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NWS – Severe Weather Possible – 5/31/19

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 11:00 p.m. – click here

According to the latest National Weather Service briefing – click here – there is an enhanced risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening.

  • The threat of severe weather is increasing across central NC. The greatest threat is from Durham and Southern Pines south and east.
  • Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. The strongest storms will produce damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain.
  • Timing: This afternoon and evening.
  • Locations: All of Central North Carolina.

The NWS graphic shows the WIZS Radio coverage area is under a Level 2 out of possible 5 or “Slight” risk.  Areas just to the south are at Level 3 or “Enhanced.”

Mon., Apr. 3 – Severe Storms Possible This Evening and Tonight

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The latest National Weather Service briefing as of 7 a.m. indicates the possibility of severe storms this evening and tonight.

The next briefing will occur 4 p.m.

The latest available briefing is available by clicking here.

Brian Short is the director of emergency operations for Henderson – Vance County, and we will forward along by radio and internet any information from him should it become necessary.

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Hermine Update (Friday Morning)

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Hermine Update (Friday Morning) from the National Weather Service and Vance County Emergency Management Director Brian Short

Late Morning Update:

The director of Vance County Emergency Management, Brian Short, provided an additional email to the one listed below to local emergency preparedness teams, and he said, “Attached is some additional information from North Carolina Emergency Management that is a bit more detailed than what I forwarded out earlier today. Essentially nothing has changed, but have a look in particular to the slide that shows the expected rainfall totals.”  (Click here to view this full update and Tropical Weather Outlook.)

Early Morning Update:

The director of Vance County Emergency Management, Brian Short, said in an email to local emergency preparedness teams this morning by email, “Please see the latest informational briefing from the NWS regarding Tropical Storm Hermine. As you can see, not much has changed from the previous briefing for our area.”

(Click here to view the full briefing)

Short’s email continued, “Officially, we are forecast to receive 2 to 6 inches of rain (though I believe realistically 2 to 3 inches is more likely) with wind gusts of around 30 MPH.

“Our biggest threat we believe will be localized flash flooding particularly in areas that are historically known to flood and possibly a few downed trees. Widespread power outages are not expected, however a few isolated outages may occur.

“At this point we do not believe that we need to convene our Advisory Group or have any sort of formal briefing session, however we will continue to keep everyone informed as the situation matures.

“Our office will remain poised to implement additional emergency protection if it should become necessary.”

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Sunday

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According to Brian Short, Director – Vance County Emergency Operations, the National Weather Service in Raleigh has indicated the possibility of severe thunderstorms on Sunday.

The NWS noon briefing today (Friday, June 3) says, “The main thunderstorm threat will be damaging straight-line winds; however, a few isolated tornadoes are also possible.”

The briefing continues, “Several rounds of rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across central NC through the day (Sunday). The activity in the morning is expected to be mostly non-severe, although heavy downpours and lightning will be possible. The better risk for organized bands of severe thunderstorms is expected to occur during the early through late-afternoon hours. The strongest storms during this time may produce damaging straight-line winds, and isolated brief tornadoes will be possible. During the evening hours, one last band of thunderstorms may move through, but the worst of the storms are expected to occur with the earlier activity.”

You may view the briefing in full by clicking here.