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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 15, NWS Raleigh, NC

March 31, 20224 counties in North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 31, 2022, 3:44 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2022, 3:44 PM EDT (19:44 UTC)
Expired
Mar 31, 2022, 4:15 PM EDT
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Durham County, NC, Franklin County, NC, Granville County, NC, Wake County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:47 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 31, 2:25 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Mar 31, 9:55 AM EDT, 5 hours 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 31, 9:55 AM EDT, 5 hours 49 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 31, 3:25 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
325 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

NCZ007-021>023-038-039-073-074-083-011030-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-
Anson-
325 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Windy conditions will persist into this evening, with gusts of 25 to
40 mph possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ008>011-024>028-040>043-075>078-084>086-088-089-011030-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
325 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...TORNADO WATCH 88 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

Scattered strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon into
the evening. The primary severe weather threat will be damaging
winds, although a brief or isolated tornado is possible. In addition
to the severe threat, windy conditions with gusts between 30 to 40
mph are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 31, 12:07 PM EDT, 3 hours 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1207 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

NCZ040>042-075>077-084>086-088-089-311645-
Scotland NC-Richmond NC-Lee NC-Johnston NC-Chatham NC-Hoke NC-
Sampson NC-Harnett NC-Wake NC-Moore NC-Cumberland NC-
1207 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...An area of heavy showers and storms with gusty winds will impact
portions of central Moore, Scotland, northwestern Sampson, Harnett,
southeastern Richmond, Cumberland, Lee, southern Wake, Johnston,
Hoke and eastern Chatham Counties through 1245 PM EDT...

At 1203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a heavy shower 10 miles
northwest of Pope AFB, or 12 miles southeast of Sanford, moving
northeast at 60 mph. A few more isolated heavy showers are also
developing south of Cumberland County.

HAZARD...Winds up to and in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Fayetteville, Cary, Sanford, Laurinburg, Southern Pines,
Smithfield, Raeford, Pittsboro and Lillington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

heavy rainfall can cause localized flooding. Do not drive your
vehicle through flooded roadways.

Strong winds may occur well ahead of any rain or lightning. Do not
wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER
IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3481 7968 3584 7925 3585 7924 3588 7924
      3585 7869 3575 7842 3553 7810 3533 7822
      3532 7829 3529 7830 3525 7827 3485 7852
      3485 7883 3483 7890 3490 7894 3495 7904
      3483 7919 3484 7935 3477 7933 3463 7946
TIME...MOT...LOC 1603Z 207DEG 51KT 3532 7909

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CA
Special weather statement, Mar 31, 1:00 PM EDT, 2 hours 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
100 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

NCZ008>010-026-041-311800-
Franklin NC-Vance NC-Warren NC-Wake NC-Granville NC-
100 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Vance,
western Warren, central Granville, central Wake and northwestern
Franklin Counties through 200 PM EDT...

At 1259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Oxford to near Garner. Movement was northeast
at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Henderson, Oxford, Creedmoor, Wake Forest, Garner,
Franklinton, Norlina, Kittrell and Rolesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this storm. If the
storm intensifies and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3632 7818 3568 7861 3564 7870 3600 7871
      3601 7870 3601 7871 3631 7871 3654 7857
      3654 7817
TIME...MOT...LOC 1659Z 206DEG 43KT 3634 7860 3574 7865

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

CA
Special weather statement, Mar 31, 1:12 PM EDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Mar 31, 1:52 PM EDT, 1 hour 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
152 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

NCZ011-027-311845-
Nash NC-Halifax NC-
152 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Nash
and northwestern Halifax Counties through 245 PM EDT...

At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Dortches, or 11 miles north of Nashville, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Dortches, Red Oak, Weldon, Glenview, Medoc
Mountain State Park, South Weldon, Aventon and Airlie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 7768 3648 7765 3644 7762 3643 7759
      3642 7759 3642 7756 3641 7755 3637 7755
      3635 7758 3634 7759 3631 7756 3601 7789
      3612 7806 3620 7801 3648 7777 3648 7775
      3649 7773
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 218DEG 45KT 3614 7793

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Green
Special weather statement, Mar 31, 2:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Mar 31, 2:28 PM EDT, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
228 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

NCZ039-040-074>076-084-085-311915-
Scotland NC-Richmond NC-Lee NC-Chatham NC-Randolph NC-Montgomery NC-
Moore NC-
228 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Moore,
north central Scotland, eastern Montgomery, Richmond, southeastern
Randolph, Lee and Chatham Counties through 315 PM EDT...

At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 9 miles east of North Carolina Zoo to 8
miles north of Rockingham. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Sanford, Southern Pines, Rockingham, Pittsboro, Carthage, Siler City,
Pinehurst, Hamlet, Aberdeen and Biscoe.

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. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central North
Carolina. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3559 7977 3584 7953 3584 7924 3586 7925
      3588 7923 3587 7914 3553 7898 3504 7946
      3503 7946 3487 7961 3481 7980 3481 7986
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 224DEG 47KT 3559 7960 3504 7971

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

CA

The office that day

Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 8:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Forsyth, Guilford54 min
Mar 31, 10:15 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Anson, Chatham, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and 6 more45 min
Mar 31, 11:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAnson, Davidson, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond and 1 more61 min
Mar 31, 11:30 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHoke30 min
Mar 31, 12:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHChatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee and 2 more38 min
Mar 31, 12:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHarnett, Wake35 min
Mar 31, 1:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHGranville, Vance, Wake60 min
Mar 31, 1:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Anson, Davidson, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph and 1 more63 min
Mar 31, 1:22 PM EDTTornado WarningRAHCumberland, Johnston, Sampson23 min
Mar 31, 1:25 PM EDTTornado WarningRAHAnson, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Stanly20 min
Mar 31, 1:35 PM EDTTornado WarningRAHWarren10 min
Mar 31, 1:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHAnson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Stanly48 min
Mar 31, 1:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHCumberland, Harnett, Johnston, Sampson17 min
Mar 31, 1:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHalifax53 min
Mar 31, 2:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHalifax64 min
Mar 31, 2:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHChatham, Lee, Moore, Richmond47 min
Mar 31, 3:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHChatham, Durham, Harnett, Lee, Orange, Wake29 min
Mar 31, 3:48 PM EDTTornado WarningRAHDurham, Granville, Wake27 min
Mar 31, 4:05 PM EDTTornado WarningRAHDurham, Franklin, Granville, Wake25 min
Mar 31, 4:45 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHWake3 hr
Mar 31, 5:33 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHalifax, Nash23 min
Mar 31, 5:35 PM EDTTornado WarningRAHHalifax, Nash25 min

Nearby

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.