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Tornado Warning 6, NWS Raleigh, NC

July 19, 2023Edgecombe County, Halifax County, Nash County, North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this tornado warning at Jul 19, 2023, 12:31 PM EDT for Edgecombe County, Halifax County, Nash County, North Carolina. It was in force for 59 min. 2 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
Jul 19, 2023, 12:31 PM EDT (16:31 UTC)
Expired
Jul 19, 2023, 1:30 PM EDT
In force
59 min
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Edgecombe County, NC, Halifax County, NC, Nash County, NC

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:31 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 19, 12:37 PM EDTTORNADO1 Sse Dortches, NCConfirmed tornado touchdown. Storm survey will be conducted this afternoon.
Jul 19, 12:43 PM EDTTORNADO1 Ssw Battleboro, NCConfirmed tornado touchdown. Storm survey will be conducted this afternoon.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 2 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 6 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 159 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2023-07-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1265 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2023-07-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1265 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-58 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1071 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
4.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

627 
WFUS52 KRAH 191631
TORRAH
NCC065-083-127-191730-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0006.230719T1631Z-230719T1730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1231 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Nash County in central North Carolina...
  Northern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
  Southeastern Halifax County in central North Carolina...

* Until 130 PM EDT.
    
* At 1231 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Dortches, or near Rocky Mount, moving east
  at 30 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...
  Scotland Neck around 115 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Enfield, Battleboro, Whitakers, Hobgood and Tillery.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 7724 3610 7727 3609 7731 3601 7740
      3597 7786 3605 7791 3632 7744 3629 7741
      3626 7741 3624 7738 3621 7738 3619 7735
      3619 7733 3617 7731 3617 7729 3616 7727
      3612 7724 3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1631Z 250DEG 27KT 3603 7780 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CA
6 follow-up statements
291 
WWUS52 KRAH 191637
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1237 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCC065-083-127-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Nash NC-Edgecombe NC-Halifax NC-
1237 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL NASH...NORTHWESTERN EDGECOMBE AND SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX
COUNTIES...
    
At 1236 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Dortches, or 7
miles northeast of Rocky Mount, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Scotland Neck around 110 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whitakers and Battleboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3598 7779 3606 7784 3626 7741 3624 7738
      3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733 3617 7731
      3617 7729 3616 7727 3612 7724 3612 7725
      3611 7723 3610 7724 3610 7727 3609 7731
      3605 7736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1636Z 249DEG 28KT 3605 7774 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CA
315 
WWUS52 KRAH 191649
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1249 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCC127-191659-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Nash NC-
1249 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL NASH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3610 7724 3609 7731 3605 7736 3600 7770
      3608 7773 3612 7771 3626 7741 3624 7738
      3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733 3616 7730
      3617 7728 3614 7725 3613 7725 3612 7724
      3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1649Z 250DEG 22KT 3607 7766 

$$

NCC065-083-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Edgecombe NC-Halifax NC-
1249 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN EDGECOMBE AND SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
    
At 1249 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles northeast of
Rocky Mount, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Scotland Neck around 120 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whitakers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 7724 3609 7731 3605 7736 3600 7770
      3608 7773 3612 7771 3626 7741 3624 7738
      3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733 3616 7730
      3617 7728 3614 7725 3613 7725 3612 7724
      3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1649Z 250DEG 22KT 3607 7766 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CA
687 
WWUS52 KRAH 191656
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1256 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCC065-083-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Edgecombe NC-Halifax NC-
1256 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL EDGECOMBE AND SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
        
At 1256 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles west of
Scotland Neck, or 12 miles north of Tarboro, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Scotland Neck around 115 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 7724 3609 7731 3605 7736 3603 7764
      3608 7768 3614 7766 3626 7741 3624 7738
      3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733 3616 7730
      3617 7728 3614 7725 3613 7725 3612 7724
      3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1656Z 250DEG 27KT 3609 7760 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CA
126 
WWUS52 KRAH 191706
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
106 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCC065-191716-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Edgecombe NC-
106 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL EDGECOMBE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3610 7724 3609 7731 3605 7736 3604 7752
      3606 7754 3607 7753 3609 7753 3610 7758
      3615 7759 3625 7740 3623 7738 3621 7738
      3619 7735 3619 7733 3616 7730 3617 7728
      3612 7724 3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1706Z 255DEG 33KT 3611 7752 

$$

NCC083-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Halifax NC-
106 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTY...
        
At 106 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Scotland Neck, or
13 miles north of Tarboro, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Scotland Neck around 115 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 7724 3609 7731 3605 7736 3604 7752
      3606 7754 3607 7753 3609 7753 3610 7758
      3615 7759 3625 7740 3623 7738 3621 7738
      3619 7735 3619 7733 3616 7730 3617 7728
      3612 7724 3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1706Z 255DEG 33KT 3611 7752 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CA
585 
WWUS52 KRAH 191716
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
116 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCC083-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Halifax NC-
116 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTY...
        
At 116 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Scotland Neck, or
14 miles southwest of Rich Square, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Scotland Neck around 125 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3606 7750 3615 7754 3624 7743 3625 7740
      3623 7738 3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733
      3616 7730 3617 7728 3612 7724 3612 7725
      3611 7724 3611 7723 3610 7724 3609 7731
      3606 7735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 248DEG 20KT 3613 7748 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CA
372 
WWUS52 KRAH 191720
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
120 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCC083-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Halifax NC-
120 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTY...
        
At 120 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Scotland Neck, or
12 miles southwest of Rich Square, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Halifax County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3611 7746 3618 7750 3624 7743 3625 7740
      3623 7738 3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733
      3616 7730 3617 7728 3612 7724 3612 7725
      3611 7724 3611 7723 3610 7724 3609 7731
      3610 7737
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 250DEG 27KT 3614 7744 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CA

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Jul 19, 9:54 AM EDT, 2 hours 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 19, 9:54 AM EDT, 2 hours 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
954 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak surface trough will hold over the North Carolina Piedmont
through Thursday, as a warm and humid air mass persists over the
region. A cold front will move south of the region late in the week,
bringing some drier air this weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 930 AM Wednesday...

Water vapor satellite showed broad troughing across the eastern
U.S., and a weak shortwave moving across central NC this morning.
Radar displayed a decaying MCV moving east-northeast across the
Triangle, helping to develop a few strong thunderstorms across the
area. Additionally, surface obs showed a trough stretching from
north to south across the region. The 19/1200Z GSO sounding came in
this morning with a high precipitable water of 1.79 inches, and
displayed an unstable layer aloft with the shortwave moving by, but
also showed a cap around 500 mb.

The cluster of showers and thunderstorms across the Triangle this
morning will likely hold together and continue towards the
central/northern Coastal Plain through early afternoon. Diurnal
convection is expected this afternoon and evening. Storms will
develop along the surface trough, and outflows will help generate
showers and thunderstorms elsewhere through the period, along with
storms that move east off the mountains. SPC has the all of central
NC under a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms today, with
damaging wind gusts as the main threat with dry air aloft
contributing to higher DCAPE. Heavy rain is also possible with the
larger PW values, and isolated flash flooding could occur where
heavy rain develops across urban/poor drainage areas. Most storms
will diminish by late evening.

Another hot day is expected, with highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s,
and heat index values in the low 90s to low 100s. Muggy conditions
will stick around tonight, with lows dipping to the upper 60s to mid-
70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT/...
As of 230 AM Wednesday...

Continued hot and humid with scattered strong to severe
thunderstorms.

Another day of strong heating will lead to highs in the lower to mid
90s. This will lead to MLCapes approaching 2500 j/kg. Models suggest
a weaker cap, but the shear is still in question. The key may be an
early day MCV that some models push across the mountains late
morning or in the afternoon. This could arrive during peak heating
and instability. Scattered strong to severe storms are possible,
with damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Southern sections
appear most likely to see storms, yet this will likely shift a bit
in time and location. The chance of thunderstorms will shift to the
east during the evening. Lows Thursday night will again be in the
70s.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 245 AM Wednesday...

In general, the forecast has trended slightly drier with this
package. While a front should move across the forecast area Friday,
forcing should be minimal, and have only gone with chance pops
across southern counties Friday night through Saturday night,
primarily because of a shortwave passing south of the region. A
broad upper level trough will extend from Hudson Bay in Canada all
the way to the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and drift east through the
rest of the forecast. This should provide enough forcing for
diurnally driven thunderstorms through the rest of the forecast
period.

One more day of widespread highs in the 90s is expected on Friday,
although slightly drier air with the incoming front will bring
dewpoints down enough to limit the area of triple digit heat index
values. On the cool side of the front, Saturday will be the coolest
day out of the next seven, with all locations expected to remain in
the 80s. Highs will then moderate through the rest of the period,
with 90s returning to many locations by Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 640 AM Wednesday...

Generally VFR conditions are expected through 12z/Thursday. There is
still a chance of MVFR haze and fog through around 12z-13z, but most
models indicate an increase of the boundary layer flow allowing for
some mixing. In addition, a couple of residual disturbances aloft
(MCV's) were tracking east across the mountains early today. They are
expected to continue to weaken as they cross the region this
morning. They will have some instability to work with, but mostly
less 500-1000 j/kg, with some CINH mixed in as well. As such, only
isolated showers/thunder expected. Later today, central NC is
expected to be in a minimum of convection, with the exception of
possibly KFAY to KRWI (where there is about a 20-30 probability of
an MVFR thunderstorm later this morning through the afternoon.

Looking beyond 12z Thu, scattered showers and storms are possible
starting as early as Thu morning, remaining possible through the day
Thu and into the evening. Daily typical isolated to scattered
showers and storms, mainly from mid afternoon to mid evening, will
remain a possibility Fri through Sun, with the potential for pockets
of early-morning fog as well.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Badgett
NEAR TERM...JJT
SHORT TERM...Badgett
LONG TERM...Green
AVIATION...Badgett/Hartfield
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 19, 4:32 AM EDT, 7 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
432 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-078-200845-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Wayne-
432 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of isolated severe
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The main hazard is
damaging wind.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
Thursday and Thursday evening. The main hazard is damaging wind.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ073>077-083>086-088-089-200845-
Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
Cumberland-Sampson-
432 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms this
afternoon and evening. The main hazard is damaging wind.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
Thursday afternoon and evening. The main hazard is damaging wind.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 8:39 AM EDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
839 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ024-025-040-041-076-191330-
Lee NC-Chatham NC-Durham NC-Wake NC-Orange NC-
839 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Orange,
northwestern Lee, west central Wake, southwestern Durham and Chatham
Counties through 930 AM EDT...

At 838 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Goldston, or 9 miles southeast of Siler City, moving northeast at 40
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...
Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Siler City, Carrboro, Goldston,
Apex, Morrisville and Crosswinds Boating Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3603 7898 3575 7877 3551 7934 3552 7935
      3552 7948 3563 7955 3565 7955 3585 7926
      3584 7924 3585 7924
TIME...MOT...LOC 1238Z 240DEG 36KT 3561 7937

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

CA
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 9:30 AM EDT, 3 hours 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
930 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ008-024>026-041-191415-
Franklin NC-Durham NC-Wake NC-Orange NC-Granville NC-
930 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Orange,
southern Granville, northern Wake, Durham and southwestern Franklin
Counties through 1015 AM EDT...

At 930 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
RDU International, or 7 miles southeast of Durham, moving northeast
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph, and heavy rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Creedmoor, Wake Forest, Butner,
Franklinton, Bunn and RDU International.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3620 7863 3595 7821 3571 7886 3578 7893
      3583 7891 3587 7891 3586 7901 3595 7910
TIME...MOT...LOC 1330Z 243DEG 32KT 3587 7886

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

CA
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 10:09 AM EDT, 2 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1009 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ040-041-191500-
Chatham NC-Wake NC-
1009 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Wake
and east central Chatham Counties through 1100 AM EDT...

At 1009 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Cary, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Holly Springs,
Knightdale, Crosswinds Campground, Lake Wheeler and New Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3590 7846 3572 7843 3571 7847 3563 7857
      3559 7903 3572 7905
TIME...MOT...LOC 1409Z 257DEG 24KT 3568 7894

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CA
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 10:20 AM EDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1020 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ008-009-026-041-191500-
Franklin NC-Vance NC-Wake NC-Granville NC-
1020 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern
Vance, southeastern Granville, northeastern Wake and northwestern
Franklin Counties through 1100 AM EDT...

At 1019 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Creedmoor to near Wake Forest to near
Raleigh. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail, and heavy
         rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Henderson, Creedmoor, Louisburg, Wake Forest, Franklinton,
Kittrell, Rolesville, Youngsville and Falls Lake State Rec Area.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3637 7835 3627 7830 3627 7831 3626 7829
      3612 7822 3593 7835 3580 7875 3601 7870
      3602 7871 3615 7870
TIME...MOT...LOC 1419Z 236DEG 23KT 3612 7863 3599 7861 3584 7869

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CA
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 11:00 AM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1100 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ009>011-026-027-041-191545-
Nash NC-Franklin NC-Vance NC-Warren NC-Wake NC-Halifax NC-
1100 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern
Vance, Warren, northern Nash, west central Halifax, northeastern
Wake and Franklin Counties through 1145 AM EDT...

At 1059 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Kittrell to near Louisburg to near Wake
Forest. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail, and heavy
         rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Louisburg, Warrenton, Norlina, Kittrell, Bunn, Rolesville,
Red Oak, Castalia and Middleburg.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3628 7789 3607 7776 3585 7853 3607 7843
      3633 7848 3654 7803 3654 7799
TIME...MOT...LOC 1459Z 244DEG 20KT 3625 7838 3608 7833 3593 7843

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CA
Special weather statement, Jul 19, 11:48 AM EDT, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1148 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

NCZ010-011-026>028-191645-
Edgecombe NC-Nash NC-Franklin NC-Warren NC-Halifax NC-
1148 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Warren, northern
Nash, northwestern Edgecombe, Halifax and eastern Franklin Counties
through 1245 PM EDT...

At 1147 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Warrenton to 14 miles northwest of
Dortches to 7 miles northeast of Bunn. Movement was northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail, and heavy
         rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, Nashville, Warrenton, Halifax, Scotland
Neck, Norlina, Dortches, Littleton and Red Oak.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3589 7821 3616 7820 3645 7823 3655 7808
      3654 7790 3651 7790 3648 7776 3648 7764
      3644 7762 3641 7755 3637 7755 3634 7759
      3632 7757 3630 7753 3632 7744 3626 7741
      3624 7738 3621 7738 3617 7729 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 235DEG 32KT 3641 7805 3619 7799 3602 7815

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 18, 11:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHAlamance, Orange44 min
Jul 19, 7:32 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHMontgomery58 min
Jul 19, 8:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHChatham51 min
Jul 19, 9:30 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHDurham, Wake45 min
Jul 19, 10:09 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWake51 min
Jul 19, 10:20 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHFranklin40 min
Jul 19, 11:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHFranklin, Warren45 min
Jul 19, 11:48 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHalifax, Nash, Warren57 min
Jul 19, 12:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHEdgecombe, Halifax, Nash35 min
Jul 19, 1:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHHalifax15 min
Jul 19, 2:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHEdgecombe21 min
Jul 19, 2:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWayne36 min
Jul 19, 2:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHJohnston32 min
Jul 19, 2:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHJohnston, Sampson, Wayne36 min
Jul 19, 2:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHGreene52 min
Jul 19, 2:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHEdgecombe, Wayne, Wilson31 min
Jul 19, 4:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHWayne53 min
Jul 19, 4:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHalifax35 min
Jul 19, 4:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHCumberland44 min
Jul 19, 5:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHCumberland, Sampson, Wayne52 min
Jul 19, 5:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHHalifax44 min
Jul 19, 5:41 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRAHCumberland, Sampson3 hr
Jul 19, 5:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHSampson41 min
Jul 19, 5:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRAHCumberland, Sampson47 min
Jul 19, 6:17 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRAHCumberland, Sampson3 hr
Jul 19, 6:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHCumberland, Sampson56 min
Jul 19, 7:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRAHSampson33 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.