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Special Weather Statement, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this special weather statement at Aug 18, 2021, 3:18 AM EDT for Moore County, Richmond County, North Carolina. It was in force for 57 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 18, 2021, 3:18 AM EDT (07:18 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 18, 2021, 4:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 57 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Hail
- 0.00 in
- Wind
- 50
Counties Moore County, NC, Richmond County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 101 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
- 349 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -15 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 641 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 225 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 278 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 2.5
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Raleigh, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 18, 2:50 AM EDT, 28 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 18, 2:50 AM EDT, 28 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1147 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021 NCZ007-021>025-038>040-073>076-083-084-181000- Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Davidson-Randolph- Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Anson-Richmond- 1147 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Locally heavy downpours and minor flooding will be possible within scattered to locally numerous thunderstorms overnight. Additionally, an isolated strong to severe storm capable of producing a weak tornado is possible through the rest of tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ008>011-026>028-041>043-077-078-085-086-088-089-181000- Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-Johnston- Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson- 1147 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 18, 12:31 AM EDT, 2 hours 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1231 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
NCZ021-022-038-039-073-074-083-180530-
Guilford NC-Stanly NC-Anson NC-Forsyth NC-Randolph NC-Davidson NC-
Montgomery NC-
1231 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Forsyth,
Davidson, western Anson, western Montgomery, western Randolph,
Stanly and western Guilford Counties through 130 AM EDT...
At 1227 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
along a line extending from Nebo to 6 miles northeast of Midland to
7 miles southeast of Buford. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Weak tornadoes are also
possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Winston-Salem, High Point, Lexington, Albemarle, Badin Lake,
Thomasville, Kernersville, Clemmons, Bermuda Run and Ansonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with these storms. If they
intensify and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be issued.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 8030 3551 8018 3572 8033 3574 8046
3584 8048 3584 8039 3588 8042 3589 8037
3601 8042 3608 8052 3614 8044 3626 8045
3626 8003 3590 7994 3514 8002 3514 8008
3481 8012 3482 8032 3519 8028 3519 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 0427Z 216DEG 36KT 3623 8068 3528 8040 3466 8055
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
10Special weather statement, Aug 18, 1:18 AM EDT, 2 hours before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
118 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
NCZ021-022-038-039-073>075-083-084-180615-
Guilford NC-Stanly NC-Anson NC-Richmond NC-Forsyth NC-Randolph NC-
Davidson NC-Montgomery NC-Moore NC-
118 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Forsyth, northwestern
Moore, Davidson, Anson, Montgomery, western Richmond, Randolph,
eastern Stanly and Guilford Counties through 215 AM EDT...
At 116 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms over
the western Piedmont, extending from near Meadows to 10 miles
northeast of Badin Lake to 7 miles southwest of Wadesboro. Movement
was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and heavy rain. Weak tornadoes
are also possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Asheboro, Lexington,
Albemarle, Wadesboro, Randleman, Troy and Badin Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding.
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with these storms. If the
storms intensify and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued.
&&
LAT...LON 3623 7967 3553 7961 3533 7964 3506 7973
3480 7990 3482 8032 3507 8029 3552 8018
3626 8039
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 241DEG 26KT 3633 8018 3557 7999 3489 8016
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
GIHSpecial weather statement, Aug 18, 2:28 AM EDT, 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
228 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
NCZ074-180700-
Montgomery NC-
228 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Montgomery County
through 300 AM EDT...
At 226 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Troy, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could result in tree damage, including blowing
down tree limbs and uprooting trees in saturated soil.
Locations impacted include...
Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Star, Candor, Uwharrie Haven, Steeds,
Pekin and Lake Tillery.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this storm. If the
storm intensifies and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued.
&&
LAT...LON 3551 7987 3551 7977 3531 7971 3516 7990
3516 7998 3514 8002 3514 8007 3515 8007
3518 8005 3519 8006 3524 8008
TIME...MOT...LOC 0626Z 221DEG 30KT 3524 7999
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
26Special weather statement, Aug 18, 2:31 AM EDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
231 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
NCZ083-084-180715-
Anson NC-Richmond NC-
231 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Anson
and northwestern Richmond Counties through 315 AM EDT...
At 230 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wadesboro, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could result in tree damage, including blowing
down tree limbs and uprooting trees in saturated soil.
Locations impacted include...
Rockingham, Wadesboro, Ellerbe, Lilesville, Morven, Norman, McFarlan,
Blewett Falls Lake, Derby and Covington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3516 7997 3516 7990 3518 7985 3517 7976
3518 7969 3516 7964 3516 7962 3512 7958
3481 7992 3481 8016 3484 8015 3492 8021
TIME...MOT...LOC 0630Z 225DEG 27KT 3492 8006
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
26Special weather statement, Aug 18, 3:18 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
318 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
NCZ040-074-075-083-084-180815-
Anson NC-Richmond NC-Chatham NC-Montgomery NC-Moore NC-
318 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Moore,
southeastern Anson, southeastern Montgomery, Richmond and
southwestern Chatham Counties through 415 AM EDT...
At 317 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles south of Troy to 6 miles west of
Rockingham to 9 miles southwest of Cheraw State Park. Movement was
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could result in tree damage, including blowing
down tree limbs and uprooting trees in saturated soil.
Locations impacted include...
Rockingham, Carthage, Pinehurst, Hamlet, Hoffman, Robbins, Ellerbe,
Foxfire, Dobbins Heights and Candor.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with these storms. If the
storms intensify and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued. Be certain to monitor local radio stations and available
television stations for additional information and possible warnings
from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3481 7993 3486 7991 3519 7988 3551 7961
3552 7955 3556 7956 3576 7935 3529 7941
3493 7962 3481 7973
TIME...MOT...LOC 0717Z 217DEG 30KT 3517 7985 3491 7987 3457 8003
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
26The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 12:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson, Davidson, Forsyth, Stanly | 59 min |
| Aug 18, 1:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph | 57 min |
| Aug 18, 2:12 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Anson, Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly | 2 hr |
| Aug 18, 2:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Montgomery | 32 min |
| Aug 18, 2:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson, Richmond | 44 min |
| Aug 18, 2:58 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph | 47 min |
| Aug 18, 3:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Montgomery, Moore, Randolph | 118 min |
| Aug 18, 3:25 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond | 3 hr |
| Aug 18, 4:37 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Lee | 53 min |
| Aug 18, 5:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Chatham | 41 min |
| Aug 18, 5:35 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Hoke, Moore, Scotland | 115 min |
| Aug 18, 5:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Scotland | 47 min |
| Aug 18, 7:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Cumberland | 60 min |
| Aug 18, 10:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Sampson | 66 min |
| Aug 18, 12:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne, Wilson | 58 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.