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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 43, NWS Raleigh, NC

April 14, 20214 counties in North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 14, 2021, 6:13 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 62 min. 2 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
Apr 14, 2021, 6:13 PM EDT (22:13 UTC)
Expired
Apr 14, 2021, 7:15 PM EDT
In force
62 min
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
50.0 mph

Counties Granville County, NC, Halifax County, NC, Vance County, NC, Warren County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 14, 7:00 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 W Wise, NCTWO LARGE TREES DOWN ALONG INTERSTATE 85 NEAR MILE MARKER 229. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
Apr 14, 7:06 PM EDTHAIL 0.71 Nne Wise, NCTRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS DIME SIZED HAIL NEAR OLD WISE SCHOOL EXD NORTH OF WISE, NC.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 159 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-14Temperature 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 97 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1536 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

671 
WUUS52 KRAH 142213
SVRRAH
NCC077-083-181-185-142315-
/O.NEW.KRAH.SV.W.0043.210414T2213Z-210414T2315Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
613 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Vance County in central North Carolina...
  Warren County in central North Carolina...
  Northern Granville County in central North Carolina...
  Northwestern Halifax County in central North Carolina...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 611 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west-
  northwest of Kerr Lake, moving east-southeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include...
  Kerr Lake, Norlina, Littleton, Stovall, Middleburg, Lake 
  Gaston, and Macon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!

If on or near Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston, get away from the water and 
move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out 
to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, 
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter 
now!  Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3651 7790 3648 7774 3614 7781 3614 7789
      3617 7792 3619 7792 3618 7795 3619 7797
      3618 7798 3621 7802 3621 7811 3625 7813
      3626 7831 3641 7880 3653 7880 3654 7879
      3654 7790
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 279DEG 39KT 3654 7866 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

PWB
4 follow-up statements
586 
WWUS52 KRAH 142230
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
630 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

NCC077-083-181-185-142315-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210414T2315Z/
Vance NC-Warren NC-Granville NC-Halifax NC-
630 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR VANCE...WARREN...NORTHEASTERN GRANVILLE AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX
COUNTIES...

At 629 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm over Kerr Lake in northeastern 
Granville and northern Vance Counties, moving east-southeast 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...
Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, Norlina, Littleton, Stovall, Middleburg, 
Macon, Gillburg, Afton and Steele Creek Marina & Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

If on or near Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston, get away from the water and 
move indoors or inside a vehicle. remember, lightning can strike out 
to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, 
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter 
now!  Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3638 7871 3654 7863 3654 7790 3651 7790
      3649 7781 3618 7795 3619 7797 3618 7798
      3621 7802 3621 7811 3625 7813 3626 7831
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 286DEG 28KT 3652 7853 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

PWB
690 
WWUS52 KRAH 142241
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
641 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

NCC077-083-181-185-142315-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210414T2315Z/
Vance NC-Warren NC-Granville NC-Halifax NC-
641 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN VANCE...WARREN...NORTHEASTERN GRANVILLE AND NORTHWESTERN
HALIFAX COUNTIES...

At 639 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Kerr Lake over 
northeastern Granville and northern Vance County, or 13 miles 
north of Henderson, moving east at 40 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...
Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, Warrenton, Norlina, Littleton, Stovall, 
Middleburg, Macon, Steele Creek Marina & Campground, and Wise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

If on or near Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston, get away from the water and 
move indoors or inside a vehicle. remember, lightning can strike out 
to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, 
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter 
now!  Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3627 7791 3644 7868 3654 7863 3654 7790
      3651 7790 3649 7781
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 283DEG 36KT 3651 7840 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

PWB
970 
WWUS52 KRAH 142246
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
646 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

NCC077-142255-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210414T2315Z/
Granville NC-
646 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN GRANVILLE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3649 7781 3628 7791
      3645 7850 3652 7848 3652 7847 3653 7847
      3653 7846 3654 7845
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 277DEG 30KT 3653 7836 

$$

NCC083-181-185-142315-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210414T2315Z/
Vance NC-Warren NC-Halifax NC-
646 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN VANCE...WARREN AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...

At 645 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
Boydton, or 14 miles northwest of Warrenton, 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...
Warrenton, Norlina, Littleton, Middleburg, Macon, Steele Creek Marina
& Campground, Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, Wise and Southpointe And
Morningstar Marinas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

If on or near Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston, get away from the water and 
move indoors or inside a vehicle. remember, lightning can strike out 
to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, 
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter 
now!  Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3649 7781 3628 7791
      3645 7850 3652 7848 3652 7847 3653 7847
      3653 7846 3654 7845
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 277DEG 30KT 3653 7836 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

77
339 
WWUS52 KRAH 142259
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
659 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

NCC181-142308-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210414T2315Z/
Vance NC-
659 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN VANCE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3649 7781 3632 7789
      3644 7830 3654 7832
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 278DEG 38KT 3652 7821 

$$

NCC083-185-142315-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210414T2315Z/
Warren NC-Halifax NC-
659 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN WARREN AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...

At 658 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Norlina, or 8
miles north of Warrenton, 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...
Warrenton, Norlina, Littleton, Macon, Drewry, Lake Gaston, Wise and
Southpointe And Morningstar Marinas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

If on or near Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston, get away from the water and 
move indoors or inside a vehicle. remember, lightning can strike out 
to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, 
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter 
now!  Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3649 7781 3632 7789
      3644 7830 3654 7832
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 278DEG 38KT 3652 7821 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 14, 5:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHFranklin, Nash, Wilson53 min
Apr 14, 5:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHVance, Warren62 min
Apr 14, 6:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWilson38 min
Apr 14, 7:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHalifax, Warren61 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.