T1645Z/
Forsyth NC-
1136 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR FORSYTH COUNTY 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 500 PM EST for central North
Carolina.

LAT...LON 3603 8016 3603 8014 3601 8005 3590 8005
      3585 8022
TIME...MOT...LOC 1635Z 271DEG 25KT 3593 8007 

$$

NCC057-061645-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T1645Z/
Davidson NC-
1136 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM EST FOR
NORTHEASTERN DAVIDSON COUNTY...
    
At 1135 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Thomasville, or near High Point, moving east 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...
Thomasville.

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 3603 8016 3603 8014 3601 8005 3590 8005
      3585 8022
TIME...MOT...LOC 1635Z 271DEG 25KT 3593 8007 

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

$$

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