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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 64, NWS Raleigh, NC

May 29, 2021Davidson County, Randolph County, North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 29, 2021, 4:45 PM EDT for Davidson County, Randolph County, North Carolina. It was in force for 60 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
May 29, 2021, 4:45 PM EDT (20:45 UTC)
Expired
May 29, 2021, 5:45 PM EDT
In force
60 min
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Davidson County, NC, Randolph County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:49 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
May 29, 4:48 PM EDTHAIL 13 Se Denton, NCSEVERAL REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE OR LARGER HAIL NEAR THE TOWN OF DENTON.
May 29, 5:18 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ese Ulah, NCTREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY NEAR OLD COX RD NEAR THE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 49 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 111 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -46 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
111 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-45 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
695 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

915 
WUUS52 KRAH 292045
SVRRAH
NCC057-151-292145-
/O.NEW.KRAH.SV.W.0064.210529T2045Z-210529T2145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
445 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Davidson County in central North Carolina...
  Randolph County in central North Carolina...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 444 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of
  Badin Lake, moving east at 20 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...
  Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Seagrove, Ramseur, Denton,
  Franklinville, Staley, Ulah, Coleridge and Martha.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3573 8019 3582 7954 3552 7955 3551 7956
      3551 8015
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 261DEG 18KT 3563 8008 

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

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4 follow-up statements
390 
WWUS52 KRAH 292101
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
501 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

NCC057-292110-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Davidson NC-
501 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON 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 3571 8000 3577 7977 3577 7954 3573 7954
      3551 7956 3551 7981 3553 8000 3561 8004
      3567 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 264DEG 18KT 3563 7998 

$$

NCC151-292145-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Randolph NC-
501 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 500 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest
of Asheboro, moving east at 20 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...
Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Seagrove, Ramseur, Franklinville, Ulah,
Coleridge and Martha.

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 to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 8000 3577 7977 3577 7954 3573 7954
      3551 7956 3551 7981 3553 8000 3561 8004
      3567 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 264DEG 18KT 3563 7998 

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

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019 
WWUS52 KRAH 292115
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
515 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

NCC151-292145-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Randolph NC-
515 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 515 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near North Carolina
Zoo, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Seagrove, Coleridge and Ulah. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.

&&

LAT...LON 3568 7992 3570 7975 3571 7954 3551 7956
      3551 7981 3552 7990 3554 7994 3557 7996
      3560 7996 3566 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 265DEG 21KT 3563 7985 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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096 
WWUS52 KRAH 292126
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
526 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

NCC151-292145-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Randolph NC-
526 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 526 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near North Carolina Zoo to 10 miles southeast of
Asheboro to near Seagrove, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Seagrove, Coleridge and Ulah. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.

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 3568 7992 3570 7975 3571 7954 3551 7956
      3551 7981 3552 7990 3554 7994 3557 7996
      3560 7996 3566 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 262DEG 29KT 3566 7973 3561 7969 3553 7983 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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772 
WWUS52 KRAH 292136
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
536 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

NCC151-292146-
/O.EXP.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Randolph NC-
536 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 545 PM EDT...
            
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Raleigh.

LAT...LON 3568 7992 3570 7975 3571 7954 3551 7956
      3551 7981 3552 7990 3554 7994 3557 7996
      3560 7996 3566 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 261DEG 18KT 3567 7967 3562 7963 3554 7977 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 29, 2:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, Person54 min
May 29, 2:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHAlamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph56 min
May 29, 3:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHOrange55 min
May 29, 3:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHAlamance, Guilford38 min
May 29, 4:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHDavidson, Randolph45 min
May 29, 4:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHRandolph62 min
May 29, 4:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHJohnston54 min
May 29, 4:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHarnett, Johnston45 min
May 29, 5:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHJohnston, Wayne, Wilson46 min
May 29, 5:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHarnett, Lee56 min
May 29, 5:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHarnett, Lee, Moore52 min
May 29, 5:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHMontgomery56 min
May 29, 5:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHEdgecombe, Wayne, Wilson39 min
May 29, 6:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHarnett, Johnston47 min
May 29, 6:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHMoore63 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.