Alert archive / North Carolina / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 64, NWS Raleigh, NC
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 4:48 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Se Denton, NC | SEVERAL REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE OR LARGER HAIL NEAR THE TOWN OF DENTON. |
| May 29, 5:18 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ese Ulah, NC | TREE 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.
- 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
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
$$
774 follow-up statements
390
WWUS52 KRAH 292101
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
501 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
NCC057-292110-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Davidson NC-
501 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3571 8000 3577 7977 3577 7954 3573 7954
3551 7956 3551 7981 3553 8000 3561 8004
3567 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 264DEG 18KT 3563 7998
$$
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
$$
77019
WWUS52 KRAH 292115
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
515 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
NCC151-292145-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Randolph NC-
515 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...
At 515 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near North Carolina
Zoo, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Seagrove, Coleridge and Ulah.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.
&&
LAT...LON 3568 7992 3570 7975 3571 7954 3551 7956
3551 7981 3552 7990 3554 7994 3557 7996
3560 7996 3566 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 265DEG 21KT 3563 7985
HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
77096
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
$$
77772
WWUS52 KRAH 292136
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
536 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
NCC151-292146-
/O.EXP.KRAH.SV.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210529T2145Z/
Randolph NC-
536 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 545 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Raleigh.
LAT...LON 3568 7992 3570 7975 3571 7954 3551 7956
3551 7981 3552 7990 3554 7994 3557 7996
3560 7996 3566 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 261DEG 18KT 3567 7967 3562 7963 3554 7977
$$
77The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, Person | 54 min |
| May 29, 2:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph | 56 min |
| May 29, 3:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Orange | 55 min |
| May 29, 3:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Guilford | 38 min |
| May 29, 4:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Davidson, Randolph | 45 min |
| May 29, 4:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Randolph | 62 min |
| May 29, 4:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Johnston | 54 min |
| May 29, 4:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Johnston | 45 min |
| May 29, 5:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Johnston, Wayne, Wilson | 46 min |
| May 29, 5:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Harnett, Lee | 56 min |
| May 29, 5:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Lee, Moore | 52 min |
| May 29, 5:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Montgomery | 56 min |
| May 29, 5:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Wayne, Wilson | 39 min |
| May 29, 6:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Johnston | 47 min |
| May 29, 6:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Moore | 63 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.