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Flash Flood Warning 10, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this flash flood warning at Aug 31, 2023, 4:55 AM EDT for Duplin County, Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 31, 2023, 4:55 AM EDT (08:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Duplin County, NC, Lenoir County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:53 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 89 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
- 459 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 642 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 0 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 100 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 31, 2:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 31, 2:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 30, 8:05 PM EDT, 8 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 NCZ029-044-045-079-091-010015- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Lenoir- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ046-090-010015- Tyrrell-Duplin- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ047-092-193-198-010015- Mainland Dare-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ081-010015- Mainland Hyde- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. Storm Surge Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Storm Surge Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ205-010015- Hatteras Island- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ204-010015- Ocracoke Island- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. High Surf Advisory. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Flood Watch. High Surf Advisory. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ196-010015- East Carteret- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. High Surf Advisory. Storm Surge Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Surf Advisory. Storm Surge Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ203-010015- Northern Outer Banks- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ195-199-010015- West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. High Surf Advisory. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Surf Advisory. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ080-094-194-010015- Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. Storm Surge Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Storm Surge Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and tornadoes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Aug 31, 3:08 AM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 8:26 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | Carteret, Dare, Hyde, Onslow | 24 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 2 hr | |
| Aug 31, 12:50 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 85 min | |
| Aug 31, 1:12 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Duplin, Onslow | 10 hr |
| Aug 31, 1:15 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Carteret | 10 hr |
| Aug 31, 3:09 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 66 min | |
| Aug 31, 5:16 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Carteret, Dare, Hyde | 7 hr |
| Aug 31, 9:23 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Carteret | 5 hr |
| Aug 31, 9:27 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Jones | 12 hr |
| Aug 31, 4:53 PM EDT | Gale Warning | MHX | 11 hr | |
| Aug 31, 4:53 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 3 days |
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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.