Severe Thunderstorm Warning 53, NWS Raleigh, NC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
825 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will move through overnight, bringing unsettled weather
through tonight as the front crosses the region. This front will
push to our south on Wednesday as high pressure begins to build in
from the north, resulting in less humid and slightly cooler weather
for late week.

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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 825 PM Tuesday...

...Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues through 1000 PM for the
northern part of the region...

A couple of supercells continue along the NC/VA border, out ahead of
the developing line of thunderstorms over the Foothills with the
cold front. Increasing low level wind shear out ahead of the
developing line suggests a continuation of severe wind and even hail
potential arriving in the Triad very shortly and continuing along
the NC/VA border for several more hours. The line should weaken some
with increasing CINH as it approaches the Triangle Area given the
latest CAMS.

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.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 125 PM Tuesday...

Skies will clear from north to south Wednesday as cold front settles
across South Carolina. As the front stalls to the south a few
lingering showers are possible in the far southern portions of the
FA. Pops have been trending drier, but still held onto low slight
chance PoPs for Wednesday during the day for the southern portion of
the Sandhills and the southern portion of the Coastal Plain.
Northerly winds 5-10mph will start the day off before veering to a
more easterly wind overnight. Gusts over night near the SC border
could be up to 25 mph as surface high pressure over PA influences
the area. Temperatures will be noticeably cooler than today as we
will see dew points in the 50s everywhere by the afternoon. High
temperatures will be in the upper 70s and low 80s north, to mid 80s
south.

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 200 PM Tuesday...

Surface high pressure over New England Thursday will slowly shift
offshore Thursday afternoon. When the influence of the surface high
weakens the the stalled front across South Carolina could bring
showers into the far southern portion of the FA, although most
recent models have held most of the precip to the south. For now
trending drier for Thursday, but low slight chance PoPs remain in
the forecast. The boundary across south Carolina will begin to push
southeast late Thursday. With the increase of low level moisture and
northeasterly flow in the mid levels, a weak mid level low pressure
system could develop off the SC/NC coast by early Friday morning.
The GFS has the low pressure off shore enough where Central NC will
see minimal impact Friday afternoon where as the ECMWF model has a
larger low pressure system with some impacts for the Central NC. For
now, went with a blend of the two with slight chance PoPs along and
east of I95 corridor for Friday afternoon and evening. A brief lull
will occur Saturday as the disturbance moves up along the Mid-
Atlantic coast and a cold front moves into the Mid-Atlantic from the
west.

A cold front associated with a mid level low pressure over the Great
Lakes region will sweep across the Mid-Atlantic Friday and Saturday.
However, the timing and  coverage Central NC will see is uncertain
as models diverge from each other beginning Saturday morning. For
now kept PoPs around 30 percent for Saturday and into Sunday morning
as the cold front moves across the region. By Sunday night, all of
Central NC is expected to be dry as high pressure from the west
begins to build into the region for Monday and Tuesday.

Highs over the weekend and into early next week will be in the low
80s north to mid 80s in the south. Lows will be in the mid to upper
50s with areas to the south near 60.

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.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 145 PM Tuesday...

Aside from MVFR ceilings at KINT this afternoon, VFR conditions will
continue for the next few hours. SHRA and TSRA will develop across
the north and west later this afternoon through early tonight and
push E/SE through the period. Sub-VFR conditions are expected in low
ceilings, and reduced VIS in downpours. Gusty and erratic winds are
expected near storms, along with strong up/downdrafts and frequent
lightning. Conditions will begin to improve as storms exit the area
late tonight, however MVFR ceilings are possible by daybreak. Winds
shift north to northeast Wed morning.

Beyond 18z Wed: VFR conditions should develop Wed, however low
stratus may generate sub-VFR conditions at times overnight through
the end of the week. An approaching front may bring sub-VFR
conditions in showers and storms late Saturday through Sunday.

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.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

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SYNOPSIS...Hartfield/JJT
NEAR TERM...Badgett
SHORT TERM...CA
LONG TERM...CA
AVIATION...JJT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
654 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

NCZ042-073>078-083>086-088-089-172300-
Johnston-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
654 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>041-043-172300-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Wilson-
654 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 226 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
659 PM EDT TUE MAY 16 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0548 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 N CONCORD             36.50N 79.06W
05/16/2023                   PERSON             NC   PUBLIC

            POWER OUTAGE DUE TO FALLEN TREES ON UTILITY
            EQUIPMENT.

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CBL

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
714 PM EDT TUE MAY 16 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0612 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 SSW BETHEL HILL       36.44N 78.90W
05/16/2023                   PERSON             NC   UTILITY COMPANY

            POWER OUTAGE DUE TO FALLEN TREES ON UTILITY
            EQUIPMENT.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
844 PM EDT TUE MAY 16 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0823 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 W BETHEL HILL         36.50N 78.92W
05/16/2023                   PERSON             NC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN NORTH OF
            ROXBORO, NC NEAR BETHEL HILL SCHOOL RD AND
            HWY 501N.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
846 PM EDT TUE MAY 16 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0822 PM     HAIL             2 W BETHEL HILL         36.50N 78.92W
05/16/2023  E1.25 INCH       PERSON             NC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            LARGE HAIL REPORTED NORTH OF ROXBORO, NC
            NEAR BETHEL HILL SCHOOL RD AND HWY 501N.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
856 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

NCZ007-008-170145-
Person NC-Granville NC-
856 PM EDT Tue May 16 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Person and
northwestern Granville Counties through 945 PM EDT...

At 856 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near South Boston to near Semora to near
Mayfield. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Roxboro, Concord, Stovall, Bethel Hill, Hyco Lake, Mayo Reservoir,
Hyco Marina and John H Kerr Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central North Carolina.

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LAT...LON 3643 7857 3630 7915 3654 7914 3654 7849
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 277DEG 38KT 3673 7895 3654 7914 3654 7954

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

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
902 PM EDT TUE MAY 16 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0843 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 NE WINSTON-SALEM      36.13N 80.23W
05/16/2023                   FORSYTH            NC   911 CALL CENTER

            NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN THROUGHOUT
            FORSYTH COUNTY.

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