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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 44, NWS Raleigh, NC

April 14, 2021Halifax County, Warren County, North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 14, 2021, 7:14 PM EDT for Halifax County, Warren County, North Carolina. It was in force for 61 min. 4 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, 7:14 PM EDT (23:14 UTC)
Expired: Apr 14, 2021, 8:15 PM EDT
In force: 61 min
Issued by: NWS Raleigh, NC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Halifax County, NC, Warren County, NC

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:14 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
Apr 14, 7:32 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	4 Ne Littleton, NC	911 CALL CENTER REPORTS A DOWNED TREE ALONG EASTERN SHORES RD NEAR OAK GROVE CHURCH RD.
Apr 14, 7:33 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	4 Ne Littleton, NC	911 CALL CENTER REPORTS A DOWNED TREE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OAK GROVE CHURCH ROAD AND 158 NORTHEAST OF LITTLETON.
Apr 14, 7:52 PM EDT	HAIL 1.75	5 Sw South Weldon, NC	EM SUPERVISOR AT 911 CALL CENTER ESTIMATED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR THE 168 EXIT OFF OF I-95.
Apr 14, 7:56 PM EDT	HAIL 1	4 Wnw Halifax, NC	PUBLIC SENT IN PICTURE OF 1 INCH HAIL 8 MILES SOUTH OF ROANOKE RAPIDS AND 1 MILE WEST OF I-95.

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, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 189 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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

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The text

As transmitted.

868 
WUUS52 KRAH 142314
SVRRAH
NCC083-185-150015-
/O.NEW.KRAH.SV.W.0044.210414T2314Z-210415T0015Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Warren County in central North Carolina...
  Halifax County in central North Carolina...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 713 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Ebony to 9 miles northeast of Warrenton to near
  Norlina, 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...
  Roanoke Rapids, Warrenton, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Norlina,
  Littleton, Enfield, Weldon, Macon and Medoc Mountain State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3648 7777 3648 7764
      3644 7762 3641 7755 3637 7755 3634 7759
      3632 7757 3630 7754 3632 7744 3626 7741
      3624 7737 3621 7738 3619 7735 3609 7750
      3639 7829 3655 7819
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 289DEG 30KT 3655 7809 3651 7806 3644 7816 

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

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5 follow-up statements

708 
WWUS52 KRAH 142326
SVSRAH

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

NCC083-185-150015-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210415T0015Z/
Warren NC-Halifax NC-
726 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN WARREN AND HALIFAX COUNTIES...

At 725 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Gasburg to near Littleton to 8 miles east of
Warrenton, 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...
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Littleton, Enfield, Weldon,
Tillery, Lake Gaston, Southpointe And Morningstar Marinas and South
Weldon.

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.

Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

If on or near 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 3648 7777 3648 7764
      3644 7762 3641 7755 3637 7755 3634 7759
      3632 7757 3630 7754 3632 7744 3626 7741
      3624 7737 3621 7738 3619 7735 3609 7750
      3637 7808 3654 7799
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 286DEG 33KT 3653 7794 3649 7791 3642 7801 

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

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042 
WWUS52 KRAH 142342
SVSRAH

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

NCC185-142350-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210415T0015Z/
Warren NC-
742 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3648 7777 3648 7764 3644 7762 3641 7755
      3637 7755 3634 7759 3632 7757 3630 7754
      3632 7744 3626 7741 3624 7737 3621 7738
      3619 7735 3609 7750 3625 7784 3632 7793
      3638 7791 3644 7792 3650 7786
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 290DEG 34KT 3647 7777 3643 7774 3636 7784 

$$

NCC083-150015-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210415T0015Z/
Halifax NC-
742 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR HALIFAX COUNTY...

At 740 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles south of Barley to near Roanoke Rapids to 6
miles southeast of Littleton, 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...
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Littleton, Enfield, Weldon,
Tillery, South Weldon, Airlie and Rosemary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground 
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can 
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

If on or near Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake, 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 3648 7777 3648 7764 3644 7762 3641 7755
      3637 7755 3634 7759 3632 7757 3630 7754
      3632 7744 3626 7741 3624 7737 3621 7738
      3619 7735 3609 7750 3625 7784 3632 7793
      3638 7791 3644 7792 3650 7786
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 290DEG 34KT 3647 7777 3643 7774 3636 7784 

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

77

871 
WWUS52 KRAH 142346
SVSRAH

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

NCC083-150015-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210415T0015Z/
Halifax NC-
746 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR HALIFAX COUNTY...

At 746 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Roanoke Rapids,
moving 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...
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Enfield, Weldon, South
Weldon, Airlie, Rosemary, Tillery and Roanoke Rapids Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather
including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds and
tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an interior room,
a bathroom or closet or basement.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

If on or near Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake, 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 3648 7777 3648 7764 3644 7762 3641 7755
      3637 7755 3634 7759 3632 7757 3630 7754
      3632 7744 3626 7741 3624 7737 3621 7738
      3619 7735 3609 7750 3625 7784 3632 7791
      3638 7791 3642 7788 3646 7783
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 295DEG 29KT 3637 7772 

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

77

946 
WWUS52 KRAH 142354
SVSRAH

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

NCC083-150015-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210415T0015Z/
Halifax NC-
754 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTY...

At 753 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Halifax, moving
southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Enfield, Weldon, South
Weldon, Rosemary and Tillery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe 
weather including extremely large hail, destructive straight line 
winds and tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an 
interior room, a bathroom or closet or basement.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

If on or near Roanoke Rapids Lake, 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 3644 7774 3648 7764 3644 7762 3641 7755
      3637 7755 3634 7759 3632 7757 3630 7754
      3632 7744 3626 7741 3624 7737 3621 7738
      3619 7735 3609 7750 3627 7780 3637 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 298DEG 29KT 3634 7766 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

77

777 
WWUS52 KRAH 150003
SVSRAH

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

NCC083-150015-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210415T0015Z/
Halifax NC-
803 PM EDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTY...

At 802 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Halifax, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Golf 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...
Halifax, Scotland Neck, Weldon, Tillery and South Weldon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather
including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds and
tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an interior room,
a bathroom or closet or basement.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3640 7767 3643 7759 3641 7755 3637 7755
      3634 7759 3632 7757 3630 7754 3632 7744
      3626 7741 3624 7737 3621 7738 3619 7735
      3609 7750 3624 7770 3631 7774 3635 7772
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 301DEG 27KT 3630 7759 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 14, 5:22 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Franklin, Nash, Wilson	53 min
Apr 14, 5:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Vance, Warren	62 min
Apr 14, 6:13 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RAH	Granville, Halifax, Vance, Warren	62 min
Apr 14, 6:22 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RAH	Wilson	38 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.