A deepening upper-level trough, which featured a strong polar jet ejecting northeast atop an eastward advancing cold front, brought severe thunderstorms that produced|7 tornadoes and widespread damaging straight-line winds across central NC. The strongest tornado of the day in North Carolina formed in southwestern Orange County and reached EF-2 strength as it neared Hillsborough.
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A deepening upper-level trough, which featured a strong polar jet ejecting northeast atop an eastward advancing cold front, brought severe thunderstorms that produced|7 tornadoes and widespread damaging straight-line winds across central NC. The strongest tornado of the day in North Carolina formed in southwestern Orange County and reached EF-2 strength as it neared Hillsborough. Along its path estimated at 12 miles long and a maximum of 600 yards wide, the roof and exterior walls of one home were reported as completely destroyed.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Apr 19, 9:35 AM EST, 26 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1035 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 .SYNOPSIS... Enhanced southerly flow will continue to strengthen this morning between a Bermuda high to our east and a strengthening mid latitude cyclone to our west. A related cold front will cross central NC Friday night, spreading strong to severe thunderstorms. A mid and upper level low will then linger over the central Appalachians and middle Atlantic states through the weekend with surface high pressure set to push in from the southwest on Monday. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... As of 1000 AM Friday... ...Significant severe weather event likely late morning through this evening... Very few changes to the forecast this morning as a moderate risk remains in place. Emergency Action plans should already be in place. Know where your safe place is! If a warning is issued for your location take shelter! Also, have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings. Please check on your nearby family members and neighbors to ensure they are also prepared. The last time we had a moderate risk out for the area is February 24th, 2016. Ahead of an approaching squall line this morning discrete cells will be likely with isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail all possible. Between 2 PM and 6 PM the squall line will approach the Triad. Widespread damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible in the squall line. An isolated strong to long track tornado can't be ruled out. Between 6 PM and 10 PM the squall line will be crossing the triangle. The squall line will then likely exit the eastern zones just before midnight tonight. Heavy rainfall will also be possible in any stronger storms and across urban areas. If you observe water over the roadways, PLEASE TURN AROUND. Heed all road closures by local, county, and state officials. Prev Discussion-> Confidence continues to grow with respect to the severe weather potential Friday afternoon and evening. The latest update from the Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the risk for all of central North Carolina into a Moderate Risk (4 of 5) for severe weather today, the first of it's kind in our forecast area in over three years (Last time: February 24th, 2016). Primary threats with today's setup are widespread damaging winds, hail, tornadoes (possibly long-track tornadoes), and localized Flash Flooding. This severe setup has the potential to be a very dangerous situation, with several severe ingredients rarely seen across the eastern seaboard coming together over portions over central North Carolina. NOW IS THE TIME TO FINALIZE EMERGENCY PLANS, REPLENISH YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLIES IN YOUR SAFE PLACE, AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A RELIABLE WAY TO RECEIVE WATCH/WARNING INFORMATION. Once you are completely prepared, check on your nearby family members and neighbors to ensure they are also prepared and aware. Overview: A strong mid to upper level trough is expected to deepen this morning with a rapidly strengthening area of low pressure beginning to migrate north and east out of the lower Mississippi valley. East of the Low and associated cold front, a rapidly increasing pressure gradient will work to enhance southerly flow east of the Appalachians, further enhancing the WAA regime, resulting in additional formation of pre-frontal convective showers and storms in two primary areas (1) along the southeastern facing slopes of the Appalachians via upslope flow just west of our forecast area, and (2) across the eastern Sandhills and Coastal Plain, spreading northeastward through the lunchtime hours. A few rumbles of thunder will be possible in these showers, but the severe threat should be minimal. Some uncertainty remains on the coverage and impact of these pre-frontal WAA regime showers, but they will likely establish several differential heating boundaries across central North Carolina that will need to be watched closely for future interaction with the more organized line of strong to severe convection, likely to march east of the mountains after 12z/8am Friday, this stronger line of storms will be the epicenter for severe impacts, likely influencing the Triad region shortly after (18z/2pm - 00z/8pm), the Triangle between (21z/5pm - 02z/10pm) and points along and east of Interstate 95 through roughly 04z/12am. Environmental conditions ahead of the front look dangerous to say the least, with efficient enough instability (1000 - 1500 J/KG ML CAPE), dangerous shear (Bulk: 45 to 55kts; SFC -> 1km: 20 - 30kts) and helicity values, and near record PWat values (1.6 inches +). In terms of limiting factors, few exist, other than the uncertainty of just how much surface heating will be allowed throughout the day, however, with such a strong WAA regime in place, the atmosphere should be allowed to destabilize pretty efficiently without many breaks in the sunshine. The environment looks prime for a very active and potentially destructive weather day across the Carolinas. A quick overview of each threat is below. Winds: A wind advisory has been issued for areas along and east of US-1, beginning at 11am this morning and continuing through 10pm. This Wind advisory was issued to highlight the southerly flow regime, which will likely produce sustained winds as high as 25mph with intermittent gusts approaching 45 mph ahead of the frontal boundary. In terms of the front/convection impacts, damaging winds will remain the primary and most widespread impact thanks to the predominantly linear storm mode and the line of storms passage occurring during peak atmospheric heating. The strongest cells will be capable of producing wind gusts as high as 60 to 70mph, with locally stronger gusts possible in a wet-microbursts type regime. This will be more than enough to cause damage to trees, unsecured objects, and even some structures. Tornadoes: High-resolution model ensembles continue to spit out some alarming low and mid-level shear values across central NC which, if realized, would easily support the formation of a few tornadoes across our region. Still some uncertainty on favored locations at this point, likely dependent in large part to the progression of surface heating ahead of the line and the eventual strength and placement of the meso-low and attendant triple point. With the primary storm mode remaining linear in nature, often times, the embedded Tornadoes in these storm structures can spin of very quickly, which could greatly reduce lead time ability. Also, ensemble mean updraft helicity values remain high, indicating that a few long-track strong tornadoes can't be ruled out across the area. Flash Flooding: With seasonably high precipitable water values present and already saturated soils abundant across central NC, Flash Flooding will certainly be a concern again with this system, especially in and around urban centers. Have decided against a Flash Flood Watch for now, as I think the primary threat here is more centered within urban centers, however, a future watch issuance may be required down the road. The Weather Prediction Center has placed most of central NC in a Slight Risk (2 of 5) for excessive rainfall. Areas that see training storms will be of primary concern. Eventually, the 1 - 1.5 inch areal average QPF with this system will transition into the already swollen rivers/lakes, causing additional or at least prolonging river flooding across central NC into the weekend. This is generally supported by both GEFS/NAEFS Ensemble River Forecasts, which continues to advertise additional flooding along the Neuse and Haw Rivers through the weekend, possibly lasting into next week. Hail: With only modest mid to upper-level lapse rates present, large hail 1"+ shouldn't be commonplace. However, with the parent low not too far displaced from the region, and the possibility of some sustained updrafts, can't completely rule out a few storms capable of producing some isolated quarter to half-dollar sized hail stones. A diminishing chance of showers will linger overnight, as we remain under the influence of the dynamic upr low/trough, but any severe risk should move east of cntl NC by 10-11 PM. Post-frontal flow will also be swly, so the incoming air mass will not be particularly cool, and instead characterized by lows generally in the low-mid 50s. && .SHORT TERM /SATURDAY/... As of 320 AM Friday... The closed mid/upper low over the southern Appalachians will jog slowly ENE across the southern Mid-Atlantic States through Sunday. As the core of the cold(-20 to to -22 C) temps aloft pivots NE moves through the area, isolated to widely scattered showers are expected mainly across the northern portions of the forecast area where the deeper moisture extends. With the core of the cold air aloft and associated cloud cover/moisture centered over the area, expect below normal temps through the weekend. Highs Saturday and Sunday generally in the 60s, potentially cooler in the mid to upper 50s across the northern portions where the best chance of showers exist. It will be breezy on Saturday as well with gradient winds of 20 to 25 in the mixed layer. Lows in the 40s. && .LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/... As of 320 AM Friday... Heights aloft rebound in the wake of the low lifting up the Mid- Atlantic and New England Coast on Monday with shortwave ridging building across the area on Tuesday. At the surface, weak surface high pressure centered over the GOM will briefly build north over the area Monday and Monday night and will shift offshore on Tuesday with the development of a lee side sfc trough across western portions of the state. Convective rain chances return Wednesday and Wednesday night as a northern stream shortwave trough passage through the NE US and Mid-Atlantic region will drive a cold front SE into the Carolinas. Front looks to push south of the area by Thursday morning, with mostly dry conditions on Thursday. Significant rain chances look to hold off until Friday and possibly even into the weekend, depending on the eastward progression of yet another vigorous storm system across the southern CONUS. Near seasonable high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s on Monday will warm into the lower 80s to mid 80s Tuesday and Wednesday in advance of the cold front. Temperatures cool return to more seasonable temps behind the cold front on Thursday. && .AVIATION /15Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/... As of 630 AM Friday... 24 hour TAF period: MVFR conditions continue across all TAF sites as of 11z/7am Friday. Expecting aviation conditions to remain MVFR to IFR for much of the day with some localized improvement not out of the question in between lines of convection. Expect intermittent showers to begin filling in rapidly after sunrise, especially at KFAY/KRWI/KRDU. Otherwise, southerly surface sustained winds should remain elevated, likely between 10 - 15kts with gusts becoming more frequent/intense after sunrise, reaching into the 30 - 40kt range by lunchtime, especially across the eastern TAF sites. The big forecast question will be the timing and location of the showers and thunderstorms, of which two rounds are expected. The earlier showers and storms will occur mainly at KRDU, KFAY and KRWI in the 10Z-16Z range, ahead of the more pronounced and much stronger line of storms. The second round will push across central NC from west to east between 18Z and 03Z or so. Best guess of timing is as follows; 18Z-22Z at KINT and KGSO, 19Z-02Z at KFAY and 20Z-03Z at KRDU and KRWI. These storms could be strong to severe with the chance of producing wind gusts to 45 kts or more and possibly tornadoes. Expect the usual reduced visbys and cigs to accompany them as well, possibly reaching LIFR CATs a time or two. Looking ahead: A cold front will cross cntl NC early Fri night, with a wind shift to swly and continued breezy conditions for much of the night. In such, somewhat atypical regimes of post-frontal swly flow, low level drying is not as significant as the climatologically more typical wly or nwly post-frontal flow regimes; and as such, some patchy MVFR ceilings may linger through early Sat. Otherwise, the lingering presence of a mid-upr level low in the vicinity of the Appalachians will maintain a risk of mainly diurnal showers and storms Sat-Sun. -MWS && .RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for NCZ009>011- 026>028-041>043-077-078-085-086-088-089. && SYNOPSIS...Haines/JM NEAR TERM...Haines/JM SHORT TERM...CBL LONG TERM...CBL AVIATION...JM/MWS
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1039 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 NCZ007-008-021>025-038>040-073>076-083-084-201445- Person-Granville-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Davidson- Randolph-Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Anson-Richmond- 1039 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...TORNADO WATCH 88 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central 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. Tornado Watch. Winds on Friday will be quite strong well ahead of the storms. Gusts between 30 and 35 mph from the south will be common. Severe thunderstorms will be likely this afternoon and evening, primarily between 12 PM and 10 PM. The main severe weather hazards will be damaging straight-line winds, large hail, torrential downpours, and a few tornadoes. An isolated strong and long track tornado can't be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. NCZ009>011-026>028-042-043-078-088-089-201445- Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Johnston-Wilson-Wayne- Cumberland-Sampson- 1039 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central 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. Wind Advisory. Severe thunderstorms will be likely this afternoon and evening, primarily between 12 PM and 10 PM. The main severe weather hazards will be damaging straight-line winds, large hail, torrential downpours, and a few tornadoes. An isolated strong and long track tornado can't be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. NCZ041-077-085-086-201445- Wake-Harnett-Scotland-Hoke- 1039 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...TORNADO WATCH 88 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central 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. Tornado Watch. Wind Advisory. Severe thunderstorms will be likely this afternoon and evening, primarily between 12 PM and 10 PM. The main severe weather hazards will be damaging straight-line winds, large hail, torrential downpours, and a few tornadoes. An isolated strong and long track tornado can't be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed.
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1025 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019 NCZ007-191500- Person NC- 1025 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN PERSON COUNTY UNTIL 1100 AM EDT... At 1024 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Leasburg, or 9 miles east of Yanceyville, moving northeast at 25 mph. Rotation with this storm has weakened. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Concord, Hyco Marina and Hyco Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If the storm intensifies and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be issued. && LAT...LON 3637 7910 3639 7915 3654 7914 3654 7896 TIME...MOT...LOC 1424Z 205DEG 24KT 3641 7917 23
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1053 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCZ043-078-191545-
Wayne NC-Wilson NC-
1053 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WAYNE AND WILSON COUNTIES UNTIL
1145 AM EDT...
At 1052 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goldsboro, moving north at 45 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, Wilson, Mount Olive, Elm City, Fremont, Walnut Creek,
Sharpsburg, Lucama, Stantonsburg and Black Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this storm. If the
storm intensifies and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued.
&&
A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3560 7778 3557 7782 3517 7785 3516 7788
3517 7798 3519 7802 3518 7806 3519 7816
3521 7817 3522 7821 3558 7807 3580 7801
3585 7787 3584 7785 3587 7783 3586 7781
3582 7775 3573 7772
TIME...MOT...LOC 1452Z 188DEG 41KT 3536 7803
23Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1054 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCZ008>010-026-191600-
Franklin NC-Vance NC-Warren NC-Granville NC-
1054 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT VANCE...SOUTHWESTERN WARREN...
EASTERN GRANVILLE AND NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES UNTIL NOON
EDT...
At 1054 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Franklinton, or 10 miles west of Louisburg, moving northeast at 20
mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Oxford, Warrenton, Franklinton, Kittrell, Stovall,
Middleburg, Ingleside, Gillburg and Afton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this storm. If the
storm intensifies and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be
issued.
&&
A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3603 7841 3608 7865 3651 7864 3652 7834
3638 7811
TIME...MOT...LOC 1454Z 202DEG 19KT 3614 7849
BAHThe Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 62 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 15:01 UTC.
64 thunderstorm wind, 9 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
Several trees blown down along a swath extending from Charlie Grissom Road to |S. Garnett Street in Henderson.
One tree was blown down near the intersection of Hight and Fairport Road. Several power-lines also reported down in Oxford.
Trees were reported down.
Power-lines reported down at S. Lombard Street and Regency Park Drive.
Power-lines were blown down near the intersection of Mack Todd Road and Black Love Road.
Tree down on power-lines at 454 S. Chavis Strett.
Power-line was blown down at 526 Peach Orchard Road.
Several trees and power-lines were blown down along the wind swath.
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees throughout the western portions of the county, including down power-lines near the intersection of Holder Road and Harper Springs Drive.
Multiple trees reported down in Ellerbe.
Media reports downed trees on power lines with power outages in the area.
A tornado briefly touched down in the Robbins area of northwest Moore County. Damage consisted of numerous snapped and uprooted trees and subsequent damage to the roofs of several homes that the trees fell on. Based on the damage to the trees, this tornado was rated an ef-1 with maximum wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph.
Trees reported down in White Store.
Media reported downed tree onto a vehicle resulting in a cracked windshield.
Trees reported down on Kitty Bennett Road.
Large trees blown down onto car. Monetary damages were estimated.
Trees reported down on U.S. Highway 52 near Grassy Island Road.
Multiple trees reported down on Highway 109 South.
A tornado briefly touched down in the Siler City area. Damage consisted of numerous snapped and uprooted trees, downed power poles and power lines, and damage to the roof covering of several homes. Monetary damages were estimated.
Several trees blown down in the city of Albermarle.
Several trees blown down through-out the city.
A tornado initially touched down in the White Cross area and Leslie Drive area of southwest Orange County. Considerable tree damage occurred in this area, including the snapping and splitting of healthy large-trunk trees. Subsequent damage to vehicles and homes occurred as the trees fell. Given the magnitude and nature of the damage, wind speeds were estimated at 110 mph. The tornado then tracked north-northeast eventually crossing Dodsons Cross Road, Dairlyland Road, Arthur Minnis Road, and Borland Roads, all while producing similar tree damage. The tornado finally began to lift and/or dissipate near Hillsborough just north of I-40 near exit 261, but not before producing considerable damage to several homes just south of exit 261. The roof and several exterior walls of one home were completely destroyed. Damage at this location was estimated at 115 mph, making this tornado a low-end EF-2 on the EF scale.
Numerous trees blown down at a horse farm.
Tree reported down in western Randolph County.
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees across the county.
Numerous trees and power-lines blown down along a south-north swath.
Several trees blown down around Fort Bragg Military Base.
Several trees and power-lines blown down along the swath, including downed trees along Gainey Road, Montrose Road, Ryan McBryde and Egemont Road.
One tree reported down.
Trees down in the Colony Park Neighborhood.
Multiple reports of trees down throughout Greensboro.
Downed trees reported near Lake Brandt Road.
Numerous trees down in the Pittsboro area.
Trees and power-line reported down at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Two large oak trees blown down onto an outbuilding; the building was destroyed.
Several trees down on the 6700 block of Lake Brandt Road.
Thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph measured at KFAY ASOS.
One tree reported down.
Several trees down in the Holly Springs, including downed trees along Holly Springs Road, Richardson Road, Optimist Road, and Avent Ferry Road.
A tornado touched down in the Spivey’s Corner area of northwest Sampson County. Damage there consisted of numerous snapped and uprooted trees, downed power poles and power lines, tossed outdoor furniture, and minor damage to the roof of at least one home. A group of four abandoned chicken houses were destroyed.
Numerous trees down between Roseboro and Salemburg.
This is a continuation of the Spivey's Corner tornado. The tornado oscillated up and down for about 8 miles, resulting in minor tree damage when briefly touching down. The tornado finally touched down one last time in the Meadow area of southern Johnston County, where it did considerable roof and window damage to two homes, snapped and uprooted numerous trees, and blew over several grain silos.
Numerous trees down in the Newton Grove area.
A 50 ft. tree fell down across the road.
One tree was blown down.
Trees and power-lines blown down along Dodsons Cross Roads.
One large tree fell through a fence.
Tress were reported down near Dairyland Road.
A tree was reported down across Preston Road.
A tree was reported down at Guy Road and Amelia Church Road.
Multiple trees were reported down, some snapped off, near Old Crews Road.
Numerous trees were reported down near Clinton.
A tree fell on a house near Bailey.
Two large trees were uprooted in the Lucama Recreation Park.
Multiple trees and power lines were reported down near Lucama.
A tree was reported down on Stevens Mill Road and Beaver Dam Road.
Multiple trees were reported down, including one on a house along Lee Street.
A tree was reported down near Black Creek.
Several trees were reported down at the intersection of County Club Road and Club Knolls Road.
Trees were reported down near Brogden.
Trees were reported down near Pecan Road and Mitchell Road.
A roof was blow off a barn in Rocky Mount.
A tree was uprooted and fell on a house along Goldrock Road.
Trees were reported down at East Vine Stree and North John Street.
A tornado touched down just northwest of the City of Rocky Mount along the Thomas A Betts Parkway. The tornado continued north, producing intermittent tree damage in the form of snapped and uprooted hardwood trees, sliding just west of the Belmont Lake Golf course. The tornado strengthened and widened to a peak width of roughly 350 yards as it intersected NC-4 just West of Battleboro, producing a rather widespread swath of snapped and uprooted trees along with EF-1 damage to several farm outbuildings and one residence which lost considerable roof sheeting. A Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) from KRAX became rather apparent at this point. The storm continued north before taking a quick jog to the northeast as it began to weaken just west of Whitakers. The tornado remained on the ground producing intermittent tree damage as it passed over Fishing Creek, entering into Halifax County before lifting roughly a mile into the county just north of Low Ground Road. While tornado damage was not observed north of this point, debris continued to be deposited several miles north of the damage path.
Trees were reported down along West New Hope Road between Wayne Memorial Drive and Patetown Road.
A tornado touched down approximately 2 miles east of Battleboro where multiple trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado then lifted and briefly touched down not far from the Swift Creek crossing along Seven Bridges Road. The tornado continued north northeastward for a total path length of 10.57 miles, causing primarily vegetation damage in the form of intermittent uprooted and snapped trees. The tornado reached its max intensity just prior to crossing Speights Chapel Road where it directly hit a fifty year old single-wide trailer home, completely destroying it, and lofting debris from the structure for several hundred yards downstream. The home was unoccupied at the time, and the neighboring structures of similar build only received minor structural damage. The tornado continued northeastward, damaging some farm outbuildings on the north side of NC 33 before it ventured into Halifax County, only causing intermittent tree damage as it ventured into marshlands. The tornado lifted and dissipated rapidly after approaching Beech Swamp.
A tree was reported down on Reedy Creek Road.
This is a continuation from the tornado that tracked just east of Dortches in Nash County. The tornado remained on the ground producing intermittent tree damage as it exited Nash County and entered into Halifax County as it passed over Fishing Creek. The tornado lifted roughly a mile into the county just north of Low Ground Road. While tornado damage was not observed north of this point, debris continued to be deposited several miles north of the damage path.
It was determined that the damage along Ringwood and Medoc Mountain Road was caused by straight-line winds consisting of: a large uprooted tree that crashed through a brick house; a downed tree that crushed an SUV; large limbs that caused |significant roof damage to another house.
A tree was reported down on Shaw Springs Road.
Numerous trees were uprooted and pine trees were snapped off along the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near the Aurelian Springs Road Overpass.
A tornado touched down southwest of Weldon, NC, just north of Little |Quankey Creek, with the primary indicators being intermittent |uprooted and snapped hardwood trees as the storm progressed |northeast. The tornado remained on the ground for four minutes and |a little over five miles, reaching its peak intensity and width |as it impacted a small community of single family homes just west |of the high school in South Weldon. Several of these structures |suffered minor damage to their roof and siding, and many trees and |small bushes were blown over or snapped. The tornado continued |north causing intermittent tree and minor structural damage |through the western fringes of Weldon before it crossed the |Roanoke River into Northampton County.
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