Flash Flood Warning 52, NWS Raleigh, NC

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WGUS72 KRAH 160035
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

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Guilford NC-Randolph NC-
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN GUILFORD AND 
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

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LAT...LON 3592 7954 3591 7954 3590 7954 3588 7954
      3585 7954 3584 7954 3582 7954 3578 7954
      3577 7954 3576 7954 3575 7955 3570 7955
      3576 7981 3593 7983

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
733 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Sub-tropical high pressure will extend from near Bermuda to the
Carolinas throughout the week.

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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 148 PM Tuesday...

* Scattered showers and storms again today, with the greatest
  chances in the western Piedmont

* Locally heavy rain possible, resulting in isolated flash flooding

Early afternoon water vapor imagery reveals weak flow aloft, with NC
sandwiched between weak southwesterly flow to our west and light
northeasterly flow to our east. Convection from earlier this morning
has dissipated although it hasn't taken long for new showers and
thunderstorms to develop. Most of the new convective development is
on the periphery of where we had precip this morning, with areas
along and west of I-85 filling in as early as noon, while a few
storms have initiated across the southern Coastal Plain. While some
cu have developed along the US-1 corridor, storm development has
been slow thus far, which isn't overly surprising. Temperatures area-
wide are generally in the mid to upper 80s, with dewpoints generally
in the low to mid 70s.

For the rest of the afternoon into the evening, expect additional
shower/thunderstorm development, primarily across the western
Piedmont within an area of 2500-3000 J/KG MLCAPE and 1.8-1.9" PW's
in closest proximity to the Piedmont trough. Convection is also
likely to initiate across the Coastal Plain and Sandhills in the
vicinity of where the morning round of showers dissipated (roughly
Hwy 24/27). The biggest forecast uncertainty is in between those two
areas, where the atmosphere was overturned earlier today but is
showing signs of recovery. The SPC mesoanalysis page suggests any
CIN from this morning has already eroded, but that may be missing
some details and may be an artifact of the 40km nature of the
mesoanalysis grid. One would expect showers and storms to already be
ongoing across the Triangle if CIN had indeed eroded, and that's
clearly not the case. Nonetheless, I'm going to maintain the highest
PoPs in the CWA in the western Piedmont, another swath of elevated
values across the Sandhills/southern Coastal Plain, with some 30-40
percent values along US-1. It's hard to justify completely removing
precip chances across the Triangle given the potential for colliding
outflow boundaries and elevated PW's. 12Z HREF suggests a relative
minima in the center of the forecast area and our PoPs were tailored
to match its depiction. Showers may linger into the evening hours
before dissipating entirely before midnight.

Primary hazards from any storms today will once again be periods of
heavy rain and flooding, especially in the western Piedmont where
areal coverage will be the greatest. An occasional near-severe gust
is also possible but widespread severe weather is not anticipated
with this afternoon's storms.

As for temps, looks for lows in the low to mid 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 148 PM Tuesday...

* Slightly lower storm chances on Wednesday

* Still hot and humid

Areal coverage of showers and storms should be a bit less on
Wednesday as upper ridging strengthens across the area. This will
push the highest PW values into the western Piedmont, once again
making them the primary focal area for shower and thunderstorm
development with somewhat lesser coverage elsewhere. Sea breeze
initiated convection is possible across the southern Coastal Plain,
with the center part of the state potentially seeing fewer storms
than others. This areal coverage is supported by the 12Z HREF and
other hi-res guidance, and closely resembles the inherited forecast
as well as NBM.

Temperatures should be a bit warmer than those seen today, with
highs reaching the low to mid 90s. Overnight lows once again falling
into the low to mid 70s.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 148 PM Tuesday...

* Diurnal showers/storms possible each day through the extended
  period.

* Hot and humid conditions expected each day, with potentially
  dangerous heat this weekend.

Thursday and Friday, high pressure will move westward off the
Atlantic Ocean into the southeast United States. This should
somewhat limit the diurnally induced showers/storms over central
North Carolina, especially closer to the center of the high pressure
in the southeast portions of the CWA. Saturday should have
increasing diurnal rain chances as a shortwave trough looks like it
could reach the region from the north. Sunday through Tuesday should
return to riding over the region, however there does not appear to
be a large change in airmass so diurnal shower/storm chances remain
until at least mid-week.

Temperatures will be above normal for the extended period. Maximum
temperatures look to be in the low to mid 90s each day of the long
term period, with the potential for temperatures in the upper 90s in
the warmest spots in the south Friday through Sunday. This will
combine with high humidity values to increase heat indices to
potentially dangerous levels. The maximum heat indices may be near
or above 100 degrees for much of central North Carolina for the
majority of the long term. Heat advisory apparent temperature
criteria (105 to 109 degrees) may be met this weekend for eastern
portions of central North Carolina.

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.AVIATION /00 WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 730 PM Tuesday...

Shower and thunderstorm activity will diminish between 00 to 03z, with
a period of sub-VFR restrictions likely at KINT and KGSO through that
period.

Model guidance continues to indicate the potential for areas of low
stratus to develop between 06 to 12z, leading to a period of MVFR to
IFR restrictions. These restrictions should lift by mid to late
Wednesday morning(13 to 16z), returning conditions to VFR.

Shower and storm coverage is expected to be lower on Wednesday, with
the best chances focused along the inland-moving seabreeze, mainly
impacting the eastern terminals(KRWI and KFAY).

Outlook: Sub-tropical high pressure over the western Atlantic will
support a typical summertime pattern of isolated to scattered
afternoon and evening convection, along with patchy late night and
early morning fog and stratus through the end of the week.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Badgett/MWS
NEAR TERM...Leins
SHORT TERM...Leins
LONG TERM...Helock
AVIATION...CBL/Badgett

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
515 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

NCZ007>011-021>026-038>041-073>076-160915-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-
Montgomery-Moore-Lee-
515 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall are expected
again this afternoon and evening. Isolated flash flooding is
possible. The areas most vulnerable are the Triad region east across
the northern Piedmont into portions of the Triangle Area.

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

The chance of widespread hazardous weather is low at this time.

NCZ027-028-042-043-077-078-083>086-088-089-160915-
Nash-Edgecombe-Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-
Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
515 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The chance of widespread hazardous weather is low at this time.

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

The chance of widespread hazardous weather is low at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
540 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

NCZ022-023-152230-
Guilford NC-Alamance NC-
540 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN ALAMANCE AND GUILFORD
COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greensboro. Another strong thunderstorm was located near Burlington.
These thunderstorms were nearly stationary and slowly back building.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Elon,
McLeansville, Summerfield, Gibsonville, and Stokesdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent 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.

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LAT...LON 3624 7953 3615 7931 3603 7930 3590 7954
      3604 8004 3626 8003
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 250DEG 1KT 3616 7978

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
555 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

NCZ042-043-077-078-089-152300-
Johnston NC-Sampson NC-Harnett NC-Wayne NC-Wilson NC-
555 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WAYNE...NORTH
CENTRAL SAMPSON...EASTERN HARNETT...SOUTHWESTERN WILSON AND JOHNSTON
COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM EDT...

At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms from near Dunn, to near Smithfield, to near Kenly,
moving northwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Clayton, Dunn, Benson, Fremont, Micro, Selma, Erwin,
Coats, and Four Oaks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent 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 3547 7794 3525 7824 3513 7847 3525 7862
      3527 7872 3552 7871 3571 7847 3572 7843
      3582 7826 3577 7825 3573 7821 3575 7814
      3559 7791
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 150DEG 16KT 3545 7834

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
629 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

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

0625 PM     Flash Flood      1 NE Burlington         36.09N 79.44W
07/15/2025                   Alamance           NC   Emergency Mngr

            Almance county emergency management reported
            7 to 8 water rescues during the past 30
            minutes in downtown Burlington.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
644 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

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

0641 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNE Burlington        36.10N 79.44W
07/15/2025                   Alamance           NC   Broadcast Media

            Road closed due to flash flooding at the
            intersection of Webb Ave and Fisher St. in
            Burlington.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
652 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

NCZ021-022-039-152345-
Guilford NC-Forsyth NC-Randolph NC-
652 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN FORSYTH...NORTHEASTERN
RANDOLPH AND GUILFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 649 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Randleman, moving north at 5 mph. Also, a cluster of strong
thunderstorms extended from near Walkertown to near Alamance.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Randleman, Kernersville,
McLeansville, Archdale, Summerfield, Gibsonville, and Stokesdale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3626 8028 3625 7977 3609 7954 3590 7954
      3581 7966 3581 7980 3592 8005 3601 8004
      3602 8012 3616 8025
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 191DEG 5KT 3589 7975

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

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
738 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

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

0455 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SW Monticello         36.17N 79.71W
07/15/2025                   Guilford           NC   911 Call Center

            Trees down near the intersection of Reedy
            Fork Parkway and Eckerson Road.

&&

AS