Alert archive / North Carolina / Freeze Warnings in 2021
Freeze Warning 1, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this freeze warning at Apr 1, 2021, 3:32 AM EDT for 15 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2021, 3:32 AM EDT (07:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Counties Beaufort County, NC, Carteret County, NC, Craven County, NC, Dare County, NC, Duplin County, NC, Greene County, NC, Hyde County, NC, Jones County, NC, Lenoir County, NC, Martin County, NC, Onslow County, NC, Pamlico County, NC, Pitt County, NC, Tyrrell County, NC, Washington County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:32 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 65 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
- 559 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -48 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 734 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 110 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 132 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 2.3
The text
As transmitted.
555 WWUS72 KMHX 010732 NPWMHX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 332 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-011945- /O.UPG.KMHX.FZ.A.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde- Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven- Inland Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Jacksonville, Richlands, and Half Moon 332 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even colder temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning with lows in the upper 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NCZ047-195-199-011945- /O.NEW.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Mainland Dare-West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 332 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 expected. * WHERE...Mainland Dare, West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even colder temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning with lows in the upper 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
5 follow-up statements
586 WWUS72 KMHX 011055 NPWMHX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 655 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-012300- /O.CON.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 655 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even colder temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning with lows in the upper 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
386 WWUS72 KMHX 011711 NPWMHX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 111 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 NCZ047-011815- /O.CAN.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Mainland Dare- Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, and East Lake 111 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED... Temperatures expected to remain above freezing. $$ NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-020515- /O.CON.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde- Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven- West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 111 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Areas of Eastern North Carolina away from the water. * WHEN...From late tonight through early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even colder temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning with lows in the mid to upper 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
692 WWUS72 KMHX 011900 NPWMHX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 300 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-020800- /O.CON.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde- Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven- West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 300 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Late tonight through early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even colder temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning with lows in the mid to upper 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
186 WWUS72 KMHX 020159 NPWMHX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 959 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-021300- /O.CON.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/ Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde- Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven- West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 959 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even colder temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning with lows in the mid to upper 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
767 WWUS72 KMHX 020713 NPWMHX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 313 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-021300- /O.CON.KMHX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210402T1300Z/ Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde- Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven- West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 313 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31. * WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even colder temperatures are expected Friday night into Saturday morning with lows in the mid to upper 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 10:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Onslow | 40 min |
| Mar 31, 11:19 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 56 min | |
| Mar 31, 11:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Onslow | 40 min |
| Apr 1, 12:12 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 63 min | |
| Apr 1, 12:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Carteret | 33 min |
| Apr 1, 1:09 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 66 min | |
| Apr 1, 1:48 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 87 min |
Nearby
Freeze Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Every freeze warning in 2021
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.