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Frost Advisory 7, NWS Raleigh, NC

November 13, 202112 counties in North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this frost advisory at Nov 13, 2021, 3:51 AM EST for 12 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Nov 14, 2021, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 13, 2021, 3:51 AM EST (08:51 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 14, 2021, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 14, 2021, 9:00 AM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC

Counties Cumberland County, NC, Edgecombe County, NC, Harnett County, NC, Hoke County, NC, Johnston County, NC, Nash County, NC, Richmond County, NC, Sampson County, NC, Scotland County, NC, Wake County, NC, Wayne County, NC, Wilson County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:57 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

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 142 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2021-11-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -4 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2322 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

323 
WWUS72 KRAH 130851
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
351 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

NCZ009>011-026-083-132200-
/O.UPG.KRAH.FZ.A.0003.211114T0700Z-211114T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KRAH.FZ.W.0005.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Anson-
Including the cities of Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, 
Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, 
Wadesboro, and Polkton
351 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 30 and 32 are expected
  on Sunday morning. 

* WHERE...Vance, Warren, Halifax, Franklin and Anson Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and could damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. If you 
wish to extend the growing season, steps must be taken to
protect plants that are not cold tolerant.

&&

$$

NCZ027-028-041>043-077-078-084>086-088-089-132200-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FR.Y.0007.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, 
Tarboro, Princeville, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, 
Knightdale, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson, Lillington, 
Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro, Rockingham, Ellerbe,
Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, Fayetteville, 
Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
351 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures will fall to between 33 and 36 on Sunday
  morning.

* WHERE...The far eastern Piedmont, Coastal Plain and Sandhills.
 
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
814 
WWUS72 KRAH 131925
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
225 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

NCZ009>011-026-083-141000-
/O.CON.KRAH.FZ.W.0005.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Anson-
Including the cities of Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, 
Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, 
Wadesboro, and Polkton
225 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 30 and 32 are 
  expected on Sunday morning.

* WHERE...Vance, Warren, Halifax, Franklin and Anson Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and could damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ027-028-041>043-077-078-084>086-088-089-141000-
/O.CON.KRAH.FR.Y.0007.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, 
Tarboro, Princeville, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, 
Knightdale, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson, Lillington, 
Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro, Rockingham, Ellerbe,
Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, Fayetteville, 
Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
225 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures will fall to between 33 and 36 on Sunday 
  morning.

* WHERE...The far eastern Piedmont, Coastal Plain and Sandhills.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
982 
WWUS72 KRAH 140258
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
958 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

NCZ009>011-026-083-141100-
/O.CON.KRAH.FZ.W.0005.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Anson-
Including the cities of Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, 
Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, 
Wadesboro, and Polkton
958 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 are expected
  on Sunday morning.

* WHERE...Vance, Warren, Halifax, Franklin and Anson Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and could damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ027-028-041>043-077-078-084>086-088-089-141100-
/O.CON.KRAH.FR.Y.0007.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, 
Tarboro, Princeville, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, 
Knightdale, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson, Lillington, 
Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro, Rockingham, Ellerbe,
Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, Fayetteville, 
Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
958 PM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures will fall to between 33 and 36 on Sunday 
  morning.

* WHERE...The far eastern Piedmont, Coastal Plain and Sandhills.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
690 
WWUS72 KRAH 140842
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
342 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

NCZ027-028-041-141400-
/O.UPG.KRAH.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
/O.EXA.KRAH.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, 
Tarboro, Princeville, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, 
and Knightdale
342 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in many locations will fall to between 28
  and 32 this morning.

* WHERE...Nash, Edgecombe and Wake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. 

&&

$$

NCZ009>011-026-083-141400-
/O.CON.KRAH.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Anson-
Including the cities of Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, 
Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, 
Wadesboro, and Polkton
342 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 are expected
  this morning.

* WHERE...Vance, Warren, Halifax, Franklin and Anson Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and could damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. 

&&

$$

NCZ042-043-077-078-084>086-088-089-141400-
/O.CON.KRAH.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson, 
Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro, 
Rockingham, Ellerbe, Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, 
Fayetteville, Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
342 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures will fall to between 33 and 36 on this
  morning.

* WHERE...The far eastern Piedmont, Coastal Plain and Sandhills.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
142 
WWUS72 KRAH 141356
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
856 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

NCZ009>011-026>028-041-083-141500-
/O.EXP.KRAH.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-Anson-
Including the cities of Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, 
Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, 
Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Princeville, 
Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Wadesboro, 
and Polkton
856 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have risen above freezing in the warning area.

$$

NCZ042-043-077-078-084>086-088-089-141500-
/O.EXP.KRAH.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson, 
Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro, 
Rockingham, Ellerbe, Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, 
Fayetteville, Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
856 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have risen high enough that frost should no longer be
a threat this morning.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 13, 3:51 AM ESTFreeze WarningRAHAnson, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Nash, Vance and 2 more29 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in North Carolina, 2021Every frost advisory 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.