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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this tornado warning at Mar 18, 2021, 7:11 PM EDT for Halifax County, Vance County, Warren 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 18, 2021, 7:11 PM EDT (23:11 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2021, 8:05 PM EDT
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Halifax County, NC, Vance County, NC, Warren County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 18, 4:45 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 148 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 517 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 626 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 780 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
883
WFUS52 KRAH 182311
TORRAH
NCC083-181-185-190015-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0008.210318T2311Z-210319T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
711 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Vance County in central North Carolina...
Northern Warren County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Halifax County in central North Carolina...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 711 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Oxford, 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...
Henderson around 715 PM EDT.
Warrenton and Norlina around 745 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Macon,
Steele Creek Marina & Campground, Middleburg, Kerr Lake and Lake
Gaston.
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 3654 7790 3651 7790 3650 7782 3648 7776
3647 7776 3629 7851 3646 7851 3650 7850
3654 7839
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 250DEG 32KT 3640 7854
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
264 follow-up statements
512
WWUS52 KRAH 182335
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
735 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
NCC083-181-185-190015-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210319T0015Z/
Vance NC-Warren NC-Halifax NC-
735 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL VANCE...NORTHERN WARREN AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 735 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Drewry, or 8 miles northwest of Warrenton, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Warrenton around 740 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Macon,
Drewry, Middleburg, Lake Gaston and Wise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3650 7782 3648 7776
3647 7776 3633 7841 3642 7833 3647 7832
3654 7831
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 254DEG 33KT 3649 7826
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
26289
WWUS52 KRAH 182346
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
746 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
NCC181-182355-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210319T0015Z/
Vance NC-
746 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL VANCE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3650 7782 3648 7776
3647 7777 3644 7790 3636 7829 3638 7829
3654 7821
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 254DEG 33KT 3651 7814
$$
NCC083-185-190015-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210319T0015Z/
Warren NC-Halifax NC-
746 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
WARREN AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 745 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wise, or 7 miles north of Warrenton, moving east at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Warren and northwestern Halifax Counties, including the
following locations... Macon, Lake Gaston, Wise, Southpointe And
Morningstar Marinas and Roanoke Rapids Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3650 7782 3648 7776
3647 7777 3644 7790 3636 7829 3638 7829
3654 7821
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 254DEG 33KT 3651 7814
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
26058
WWUS52 KRAH 182352
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
752 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
NCC083-185-190015-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210319T0015Z/
Warren NC-Halifax NC-
752 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
WARREN AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 752 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lake Gaston, or 10 miles northeast of Warrenton,
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.
Locations impacted include...
Warrenton, Norlina, Littleton, Macon, Lake Gaston, Wise, Southpointe
And Morningstar Marinas and Roanoke Rapids Lake.
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 3654 7790 3651 7790 3650 7782 3648 7776
3647 7777 3644 7790 3638 7819 3642 7823
3654 7814
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 250DEG 32KT 3653 7806
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
26775
WWUS52 KRAH 190005
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
805 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
NCC083-185-190014-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210319T0015Z/
Warren NC-Halifax NC-
805 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN WARREN AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Raleigh.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for southern
Warren County until 830 PM EDT.
LAT...LON 3654 7790 3651 7790 3650 7782 3648 7776
3647 7777 3644 7790 3638 7819 3642 7823
3654 7814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 250DEG 32KT 3657 7793
$$
26The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 3:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth | 65 min |
| Mar 18, 4:41 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford | 31 min |
| Mar 18, 4:54 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Guilford, Randolph | 66 min |
| Mar 18, 5:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Halifax | 23 min |
| Mar 18, 5:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Randolph | 62 min |
| Mar 18, 5:34 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Alamance, Guilford | 26 min |
| Mar 18, 5:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Montgomery, Randolph, Stanly | 38 min |
| Mar 18, 5:58 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Alamance, Durham, Orange, Person | 62 min |
| Mar 18, 6:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Richmond | 38 min |
| Mar 18, 6:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Orange | 66 min |
| Mar 18, 6:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Stanly | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 6:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Durham, Orange | 34 min |
| Mar 18, 6:41 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Granville | 34 min |
| Mar 18, 6:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Anson, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 6:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Granville | 48 min |
| Mar 18, 6:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Orange, Randolph | 21 min |
| Mar 18, 7:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Durham, Orange | 63 min |
| Mar 18, 7:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RAH | Franklin, Vance, Warren | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 7:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 7:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Hoke, Scotland | 64 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.