Alert archive / North Carolina / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this winter storm warning at Feb 17, 2021, 3:13 AM EST for 11 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Feb 18, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 31 hr. 30 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2021, 3:13 AM EST (08:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 18, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 19, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
Counties Alamance County, NC, Davidson County, NC, Durham County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Granville County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Orange County, NC, Person County, NC, Randolph County, NC, Vance County, NC, Warren County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 4:30 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.01 | 4 N Durham, NC | SPOTTY ICE ACCUMULATION (GLAZE) ON ELEVATED SURFACES, RAINING MODERATELY AND 32 DEGREES. |
| Feb 18, 5:00 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.01 | Roxboro, NC | AT LEAST A GLAZE ON TREES AND OTHER ELEVATED SURFACES IN THE ROXBORO AREA VIA LOCAL NEWS BROADCAST. |
| Feb 18, 5:42 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.01 | 4 Ene Greensboro, NC | CARS AND TREES BECOMING COATED WITH ICE. |
| Feb 18, 7:15 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.09 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Feb 18, 7:28 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.11 | 5 N Bushy Fork, NC | 0.11 INCH MEASURED AT MILL HILL RD AND TURKEY FEATHER DR. |
| Feb 18, 7:34 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.18 | 2 N Stanleyville, NC | |
| Feb 18, 7:47 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | 2 Ssw Concord, NC | 0.13 INCH MEASURED AT CONCORD CHURCH RD AND SEMORA RD. |
| Feb 18, 7:49 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.1 | 5 Ese Colfax, NC | 0.1 INCHES OF ICE ACCUMULATION AS OF 7:00 AM FROM THE PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Feb 18, 7:55 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.09 | 3 Ne Winston-Salem, NC | 0.09 INCHES OF ICE ACCUMULATION AS OF 7:00 AM AT THE SMITH REYNOLDS AIRPORT. |
| Feb 18, 8:20 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.11 | Welcome, NC | 0.11 INCHES OF ICE ACCUMULATION ON TREES AND POWERLINES IN THE WELCOME AREA OF DAVIDSON COUNTY. NO ICE SPOTS SEEN ON ROADWAYS OR BRIDGES. |
| Feb 18, 9:00 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.06 | 2 Nne Ulah, NC | LIGHT GLAZE OF 1/16 INCH ON TREES AND ELEVATED SURFACES. |
| Feb 18, 9:00 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.15 | 1 Ssw Lake Townsend, NC | 0.15 INCH OF ICE ON BRANCHES IN NORTH GREENSBORO. |
| Feb 18, 9:10 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.06 | 6 Ssw Bahama, NC | 0.06 INCH OF ICE IN NORTH DURHAM, 4 MILES NORTH OF I-85. A GLAZE ON TREES AND ELEVATED SURFACES. |
| Feb 18, 10:00 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.11 | Summerfield, NC | |
| Feb 18, 10:09 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | 1 Sw Roxboro, NC | 0.13 INCH MEASURED AT LEASBURG RD AND WINHAVEN ST IN ROXBORO. |
| Feb 18, 10:09 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.14 | 1 Sw Roxboro, NC | CORRECTS PREVIOUS FREEZING RAIN REPORT FROM 1 SW ROXBORO. 0.14 INCH MEASURED AT LEASBURG RD AND WINHAVEN ST IN ROXBORO. |
| Feb 18, 11:05 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.04 | 2 N Hillsborough, NC | |
| Feb 18, 11:15 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.15 | 1 E Winston-Salem, NC | 0.15 INCH OF ICE ON BRANCHES IN DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM. |
| Feb 18, 11:20 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.1 | 5 S Sedge Garden, NC | ABOUT A TENTH OF AN INCH IN WALLBURG. |
| Feb 18, 11:30 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.09 | Mebane, NC | |
| Feb 18, 11:30 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | 3 Nw Pfafftown, NC | ABOUT 1/8 INCH ON TREE LIMBS IN BETHANIA. |
| Feb 18, 11:30 AM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | 5 Nw High Point, NC | |
| Feb 18, 12:00 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.15 | 1 Ssw Thomasville, NC | |
| Feb 18, 12:49 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.17 | 3 Nne High Point, NC | ESTIMATED ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE TREE BRANCHES BETWEEN 0.15 AND 0.20 INCHES. |
| Feb 18, 2:10 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.1 | Roxboro, NC | 0.10 INCHES OF ICE AT 2PM IN THE CITY OF ROXBORO. |
| Feb 18, 2:36 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.15 | Stovall, NC | THICK COATING OF ICE ON TREE BRANCHES. |
| Feb 18, 3:00 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.11 | 1 Nne Alamance, NC | 0.11 INCHES OF ICE ACCUMULATION REPORTED AT THE BURLINGTON REGIONAL AIRPORT AS OF 3:00 PM. |
| Feb 18, 3:00 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.17 | 3 Ne Winston-Salem, NC | 0.17 INCHES OF ICE ACCUMULATION AS OF 3:00 PM AT THE SMITH REYNOLDS AIRPORT. |
| Feb 18, 3:00 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.2 | 5 Ese Colfax, NC | 0.2 INCHES OF ICE ACCUMULATION AS OF 3:00 PM FROM THE PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Feb 18, 3:34 PM EST | FREEZING RAIN 0.16 | 5 Nw Concord, NC | ICE ACCUMULATION MEASURED ON TREE BRANCH IN PERSON COUNTY. |
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 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 60 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
- 1425 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 104 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 188 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 273 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
664 WWUS42 KRAH 170813 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 313 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 NCZ007>010-021>025-171700- /O.UPG.KRAH.WS.A.0002.210218T0500Z-210219T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KRAH.WS.W.0004.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange- Durham- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, and Rougemont 313 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one half inch, with locally higher accumulations. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some sleet could initially mix in with rain and freezing rain north of Interstate 85 tonight after midnight, but should come to an end by Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ038-039-171700- /O.NEW.KRAH.WS.W.0004.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/ Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, and Archdale 313 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one half inch. * WHERE...Davidson and Randolph Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-026-027-040-041-073>076-171700- /O.NEW.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Sanford 313 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
9 follow-up statements
083 WWUS42 KRAH 171600 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1100 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 NCZ007>010-021>025-038-039-180400- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange- Durham-Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, and Archdale 1100 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one half inch. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-026-027-040-041-073>076-180400- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Sanford 1100 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ JJT
206 WWUS42 KRAH 180226 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 926 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 NCZ007>010-021>025-038-039-181030- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange- Durham-Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, and Archdale 926 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one half inch, with some locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-026-027-040-041-073>076-181030- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Sanford 926 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
783 WWUS42 KRAH 180813 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 313 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 NCZ007>010-021>025-038-039-181700- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange- Durham-Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, and Archdale 313 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected from freezing rain. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one half inch, with some locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locations that received ice in the last week could be even more vulnerable to power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-026-027-040-041-073>076-181700- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Sanford 313 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
277 WWUS42 KRAH 181640 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1140 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 NCZ007>010-021>025-038-039-190045- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange- Durham-Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, and Archdale 1140 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected from freezing rain. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one third of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Scattered to numerous power outages are likely, along with some tree damage. Some hazardous travel may develop, especially during the nighttime hours. * Additional details... Most of the icing will occur on elevated surfaces. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-026-027-040-041-073>076-190045- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Sanford 1140 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Rain and freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * Additional details...Most of the icing will be found on elevated surfaces. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
851 WWUS42 KRAH 181750 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1250 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...A continued threat of icing, mainly along and north of the Interstate 85 corridor through early Friday. .Cold surface high pressure will linger from the New England states south into the Piedmont of NC tonight. This will combine with the low pressure system to bring additional icing, especially near the NC/VA border counties through early Friday. NCZ021>025-038-039-190200- /O.CAN.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Davidson-Randolph- Including the cities of Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, and Archdale 1250 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch, mainly tonight. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The temperatures will hover in the lower 30s through early Friday. Occasional light rain will be mixed with light freezing rain. Most of the icing will be found on elevated surfaces. Some slick spots are possible on mainly bridges and overpasses tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ073>076-181900- /O.CAN.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee- Including the cities of Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Sanford 1250 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Rain is expected as temperatures hover around 33 to 35 degrees tonight. Therefore, the winter weather advisory has been canceled. $$ NCZ007>010-190200- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, and Norlina 1250 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected from freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch is expected. Storm total ice accumulations of a quarter to a third of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Scattered to numerous power outages are likely, along with some tree damage. Some hazardous travel may develop, especially during the nighttime hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Occasional freezing rain and freezing drizzle will likely persist through early Friday. Most of the additional icing will occur on elevated surfaces as temperatures hover around 31 or 32 degrees. Some icing on mainly bridges and overpasses may develop, especially later tonight as temperatures fall to around 30. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-026-027-040-041-190200- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Chatham-Wake- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, and Knightdale 1250 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Rain and freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations from a trace up to a tenth of an inch possible, mainly on elevated surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Periods of rain may mix with freezing rain through tonight. The temperatures will teeter between 32 and 33 for much of the period. However, readings may fall a degree or two late tonight. This may lead to additional freezing rain. Patchy ice, mainly on bridges and overpasses may develop. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the additional icing will be found on elevated surfaces, and most icing should occur over northern portions of Chatham, northern Wake, Franklin, northern Nash, and northern Halifax Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
511 WWUS42 KRAH 182029 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 329 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...A continued threat of icing, mainly along and north of the Interstate 85 corridor through early Friday. .Cold surface high pressure will linger from the New England states south into the Piedmont of NC tonight. This will combine with the low pressure system to bring additional icing, especially near the NC/VA border counties through early Friday. NCZ007>010-190430- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, and Norlina 329 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected from freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch is expected. Storm total ice accumulations of a quarter to a third of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Scattered to numerous power outages are likely, along with some tree damage. Some hazardous travel may develop, especially during the nighttime hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Occasional freezing rain and freezing drizzle will likely persist through early Friday. Most of the additional icing will occur on elevated surfaces as temperatures hover around 31 or 32 degrees. Some icing on mainly bridges and overpasses may develop, especially later tonight as temperatures fall to around 30. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-021>027-038>041-190430- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash- Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, and Knightdale 329 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch, mainly tonight. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The temperatures will hover in the lower 30s through early Friday. Occasional light rain will be mixed with light freezing rain. Most of the icing will be found on elevated surfaces. Some slick spots are possible on mainly bridges and overpasses tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
506 WWUS42 KRAH 190230 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 930 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...A continued threat of icing, mainly along and north of the Interstate 85 corridor through early Friday. .Cold surface high pressure will linger from the New England states south into the Piedmont of NC tonight. This will combine with the low pressure system to bring additional icing, especially near the NC/VA border counties through early Friday. NCZ007>010-191200- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, and Norlina 930 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected from freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch is expected. Storm total ice accumulations of a quarter to a third of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Scattered to numerous power outages are likely, along with some tree damage. Some hazardous travel may develop, especially during the nighttime hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Occasional freezing rain and freezing drizzle will likely persist through early Friday. Most of the additional icing will occur on elevated surfaces as temperatures hover around 31 or 32 degrees. Some icing on mainly bridges and overpasses may develop, especially later tonight as temperatures fall to around 30. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-021>027-038>041-191200- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash- Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, and Knightdale 930 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a trace to a tenth of an inch is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The temperatures will hover in the lower 30s through early Friday. Occasional light rain will be mixed with light freezing rain. Most of the icing will be found on elevated surfaces. Some slick spots are possible on mainly bridges and overpasses tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
085 WWUS42 KRAH 190548 AAA WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1248 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...A continued threat of icing, mainly along and north of the Interstate 85 corridor through early Friday... .Cold surface high pressure will linger from the New England states south into the Piedmont of NC tonight. This will combine with a low pressure system to bring additional icing, especially near the NC/VA border counties through early Friday. NCZ027-041-190700- /O.CAN.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Nash-Wake- Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, and Knightdale 1248 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat of additional icing in this area has ended. $$ NCZ007>010-191200- /O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, and Norlina 1248 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing expected from freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch is expected. Storm total ice accumulations of a quarter to a third of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Scattered to numerous power outages are likely, along with some tree damage. Some hazardous travel may develop, especially during the nighttime hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Occasional freezing rain and freezing drizzle will likely persist through early Friday. Most of the additional icing will occur on elevated surfaces as temperatures hover around 31 or 32 degrees. Some icing on mainly bridges and overpasses may develop, especially later tonight as temperatures fall to around 30. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$ NCZ011-021>026-038>040-191200- /O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Davidson- Randolph-Chatham- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, and Pittsboro 1248 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a trace to a tenth of an inch is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are possible, mainly on bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The temperatures will hover in the lower 30s through early Friday. Occasional light rain will be mixed with light freezing rain. Most of the icing will be found on elevated surfaces. Some slick spots are possible on mainly bridges and overpasses tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov. && $$
892 WWUS42 KRAH 191148 WSWRAH URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 648 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 NCZ007>010-191300- /O.EXP.KRAH.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren- Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell, Warrenton, and Norlina 648 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Temperatures across the area are rising to at or above the freezing mark, and wintry weather will no longer be a threat. $$ NCZ011-021>026-038>040-191300- /O.EXP.KRAH.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/ Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Davidson- Randolph-Chatham- Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, and Pittsboro 648 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Temperatures across the area are rising to at or above the freezing mark, and wintry weather will no longer be a threat. $$ GIH
The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 8:33 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Cumberland | 18 hr |
| Feb 17, 3:13 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RAH | Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin and 10 more | 52 hr |
| Feb 17, 6:06 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RAH | Sampson | 4 days |
| Feb 17, 3:01 PM EST | Flash Flood Watch | RAH | Anson, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett and 12 more | 40 hr |
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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.