North Carolina, 2022Damaging Winds in North Carolina, July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022 · NWS RAH · 7 events in 5 counties and zones
A surface lee trough over the Foothills of western North Carolina and the northwest Piedmont of central North Carolina led to the development of scattered afternoon and evening severe storms. Several of the storms produced wind damage and resultant downed trees and power lines.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 7
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A surface lee trough over the Foothills of western North Carolina and the northwest Piedmont of central North Carolina led to the development of scattered afternoon and evening severe storms. Several of the storms produced wind damage and resultant downed trees and power lines. Storm activity waned by the late evening hours.
What forecasters said that day
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NWS Raleigh, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 25, 2:50 PM EST, 2 hours 45 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 25, 2:50 PM EST, 2 hours 45 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
457 AM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-260900-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
457 AM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk of severe storms with
damaging straight line winds across the northwest and northern
Piedmont areas this afternoon and evening. In additional heat
indices of 100 to 105 are expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
There is a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk of severe storms with
damaging straight line winds on Tuesday, as well as a marginal risk
of flash flooding. Heat index values will climb into the upper 90s to
around 105 degrees through the end of the week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 25, 2:08 PM EST, 3 hours 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
308 PM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022
NCZ021-252015-
Forsyth NC-
308 PM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Forsyth County
through 415 PM EDT...
At 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Enon, or near Winston-Salem, moving northeast at 15 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...
Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural
Hall, Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Sedge Garden and Belews Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3614 8044 3626 8042 3626 8004 3601 8005
3603 8014 3603 8021 3600 8022 3600 8032
3599 8033 3599 8035 3597 8039 3598 8041
3599 8042 3601 8041 3602 8043 3606 8046
TIME...MOT...LOC 1907Z 242DEG 15KT 3610 8038
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
10Special weather statement, Jul 25, 3:48 PM EST, 1 hour 47 minutes before
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- When
- July 25, 5:35 PM EST
- Where
- Alamance County, 2.17 mi E of Swepsonville
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Utility Company
- Coordinates
- 36.021, -79.331
Trees were reported down on power lines along Highway 54 and Milky Way.
Thunderstorm Wind, Vance
- When
- July 25, 6:37 PM EST
- Where
- Vance County, 1.12 mi N of Dabney
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- State Official
- Coordinates
- 36.366, -78.482
Trees were reported down near the intersection of Fred Royster Road and Glebe Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind, Anson
- When
- July 25, 6:37 PM EST
- Where
- Anson County, 1.25 mi WNW of Morven
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- State Official
- Coordinates
- 34.875, -80.021
Trees were reported down along Robinson Bridge Road and Robinson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Vance
- When
- July 25, 6:43 PM EST
- Where
- Vance County, 2.62 mi NW of Henderson
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- State Official
- Coordinates
- 36.359, -78.431
Trees were reported down along St. Andrews Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Anson
- When
- July 25, 6:58 PM EST
- Where
- Anson County, 2.56 mi SSE of Morven
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Reported by
- State Official
- Coordinates
- 34.835, -79.987
Trees were reported down near the intersection of McFarlan Road and Highway 52.
Thunderstorm Wind, Harnett
- When
- July 25, 8:23 PM EST
- Where
- Harnett County, 1.44 mi SSW of Cokesbury
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Utility Company
- Coordinates
- 35.502, -78.932
Trees were reported down on power lines near the intersection of Keel Boat Lane and Royal Street.
Thunderstorm Wind, Wake
- When
- July 25, 8:42 PM EST
- Where
- Wake County, 1.15 mi E of Mc Cullers
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Utility Company
- Coordinates
- 35.668, -78.660
Power outages were reported from fallen trees and limbs near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Stone Home Lane.
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
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