A line of thunderstorms moved through Eastern NC during the early afternoon hours. Many instances of wind damage occurred with these storms, A brief embedded EF-1 tornado occurred in Kinston.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS MHX wrote it up.
A line of thunderstorms moved through Eastern NC during the early afternoon hours. Many instances of wind damage occurred with these storms, A brief embedded EF-1 tornado occurred in Kinston.
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 Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 22, 8:59 AM EST, 2 hours 24 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
959 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
A slow moving low pressure system will impact the area through
late week, with potential for periods of heavy rain. Troughing
will continue over the eastern US this weekend and early next
week. A cold front will move through the area late Tue and early
Wednesday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /REST OF TODAY/...
As of 10AM Thu... Bulk of the moderate to heavy rainfall from
this mornings activity has shifted offshore with some scattered
showers still lingering across our far eastern zones, while
thunderstorm activity to our south continues to near the coast
and the southern zones of ENC this morning. Still expecting an
increase in shower and thunderstorm coverage over the next few
hours across the CWA primarily along the Coastal Plain.
Latest 12Z sounding shows the potential for very efficient
rainfall rates with PWAT's at 1.75 inches, and moist low/mid
levels. Given latest upshear and downshear vectors, best chance
to see localized flooding remains with training thunderstorm
activity, though the entire area should continue to monitor for
the potential for localized flooding within heavier rainbands
and thunderstorm activity regardless. In addition to this, with
SBCAPE values up around 800- 1000 J/kg and 0-6 km shear values
of 30 kts there remains a threat for severe weather late this
morning and into the afternoon as the warm front continues to
lift north. The primary hazard within the strongest storms will
be a chance for wet microbursts, with a lower end threat of an
isolated tornado or two especially within the vicinity of the
warm front.
Prev disc... As of 330 AM Thu...The quasi stationary upper low
remains parked over SE CONUS with more shortwaves traveling
about the circulation which will pass through the FA, with a
stationary front acrs the Coastal Plain counties set to move
back north as a warm front today. A similar setup to the last
couple days with more early morning shra and embedded ts moving
through ENC. Near-term guide indicates high PW airmass (aoa 2")
and shortwave will cont threat for high chc to likely pops
through today. The better chance for organized storms and
periods of heavier showers will be late morning through mid
afternoon, esp wrn half of the FA. The area remains in a
marginal risk for strong/severe storms today. The threat appears
to be locally wet microbursts, along with an iso tornado threat
esp in vcnty of the warm front as it lifts northward. The
bigger threat will be locally heavy rain with some flooding in
heavier bands of convection.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT/...
As of 330 AM Thu...Like the last couple of days, a lull in
widespread showers and storms will occur through the first half
of the evening, before next round of nocturnal showers and
storms rolls in from the south and west late tonight. Have low
chc pops after the dinner hour ramping up to likelies with sct
embedded thunder mainly after 06Z tonight. Again, some heavier
rain rates with the more organized cells could lead to localized
flooding. MLCAPES above 1000 J/KG will may yield another
localized iso severe potential with main threat strong winds.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 250 AM Thu...Unsettled pattern will continue through
Saturday across the Carolinas with multiple rounds of precip
expected, along with the threat of localized flooding. A cold
front is expected to push through the area mid next week, with
high pressure building in behind it.
Friday through Sunday...Upper low will continue to lift
northward into the OH Valley Fri, as weak boundary remains
stalled to the west. Locally heavy rain will again be the main
concern Fri, with potential for training storms and PWATs still
around 2 inches. Expect evolution of precip to be similar to the
past two mornings, with good coverage in the morning especially
along the coast, then transitioning more inland during the
afternoon aided by the seabreeze. Upper low will grad weaken
into a trough Sat and Sun as it moves through the Mid-Atlantic.
Sct showers and thunderstorms expected Sat, aided by stronger
shortwave rounding the base of the trough. Most guidance now
keeps Sunday dry. Will maintain small pops for now but may be
able to remove on later shifts. High temps in the 80s, nearing
90 deg inland Sun. Overnight lows will remain quite muggy in the
upper 60s to mid 70s.
Monday through Thursday...Upper low will move into the Great
Lakes region as upper trough strengthens to the west and cold
front approaches early next week. Continued to increase pops
late Mon and Tue, still capping at high chance. Cold front is
currently progged to push through the area late Tue into early
Wed. Upper trough will push off the east coast mid week, with
sfc high pressure and upper ridge building in. Drier air moving
in coupled with limited forcing will continue to trend pops down
mid to late week. Temps near climo, with inland highs in upper
80s to around 90 deg and mid 80s for the beaches.
&&
.AVIATION /14Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Tonight/...
As of 7 AM Thu...Forecasting flight conditions continues to be
a challenge with plenty of low level moisture in place and
periods of showers and thunderstorms pushing across rtes. A
stalled front continues to bisect the area acrs the coastal
plains with the best chc of IFR to the west, for KISO and KPGV.
Another impulse will push across the area during the day today
bringing periods of heavy rain and potentially strong
thunderstorms as it will be coincide with greater instability
and slightly greater shear. Conditions improve late afternoon
and through mid evening, but then another round of rain and
storms possible late tonight.
LONG TERM /Friday through Monday/...
As of 245 AM Thu...The pattern through Fri will feature
potential for prolonged periods of sub-VFR conditions (low
ceilings and vis restrictions) with widespread showers and
isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Will likely begin to see
some improvement this weekend, with pattern returning towards
climo with mainly diurnally driven sct showers and tstms. Sly
winds expected through the weekend, with gusts 15-25 kt Fri and
Sat afternoons.
&&
.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Thursday night/...
As of 330 AM Thu...S to SE wind below 15 kt and seas around 4-6
ft north of Oregon Inlet and 3 to 5 ft to the south. Have
cancelled the SCA for south of Oregon Inlet. Latest guidance
generally keeping winds around 10-20 kt with some higher gusts.
Some gusts aoa 25 kt possible in convective wind gusts today and
tonight.
LONG TERM /Friday through Monday/...
As of 245 AM Thu...Less than ideal boating conditions will
continue through Sat, with S/SSW 15-20 kts and seas 3-5 ft.
There will be some potential for short durations of 25 kt wind
gusts Fri into Sat, potentially flirting with SCA conditions.
Sunday looks like the best bet of the bunch as gradient relaxes
a bit, and SW winds diminish to 10-15 kt with seas 2-4 ft. Winds
pick back up again Monday with deepening upper trough to the
west and approaching cold front. SSW winds will increase to
15-20 kt with seas building to 3-5 ft. SCA conditions possible
late Mon into Tue.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ195-
196-199-203>205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for AMZ150.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...TL/RCF
SHORT TERM...TL
LONG TERM...CQD
AVIATION...CQD/TL
MARINE...CQD/TLHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 430 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023 NCZ195-196-199-203>205-230830- West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks- Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island- 430 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... 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. Heavy rain will fall with the stronger thunderstorms today and could produce localized flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A prolonged period of unsettled weather will continue through late this week. The main threat will be heavy rains with flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-230830- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-Inland Onslow- 430 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today. A storm or two could become strong to marginally severe late this morning through the afternoon, with the main threat strong wind gusts. Otherwise, heavy rains will fall with the stronger storms and could produce localized flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A prolonged period of unsettled weather will continue through late this week. The main threat will be heavy rains with flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1123 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
NCZ090>092-198-221615-
Jones NC-Lenoir NC-Inland Onslow NC-Duplin NC-
1123 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Jones,
southwestern Lenoir, northwestern Onslow and eastern Duplin Counties
through 1215 PM EDT...
At 1122 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Chinquapin, or 10 miles east of
Wallace, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kornegay, Beulaville, Chinquapin, Potters Hill, Sarecta, Pink Hill
and Lyman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3477 7775 3477 7787 3511 7786 3509 7763
TIME...MOT...LOC 1522Z 189DEG 23KT 3480 7782
LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
41Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1135 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
NCZ198-221615-
Inland Onslow NC-
1135 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Jones
and northwestern Onslow Counties through 1215 PM EDT...
At 1134 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Catherine Lake, or near New
River Station, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Half Moon, Richlands, Verona, Catherine Lake,
Petersburg, Richlands South and Haws Run.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3468 7761 3498 7757 3497 7750 3491 7737
3493 7736 3492 7735 3494 7734 3465 7748
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 198DEG 24KT 3474 7753
LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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</html>The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 84 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:20 UTC.
9 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down across the southeastern part of the county, especially from Chinquapin to Beulaville.
A roof shed was blown off, with trees and powerlines also blown down. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Trees and powerlines were blown down in the Richlands area. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Powerlines were blown down with possible damage to the Salvation Army building in Kinston. The time was estimated based on radar data.
The damage path started along Plaza Boulevard at the Furniture Fair|where at least 6 large windows were bowed in or blown out. One large AC|unit on top of this store was blown off and toward the parking lot |behind the store. The damage path continued across Boy Scout Boulevard |where a wood power pole was snapped in half, about 6 feet off the |ground. From the store, through the wood power pole, damage in this area|was consistent with estimated winds of between 90 and 100 MPH, peaking |around 100 MPH near the location of the power pole.
The damage continued across Boy Scout Boulevard, where extensive damage|occurred at the Salvation Army store. Almost the entire length of the |eastern side of the building had the wall bowed out due to the strong |winds. A dumpster, which was located across the street at the Post |Office, was blown around 100 yards to this location. Behind the store, |prior to the neighborhood on Darby Avenue, two large, healthy, pine |trees were snapped in half, about 25 feet up from the ground. Winds in |this area were estimated to be between 90 and 100 MPH.
A narrow, concentrated path continued northeast across Darby Avenue. |While most of the damage here continued to be blown toward the |northeast or around 45 degrees, some damage to houses along Darby Avenue|pointed back toward the southwest or 220 degrees, opposite of the storm|path. Debris and damage along the path were indicative of rotation.
Sporadic damage continued across Adkin Branch, through UNC Health Care Lenoir. |The tornado may have weakened some here as it crossed the branch |(creek), with winds estimated to be closer to 80 MPH. The damage path |crossed Airport Road, damaging a sign at the entrance to the hospital, |and then finally causing damage to large sections of the roof at a |medical building across the street. The roof was of higher quality, with|winds here estimated again between 85 and 95 MPH, or consistent with a |EF-1 tornado. More sporadic damage was found before the path ended near |the intersection of North Herritage Street and North Queen Street.
We would like to thank Lenoir County Emergency Services for their help|in conducting the survey today.
A tree was blown down, blocking the road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Trees and powerlines were blown down in the Calico area along Highway 43 and Highway 102. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Trees were blown down. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Trees were blown down, a transformer was on fire, and the stoplight was not working. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Edgecombe-Martin Electric Cooperative reports nearly 80 customers without power around Martin County. The time was estimated based on radar data.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in North Carolina in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyThe tornado archive for North Carolina, 2023Warnings in North Carolina, June 2023
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1096831, 1096832, 1096833, 1096835, 1096843, 1096836, 1096837, 1096838, 1096839, 1096840.