Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2023
Tornado Warning 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this tornado warning at Aug 7, 2023, 5:08 PM EDT for Cabarrus County, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was in force for 38 min. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2023, 5:08 PM EDT (21:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 7, 2023, 5:46 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Cabarrus County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 5:12 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Huntersville, NC | Trees down on roadway. |
| Aug 7, 5:18 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Concord, NC | Tree through roof on home. |
| Aug 7, 5:22 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sse Croft, NC | Tree fell on house on Pensfold Dr. |
| Aug 7, 5:27 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Concord, NC | Report of multiple trees down in Concord. Time estimated from radar. |
| Aug 7, 5:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ene Croft, NC | Emergency Manager reports tree down on powerline. |
| Aug 7, 5:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Harrisburg, NC | Multiple trees down in Harrisburg. |
| Aug 7, 5:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Unc Charlotte, NC | Emergency Management reports several locations with trees down on UNC Charlotte campus. |
| Aug 7, 5:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Se Unc Charlotte, NC | Tree fell on house. |
| Aug 7, 5:50 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ene Croft, NC | Emergency Manager reports trees down on roadway. |
| Aug 7, 5:50 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sse Croft, NC | Emergency Manager reports trees down on roadway. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 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
- 502 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -161 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 687 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 32 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
380
WFUS52 KGSP 072108
TORGSP
NCC025-119-072200-
/O.NEW.KGSP.TO.W.0013.230807T2108Z-230807T2200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
508 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Cabarrus County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...
Northern Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 508 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Huntersville, moving east at 45 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...
Huntersville, Northwest Charlotte and Davidson around 510 PM EDT.
Northeast Charlotte and University City around 520 PM EDT.
Downtown Concord, West Concord, Harrisburg, Charlotte Motor
Speedway and Reedy Creek Park around 530 PM EDT.
Midland and Mt Pleasant around 540 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include
Croft.
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.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3519 8051 3521 8055 3520 8056 3535 8094
3536 8092 3538 8096 3537 8098 3538 8099
3539 8095 3543 8096 3545 8094 3547 8095
3550 8093 3541 8035
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 287DEG 39KT 3540 8091
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
TW4 follow-up statements
753
WWUS52 KGSP 072118
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
518 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
NCC025-119-072200-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230807T2200Z/
Cabarrus NC-Mecklenburg NC-
518 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR CABARRUS
AND NORTHEASTERN MECKLENBURG COUNTIES...
At 518 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southeast of Huntersville, or over Northeast
Charlotte, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
University City, Hidden Valley and Charlotte Motor Speedway around
520 PM EDT.
Downtown Concord, Reedy Creek Park, Harrisburg and West Concord
around 530 PM EDT.
Midland around 540 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Croft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3519 8051 3521 8055 3520 8056 3532 8087
3548 8080 3541 8035
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 297DEG 38KT 3534 8079
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
TW096
WWUS52 KGSP 072129
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
529 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
NCC025-119-072200-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230807T2200Z/
Cabarrus NC-Mecklenburg NC-
529 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
CABARRUS AND EAST CENTRAL MECKLENBURG COUNTIES...
At 528 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southwest of Downtown Concord, or near
Harrisburg, moving east at 45 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...
Downtown Concord around 530 PM EDT.
Midland and Mt Pleasant around 540 PM EDT.
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.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3519 8051 3521 8055 3520 8056 3527 8073
3546 8065 3541 8035
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 287DEG 39KT 3530 8066
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
TW491
WWUS52 KGSP 072135
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
535 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
NCC119-072145-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230807T2200Z/
Mecklenburg NC-
535 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MECKLENBURG COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
the Piedmont of North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3535 8040 3519 8051 3525 8063 3544 8050
3541 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 293DEG 41KT 3527 8057
$$
NCC025-072200-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230807T2200Z/
Cabarrus NC-
535 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
CABARRUS COUNTY...
At 535 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of Downtown Concord, or 4 miles northwest
of Midland, moving southeast at 45 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...
Midland and Mt Pleasant around 540 PM EDT.
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.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3535 8040 3519 8051 3525 8063 3544 8050
3541 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 293DEG 41KT 3527 8057
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
TW882
WWUS52 KGSP 072146
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
546 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
NCC025-072156-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230807T2200Z/
Cabarrus NC-
546 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CABARRUS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. However
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
the Piedmont of North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3535 8040 3519 8051 3525 8063 3544 8050
3541 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 287DEG 39KT 3523 8042
$$
TWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Madison, Mitchell, Yancey | 52 min |
| Aug 7, 2:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Buncombe | 43 min |
| Aug 7, 2:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Jackson, Macon | 50 min |
| Aug 7, 2:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Graham, Swain | 33 min |
| Aug 7, 3:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Avery, Buncombe, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey | 45 min |
| Aug 7, 3:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain | 40 min |
| Aug 7, 3:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey | 30 min |
| Aug 7, 3:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell and 1 more | 50 min |
| Aug 7, 3:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon and 4 more | 41 min |
| Aug 7, 3:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Jackson, Macon | 66 min |
| Aug 7, 3:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey | 29 min |
| Aug 7, 4:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Polk, Rutherford | 45 min |
| Aug 7, 4:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Polk and 2 more | 43 min |
| Aug 7, 4:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell | 41 min |
| Aug 7, 4:11 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Madison, Mitchell, Yancey | 3 hr |
| Aug 7, 4:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Burke, Cleveland, Lincoln, Polk, Rutherford | 43 min |
| Aug 7, 4:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln | 46 min |
| Aug 7, 4:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Davie, Gaston, Iredell and 3 more | 38 min |
| Aug 7, 4:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Rutherford | 46 min |
| Aug 7, 4:59 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GSP | Iredell, Rowan | 31 min |
| Aug 7, 5:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cabarrus, Davie, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan | 40 min |
| Aug 7, 5:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Gaston, Mecklenburg | 53 min |
| Aug 7, 5:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Union | 52 min |
| Aug 7, 6:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Union | 38 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.