Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 13, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this tornado warning at Mar 27, 2021, 6:36 PM EDT for Johnston County, Wayne County, North Carolina. It was in force for 54 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
- Mar 27, 2021, 6:36 PM EDT (22:36 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 7:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Johnston County, NC, Wayne County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 115 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
- 132 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -315 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1099 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 7 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
948
WFUS52 KRAH 272236
TORRAH
NCC101-191-272330-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0013.210327T2236Z-210327T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
636 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Wayne County in central North Carolina...
Southeastern Johnston County in central North Carolina...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 636 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles northwest of Mount Olive, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Goldsboro around 700 PM EDT.
Walnut Creek around 710 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cliffs
Of The Neuse State Park, Mar-Mac, Elroy, Grantham and Brogden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7782 3518 7783 3517 7787 3523 7825
3529 7831 3540 7829 3546 7783 3542 7783
3541 7781 3538 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 264DEG 32KT 3533 7821
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
104 follow-up statements
577
WWUS52 KRAH 272258
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
658 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC101-272307-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210327T2330Z/
Johnston NC-
658 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 1000 PM EDT for central North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3534 7782 3518 7784 3517 7787 3525 7811
3537 7811 3546 7783 3542 7783 3541 7781
3538 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 275DEG 29KT 3531 7803
$$
NCC191-272330-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210327T2330Z/
Wayne NC-
658 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Goldsboro, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Goldsboro around 705 PM EDT.
Walnut Creek around 715 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cliffs
Of The Neuse State Park, Mar-Mac, Elroy, Brogden and Seven Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7782 3518 7784 3517 7787 3525 7811
3537 7811 3546 7783 3542 7783 3541 7781
3538 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 275DEG 29KT 3531 7803
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
10839
WWUS52 KRAH 272312
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
712 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC191-272330-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210327T2330Z/
Wayne NC-
712 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 711 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Walnut Creek, or near Goldsboro, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Walnut Creek around 725 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cliffs
Of The Neuse State Park, Seven Springs and Elroy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7782 3518 7784 3523 7800 3534 7797
3538 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 270DEG 18KT 3531 7794
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
10734
WWUS52 KRAH 272324
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
724 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC191-272330-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210327T2330Z/
Wayne NC-
724 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 723 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Walnut Creek, or near La Grange, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Wayne County, including the following locations...
Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park and Seven Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3518 7784 3520 7790 3532 7789 3534 7782
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 270DEG 18KT 3531 7786
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
10678
WWUS52 KRAH 272326
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
726 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC191-272335-
/O.EXP.KRAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210327T2330Z/
Wayne NC-
726 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
730 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail is still possible with this thunderstorm around Walnut Creek
through 730 PM.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 1000 PM EDT for central North Carolina.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Raleigh.
LAT...LON 3518 7784 3520 7790 3532 7789 3534 7782
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 264DEG 32KT 3531 7785
$$
26The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 6:39 AM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | RAH | Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin and 20 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 1:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Forsyth | 62 min |
| Mar 27, 1:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 2:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Davidson, Guilford, Randolph | 59 min |
| Mar 27, 3:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Guilford, Orange, Randolph | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 3:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford | 65 min |
| Mar 27, 3:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Person | 54 min |
| Mar 27, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Montgomery, Moore, Stanly | 66 min |
| Mar 27, 4:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Durham, Granville, Orange | 60 min |
| Mar 27, 4:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Chatham, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 4:19 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Lee, Montgomery, Moore | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 4:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Randolph | 64 min |
| Mar 27, 4:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Montgomery, Stanly | 46 min |
| Mar 27, 4:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Wake | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 4:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Granville, Vance, Warren | 60 min |
| Mar 27, 4:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Harnett, Lee, Moore | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 5:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Stanly | 38 min |
| Mar 27, 5:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Johnston, Nash, Wake, Wilson | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 5:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Sampson and 1 more | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 6:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Nash, Wilson | 45 min |
| Mar 27, 6:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Anson, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Richmond, Scotland | 37 min |
| Mar 27, 6:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Johnston, Wayne, Wilson | 51 min |
| Mar 27, 6:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Sampson | 54 min |
| Mar 27, 6:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Cumberland | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 7:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 69 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.