Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2023
Tornado Warning 6, NWS Raleigh, NC
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
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 12:37 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Sse Dortches, NC | Confirmed tornado touchdown. Storm survey will be conducted this afternoon. |
| Jul 19, 12:43 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Ssw Battleboro, NC | Confirmed 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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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
$$
CA6 follow-up statements
291
WWUS52 KRAH 191637
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1237 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
NCC065-083-127-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Nash NC-Edgecombe NC-Halifax NC-
1237 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL NASH...NORTHWESTERN EDGECOMBE AND SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX
COUNTIES...
At 1236 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Dortches, or 7
miles northeast of Rocky Mount, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Scotland Neck around 110 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whitakers and Battleboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3598 7779 3606 7784 3626 7741 3624 7738
3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733 3617 7731
3617 7729 3616 7727 3612 7724 3612 7725
3611 7723 3610 7724 3610 7727 3609 7731
3605 7736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1636Z 249DEG 28KT 3605 7774
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CA315
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
$$
NCC065-083-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Edgecombe NC-Halifax NC-
1249 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN EDGECOMBE AND SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...
At 1249 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles northeast of
Rocky Mount, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Scotland Neck around 120 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whitakers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3610 7724 3609 7731 3605 7736 3600 7770
3608 7773 3612 7771 3626 7741 3624 7738
3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733 3616 7730
3617 7728 3614 7725 3613 7725 3612 7724
3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1649Z 250DEG 22KT 3607 7766
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CA687
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
$$
CA126
WWUS52 KRAH 191706
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
106 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
NCC065-191716-
/O.CAN.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Edgecombe NC-
106 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL EDGECOMBE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3610 7724 3609 7731 3605 7736 3604 7752
3606 7754 3607 7753 3609 7753 3610 7758
3615 7759 3625 7740 3623 7738 3621 7738
3619 7735 3619 7733 3616 7730 3617 7728
3612 7724 3612 7725 3611 7723
TIME...MOT...LOC 1706Z 255DEG 33KT 3611 7752
$$
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
$$
CA585
WWUS52 KRAH 191716
SVSRAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
116 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
NCC083-191730-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230719T1730Z/
Halifax NC-
116 PM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HALIFAX COUNTY...
At 116 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Scotland Neck, or
14 miles southwest of Rich Square, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Scotland Neck around 125 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3606 7750 3615 7754 3624 7743 3625 7740
3623 7738 3621 7738 3619 7735 3619 7733
3616 7730 3617 7728 3612 7724 3612 7725
3611 7724 3611 7723 3610 7724 3609 7731
3606 7735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 248DEG 20KT 3613 7748
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
CA372
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
$$
CAWhat 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
CASpecial 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
CASpecial 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
CASpecial 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
CASpecial 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
CASpecial 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
CAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 11:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Alamance, Orange | 44 min |
| Jul 19, 7:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Montgomery | 58 min |
| Jul 19, 8:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Chatham | 51 min |
| Jul 19, 9:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Durham, Wake | 45 min |
| Jul 19, 10:09 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wake | 51 min |
| Jul 19, 10:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Franklin | 40 min |
| Jul 19, 11:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Franklin, Warren | 45 min |
| Jul 19, 11:48 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Halifax, Nash, Warren | 57 min |
| Jul 19, 12:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash | 35 min |
| Jul 19, 1:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Halifax | 15 min |
| Jul 19, 2:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Edgecombe | 21 min |
| Jul 19, 2:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne | 36 min |
| Jul 19, 2:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Johnston | 32 min |
| Jul 19, 2:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Johnston, Sampson, Wayne | 36 min |
| Jul 19, 2:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Greene | 52 min |
| Jul 19, 2:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Edgecombe, Wayne, Wilson | 31 min |
| Jul 19, 4:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne | 53 min |
| Jul 19, 4:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Halifax | 35 min |
| Jul 19, 4:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Cumberland | 44 min |
| Jul 19, 5:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson, Wayne | 52 min |
| Jul 19, 5:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Halifax | 44 min |
| Jul 19, 5:41 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 3 hr |
| Jul 19, 5:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Sampson | 41 min |
| Jul 19, 5:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 47 min |
| Jul 19, 6:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 3 hr |
| Jul 19, 6:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Cumberland, Sampson | 56 min |
| Jul 19, 7:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Sampson | 33 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.