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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

April 11, 20245 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this tornado warning at Apr 11, 2024, 11:07 PM EDT for 5 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 38 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2024, 11:07 PM EDT (03:07 UTC)
Expired
Apr 11, 2024, 11:45 PM EDT
In force
38 min
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Beaufort County, NC, Craven County, NC, Martin County, NC, Pitt County, NC, Washington County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:06 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

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 00:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 82 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 00:00Z on 2024-04-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 134 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 00:00Z on 2024-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 390 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
134 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-46 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
450 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
73 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
390 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
477 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

727 
WFUS52 KMHX 120307
TORMHX
NCC013-049-117-147-187-120345-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0005.240412T0307Z-240412T0345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1107 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Washington County in eastern North Carolina...
  North central Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Pitt County in eastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Martin County in eastern North Carolina...
  Western Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 1107 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Vanceboro, or 16 miles southwest of River
  Road, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Wilmar around 1115 PM EDT.
  Washington and River Road around 1120 PM EDT.
  Bunyan around 1125 PM EDT.
  Pinetown around 1135 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chocowinity, Washington Park, Smithwick, and Long Acre VFD.

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 3567 7670 3518 7709 3527 7728 3580 7700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0307Z 208DEG 49KT 3530 7714 

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

$$

Simms
3 follow-up statements
457 
WWUS52 KMHX 120318
SVSMHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1118 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCC013-049-117-147-187-120345-
/O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T0345Z/
Washington NC-Craven NC-Pitt NC-Martin NC-Beaufort NC-
1118 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTH CENTRAL CRAVEN...SOUTHEASTERN PITT...
SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN AND WESTERN BEAUFORT COUNTIES...

At 1118 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wilmar, or near River Road, moving northeast at 55
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...
  Washington, River Road, and Bunyan around 1125 PM EDT.
  Pinetown around 1135 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chocowinity, Washington Park, Smithwick, and Long Acre VFD.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3567 7670 3561 7674 3532 7701 3540 7720
      3580 7700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0318Z 208DEG 47KT 3543 7706 

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

$$

Simms
147 
WWUS52 KMHX 120329
SVSMHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1129 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCC049-120339-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T0345Z/
Craven NC-
1129 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CRAVEN 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 3569 7674 3547 7692 3555 7713 3580 7700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0329Z 204DEG 50KT 3558 7698 

$$

NCC013-117-147-187-120345-
/O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T0345Z/
Washington NC-Pitt NC-Martin NC-Beaufort NC-
1129 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...EASTERN PITT...SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN AND
NORTHWESTERN BEAUFORT COUNTIES...

At 1129 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bunyan, or near Washington, moving northeast at 60
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Washington, eastern Pitt, southeastern Martin and
northwestern Beaufort Counties, including the following locations...
Smithwick, Long Acre VFD, and Washington Park.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3569 7674 3547 7692 3555 7713 3580 7700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0329Z 204DEG 50KT 3558 7698 

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

$$

Simms
196 
WWUS52 KMHX 120339
SVSMHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1139 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCC013-117-147-187-120348-
/O.EXP.KMHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T0345Z/
Washington NC-Pitt NC-Martin NC-Beaufort NC-
1139 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...EASTERN PITT...
SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN AND NORTHWESTERN BEAUFORT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
1145 PM EDT...

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Newport.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
Eastern Martin, Washington and northern Beaufort counties until 1200 
AM.

&&

LAT...LON 3569 7674 3547 7692 3555 7713 3580 7700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0338Z 208DEG 49KT 3568 7691 

$$

Simms

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 Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Apr 11, 10:28 PM EDT, 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 10:28 PM EDT, 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1028 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong low pressure system and associated cold front will
impact Eastern NC today and tonight. High pressure then
builds into the area from the south this weekend into early
next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /OVERNIGHT/...
As of 1020 PM Thursday...Low pressure will continue to lift into
the eastern Great Lakes tonight with attendant cold front pushing
offshore after midnight. Widespread showers with embedded tstms
ongoing this evening, with the threat pushing off the coast
after midnight. The initial batch of strong showers helped mixed
down some of the strong LLJ just off the surface. Some showers
tstms have redeveloped along a weak line from roughly Sneads
Ferry north to Washington, NC, lifting north through eastern NC.
Isolated strong storm threat will continue through roughly
12-1am. Strong gradient winds to 50 mph warrant the wind advisory
for coastal counties through midnight. Winds will gradually
diminish later tonight as the pressure gradient relaxes. Coastal
impacts expected to peak tonight with strong southerly winds.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY/...
As of 7 PM Thu...Southwesterly winds though dry conditions
expected behind departing system. A shortwave drives through the
area late in the day, with a couple isolated showers possible
with this and its secondary cold front, though 95% of the day
and the area will remain on the dry side.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 310 AM Thurs... Cold front offshore will continue to quickly
push away from the region on Fri with a second reinforcing cold
front sweeping through ENC Fri afternoon and evening. High
pressure then builds in from the south and west over the weekend
and settles in off the SE Coast early next week bringing fair
weather to ENC from Sat into late next week.

Sat through midweek next week... Upper trough eventually pushes away
from the Mid-Atlantic on Sat and Sun with more zonal flow
overspreading the Carolinas this weekend before upper ridging builds
across the Eastern CONUS. A weak s/w trough may track across
the Carolinas Sun night into Mon morning before ridging
establishes itself. At the surface, high pressure builds in from
the south and west on Sat and Sun before setting up in the
Sargasso Sea off the SE Coast early next week. The pressure
gradient will remain tight between the building high pressure
and departing fronts and strong low well off to the north and
east on Sat allowing W'rly downslope winds to remain rather
gusty with wind gusts expected to be in the 20-25 mph range Sat
afternoon. Given the downslope flow dewpoints will likely lower
some and with temps in the 70s across inland areas, RH's will
drop into the 25-30% range across the Coastal Plain. The
combination of stronger winds and low RH's could result in some
elevated fire danger and if confidence in this threat increases
further a fire weather section of the AFD may become necessary.

As a second s/w trough moves across ENC Sun night into Mon, dry
cold front approaches and outside of some elevated SW'rly winds
and additional cloud cover Sun night little in the way of
impacts will be felt from this front. Afterwards high pressure
ridging remains in place promoting dry conditions and a gradual
warming trend through the rest of the period.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Fri/...
As of 7 PM Thu...MVFR conditions currently across the eastern NC
terminals. Conditions will gradually improve from west to east
after 03z, then returning to VFR towards daybreak Friday
morning. Gusty west-southwesterly winds to 25 kt during the day
Friday.

LONG TERM /Friday night through Monday/...
As of 3 AM Thurs... Expect primarily VFR conditions through the
TAF period as a cold front will be well offshore by Fri morning
while high pressure gradually builds in from the south and west
through the weekend and into early next week. The main concern
will be the gusty winds on Fri and Sat with SW to W'rly winds
potentially gusting in excess of 25 kts Fri afternoon and 20+
kts on Sat afternoon. Much lighter winds are then forecast from
Sun onwards.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Friday/...
As of 1025 PM Thursday...Gales continue across all waters,
sounds and rivers this evening, with gradient lessening after
04-06Z, and will have to be replaced by SCA's. In addition,
seas across the waters already 10-15 feet and should build
slightly higher this evening, before subsiding some towards
morning. Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms
expected this into the first part of tonight. Showers and storms
could mix down stronger winds.

LONG TERM /Friday night through Monday/...
As of 3 AM Thurs... Cold front will be well offshore to start
the period with a second reinforcing cold front quickly moving
across our waters Fri afternoon and evening bringing a SChc for
some showers/storms. Winds will be SW'rly at 20-25 kts with
gusts in excess of 30 kts across our coastal waters Fri morning
but quickly ease closer to 15-20 kts with gusts near 25 kts at
times Fri afternoon which should briefly end our SCA's across
some of the inland rivers and sounds. As we get into Fri night
and Sat, winds veer to a westerly direction behind the second
front and increase once again with sustained winds around 20-25
kts and gusts up near 30 kts at times. Some minor funneling
could occur across the Pamlico River and Albemarle Sound given
wind direction but either way looks like small craft conditions
would be possible once again. Winds finally ease Sat evening
down to 10-15 kts with gusts up to 20 kts ending the SCA's
across our inland waters. 6-9 ft seas north of Hatteras and 7-10
ft seas south of Hatteras will gradually lower Fri night into
Sat as the winds slowly ease with widespread 4-7 ft seas found
across all waters by Sat morning. Seas then fall below SCA
criteria Sat afternoon. Better boating conditions remain in
place through Sun before an incoming surface trough tightens the
gradient Sun night bringing the potential for more SCA
conditions before quieter weather finally returns to the marine
zones early next week.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 1015 PM Thursday...Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisories
remain in effect for potential inundation 1-2 ft above ground
level (agl), rough surf and beach erosion, this evening into
Fri. Strong southerly winds will peak this evening, around the
time of high tide, will build seas and could lead to periods of
ocean overwash and beach erosion for southern facing oceanside
locales. The potential for soundside flooding exists for areas
along the northern half of Pamlico Sound ahead of and just
behind the front as well with winds becoming swrly just after
midnight. Minor flooding could linger along the soundside Outer
Banks as well as oceanside Ocracoke into Friday.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 AM EDT Friday for NCZ047-081-
     195-196-199.
     Wind Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for NCZ047-081-094-
     194>196-199-203>205.
     High Surf Advisory until 2 PM EDT Friday for NCZ195-196.
     Beach Hazards Statement from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday
     evening for NCZ195-196-199-203>205.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Friday for NCZ199.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 PM EDT Friday for NCZ203-205.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 PM EDT Friday for NCZ204.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT Friday for NCZ204-205.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 2 AM EDT Friday for AMZ131-135>137-150-152-
     154-156-158-230-231.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...DAG/TL
SHORT TERM...TL
LONG TERM...RCF
AVIATION...TL/RCF
MARINE...DAG/TL/RCF
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 4:07 AM EDT, 19 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ029-044>046-079-080-090>092-094-193-194-198-120815-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-
Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A strong cold front will move through tonight. Widespread showers
with isolated strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph expected, potentially stronger in
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Breezy westerly winds and low RH values may lead to increased fire
danger Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ047-081-120815-
Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and 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.

A strong cold front will move through tonight. Widespread showers
with isolated strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph expected, potentially stronger in
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ205-120815-
Hatteras Island-
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

A strong cold front will move through tonight. Widespread showers
with isolated strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph expected, potentially stronger in
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-120815-
Northern Outer Banks-
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

A strong cold front will move through tonight. Widespread showers
with isolated strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph expected, potentially stronger in
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ195-196-120815-
West Carteret-East Carteret-
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

A strong cold front will move through tonight. Widespread showers
with isolated strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph expected, potentially stronger in
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ199-120815-
Coastal Onslow-
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

A strong cold front will move through tonight. Widespread showers
with isolated strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph expected, potentially stronger in
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ204-120815-
Ocracoke Island-
407 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and 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.
   Beach Hazards Statement.
   High Surf Advisory.

A strong cold front will move through tonight. Widespread showers
with isolated strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph expected, potentially stronger in
thunderstorms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 11, 5:43 PM EDT, 5 hours 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
543 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

0448 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Cedar Point             34.69N 77.08W
04/11/2024                   Carteret           NC   NWS Employee

            Tree down at the intersection of HWY 24 and
            Sherwood Avenue. Time estimated based on
            radar.

&&

Martin
Local storm report, Apr 11, 8:22 PM EDT, 2 hours 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
822 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

0550 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NE Broad Creek        34.72N 76.95W
04/11/2024                   Carteret           NC   Public

            Tree down blocking traffic on HWY 24 near
            the Croatan High School.

&&

Martin
Special weather statement, Apr 11, 8:38 PM EDT, 2 hours 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
838 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ080-094-194>196-120100-
West Carteret NC-Beaufort NC-East Carteret NC-Pamlico NC-
Southern Craven NC-
838 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CRAVEN...SOUTHEASTERN
BEAUFORT...CENTRAL PAMLICO AND CENTRAL CARTERET COUNTIES THROUGH 900
PM EDT...

At 836 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near
Newport, moving northeast at 55 mph. At 828 PM EDT, a National
Weather Service employee reported wind gusts in excess of 50 mph
behind the shower activity.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, South River, Merrimon, Harlowe,
Florence, Janeiro, Wildwood, Whortonsville, Great Neck, Maribel, Nc
Pamlico, North Harlowe, Merritt, Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal,
Minnesott Beach Ferry, Bayboro, Arapahoe, and Minnesott Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3470 7685 3480 7704 3533 7664 3518 7637
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 214DEG 50KT 3484 7686

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Simms
Special weather statement, Apr 11, 9:10 PM EDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
910 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ046-080-081-094-193-194-120200-
Beaufort NC-Mainland Hyde NC-Northern Craven NC-Tyrrell NC-
Pamlico NC-Southern Craven NC-
910 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CRAVEN...NORTHWESTERN HYDE...
SOUTHEASTERN BEAUFORT...SOUTHERN TYRRELL AND PAMLICO COUNTIES THROUGH
1000 PM EDT...

At 909 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from near Fairfield Harbour to 10 miles east of Florence.
The strongest winds were observed immediately behind the showers.
Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
New Bern, Belhaven, Sladesville, Ransomville, Swindell Fork,
Scranton, Fairfield, New Holland, Pamlico Beach, Lowland, Florence,
Grantsboro, Royal, Rose Bay, Whortonsville, Winsteadville, South
Creek, Sidney Crossroads, Lake Landing, and Maribel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3564 7592 3512 7639 3504 7703 3553 7673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 212DEG 32KT 3510 7691 3516 7645

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Simms
Special weather statement, Apr 11, 9:44 PM EDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
944 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ045>047-080-081-203-120230-
Mainland Dare NC-Washington NC-Beaufort NC-Mainland Hyde NC-
Tyrrell NC-Northern Outer Banks NC-
944 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT EASTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN
HYDE...NORTHWESTERN DARE...NORTHEASTERN BEAUFORT AND TYRRELL COUNTIES
THROUGH 1030 PM EDT...

At 943 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from near Sidney Crossroads to near Fairfield. Movement was
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Southern Shores, Belhaven, Killkenny, Ponzer, Scranton, Alligator,
Gum Neck, Kilkenny, Fairfield, Pungo, Columbia, East Lake, Woodley,
Sanderling, Pike Road, Leechville, Sidney Crossroads, Winsteadville,
Newfoundland, and Scuppernong.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 7565 3548 7621 3546 7680 3608 7641
      3610 7599 3612 7593 3617 7594 3614 7587
      3622 7580 3621 7580 3620 7581 3614 7586
      3607 7580 3613 7575 3622 7577
TIME...MOT...LOC 0143Z 212DEG 43KT 3552 7667 3553 7627

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Simms
Special weather statement, Apr 11, 10:39 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1039 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ029-044-045-080-193-194-120330-
Washington NC-Beaufort NC-Northern Craven NC-Martin NC-
Southern Craven NC-Pitt NC-
1039 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN
CRAVEN...SOUTHEASTERN PITT...SOUTHEASTERN MARTIN AND WESTERN BEAUFORT
COUNTIES THROUGH 1130 PM EDT...

At 1038 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over
Vanceboro, or 15 miles northwest of New Bern, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Washington, Plymouth, River Road, Pinetown, Blounts Creek, Vanceboro,
Calico, Askins, Fort Barnwell, Jasper, Wilmar, Bunyan, Cox
Crossroads, Hinson, Terra Ceia, Old Ford, Ernul, Goose Creek State
Park, Chocowinity, and Long Acre VFD.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3590 7692 3586 7689 3586 7690 3582 7690
      3582 7689 3581 7690 3581 7688 3586 7683
      3588 7684 3589 7681 3586 7678 3587 7676
      3580 7660 3513 7714 3524 7736 3588 7698
      3590 7694
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 206DEG 46KT 3529 7716

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Simms

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 8:11 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX34 min
Apr 11, 8:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXPamlico22 min
Apr 11, 9:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXHyde, Pamlico50 min
Apr 11, 9:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXTyrrell46 min
Apr 11, 10:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXBeaufort51 min
Apr 11, 11:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXBeaufort, Martin, Washington34 min
Apr 11, 11:26 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX94 min
Apr 12, 1:55 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX42 hr
Apr 12, 3:00 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX25 hr
Apr 12, 6:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXDuplin64 min
Apr 12, 6:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXJones, Lenoir61 min
Apr 12, 7:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXDuplin63 min
Apr 12, 7:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXCraven, Jones, Onslow76 min
Apr 12, 7:50 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX55 min
Apr 12, 7:54 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX36 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.