Alert archive / North Carolina / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 16, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 27, 2021, 2:31 PM EDT for Davidson County, Guilford County, Randolph County, North Carolina. It was in force for 59 min. 8 reports 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
- Mar 27, 2021, 2:31 PM EDT (18:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 3:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 59 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Davidson County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Randolph County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:32 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2:32 PM EDT | HAIL 1.5 | Thomasville, NC | |
| Mar 27, 2:35 PM EDT | HAIL 0.7 | 1 Ene Thomasville, NC | PUBLIC REPORTS DIME SIZED HAIL NORTHEAST OF THOMASVILLE. |
| Mar 27, 2:37 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Nne Thomasville, NC | PUBLIC ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN NORTHERN DAVIDSON COUNTY NEAR THE HIGH POINT CITY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Mar 27, 2:56 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ssw Pleasant Garden, NC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR DAVIS MILL ROAD AND RANDLEMAN ROAD. |
| Mar 27, 2:56 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 4 Ssw Pleasant Garden, NC | PUBLIC SENT IN PICTURES OF HAIL DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE ALONG CABLE FARM TRAIL. DAMAGE TO SIDING AND BROKEN WINDOWS. |
| Mar 27, 3:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Nnw Randleman, NC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS DOWNED TREES ON INTERSTATE 73 NEAR THE THE LEVEL CROSS EXIT. |
| Mar 27, 3:00 PM EDT | HAIL 1.5 | 5 Wsw Climax, NC | BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTS OF HAIL RANGING FROM QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZE NEAR LEVEL CROSS. |
| Mar 27, 3:06 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Climax, NC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A DOWNED TREE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NC-62 AND RACINE ROAD WEST OF CLIMAX, NC. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 20 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2434 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 145 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
443
WUUS52 KRAH 271831
SVRRAH
NCC057-081-151-271930-
/O.NEW.KRAH.SV.W.0016.210327T1831Z-210327T1930Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
231 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Davidson County in central North Carolina...
Northern Randolph County in central North Carolina...
Southern Guilford County in central North Carolina...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 230 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Thomasville,
or 8 miles southwest of High Point, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, Thomasville, Archdale,
Trinity, Pleasant Garden, Jamestown and Liberty.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3601 8008 3606 7954 3569 7955 3574 8009
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 267DEG 32KT 3589 8014
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
104 follow-up statements
374
WWUS52 KRAH 271847
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
247 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC057-271856-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210327T1930Z/
Davidson NC-
247 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DAVIDSON COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3601 8004 3606 7954 3569 7955 3574 8006
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 266DEG 38KT 3591 7993
$$
NCC081-151-271930-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210327T1930Z/
Randolph NC-Guilford NC-
247 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN RANDOLPH AND SOUTHERN GUILFORD COUNTIES...
At 246 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near High Point,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, Archdale, Trinity,
Pleasant Garden, Jamestown, Liberty and Ramseur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3601 8004 3606 7954 3569 7955 3574 8006
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 266DEG 38KT 3591 7993
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
10708
WWUS52 KRAH 271856
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
256 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC081-151-271930-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210327T1930Z/
Randolph NC-Guilford NC-
256 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND SOUTHEASTERN GUILFORD COUNTIES...
At 255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Randleman,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter to Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, Asheboro, Randleman, Pleasant Garden, Liberty, Ramseur,
Franklinville, Staley, Climax and Lake Guilford Mackintosh Marina.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
&&
LAT...LON 3600 7991 3606 7954 3569 7955 3580 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 271DEG 37KT 3590 7982
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
10041
WWUS52 KRAH 271908
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
308 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC081-151-271930-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210327T1930Z/
Randolph NC-Guilford NC-
308 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND SOUTHEASTERN GUILFORD COUNTIES...
At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Climax or 9
miles northeast of Randleman, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter to ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Randleman, Pleasant Garden, Liberty, Ramseur, Staley, Climax and
Forest Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7979 3606 7954 3569 7955 3583 7981
TIME...MOT...LOC 1907Z 265DEG 32KT 3592 7969
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
10621
WWUS52 KRAH 271926
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
326 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC081-151-271935-
/O.EXP.KRAH.SV.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210327T1930Z/
Randolph NC-Guilford NC-
326 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH AND
SOUTHEASTERN GUILFORD COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 330 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Raleigh.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northeast Randolph County.
LAT...LON 3597 7979 3606 7954 3569 7955 3583 7981
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 267DEG 32KT 3593 7954
$$
10The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 6:39 AM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | RAH | Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin and 20 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 1:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Forsyth | 62 min |
| Mar 27, 1:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 3:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Guilford, Orange, Randolph | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 3:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford | 65 min |
| Mar 27, 3:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Person | 54 min |
| Mar 27, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Montgomery, Moore, Stanly | 66 min |
| Mar 27, 4:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Durham, Granville, Orange | 60 min |
| Mar 27, 4:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Chatham, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 4:19 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Lee, Montgomery, Moore | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 4:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Randolph | 64 min |
| Mar 27, 4:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Montgomery, Stanly | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 4:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Wake | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 4:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Granville, Vance, Warren | 60 min |
| Mar 27, 4:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Lee, Moore | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 5:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Stanly | 38 min |
| Mar 27, 5:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Johnston, Nash, Wake, Wilson | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 5:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Sampson and 1 more | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 6:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Nash, Wilson | 45 min |
| Mar 27, 6:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Richmond, Scotland | 37 min |
| Mar 27, 6:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Johnston, Wayne, Wilson | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 6:36 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Johnston, Wayne | 54 min |
| Mar 27, 6:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Sampson | 54 min |
| Mar 27, 6:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Cumberland | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 7:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 69 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.