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2025 [KRAH] RALEIGH Severe Thunderstorm (SV) Warning (W) Number 39

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Storm Based Warning History

567 
WUUS52 KRAH 170014
SVRRAH
NCC037-105-125-183-170100-
/O.NEW.KRAH.SV.W.0039.250317T0014Z-250317T0100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
814 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  North central Moore County in central North Carolina...
  Lee County in central North Carolina...
  Southwestern Wake County in central North Carolina...
  Central Chatham County in central North Carolina...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 814 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Carthage,
  moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Crosswinds Boating Center, Pittsboro, Crosswinds Campground, Gum
  Springs, Goldston, Highfalls, Robbins, Jordan Lake State Rec Area,
  Carthage, and Sanford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3564 7884 3558 7891 3553 7896 3532 7945
      3543 7959 3586 7920
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 228DEG 44KT 3543 7944 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JD
033 
WWUS52 KRAH 170041
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
841 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC125-170050-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Moore NC-
841 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL MOORE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3554 7914 3555 7927 3584 7917 3583 7914
      3565 7886
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 227DEG 39KT 3561 7919 

$$

NCC037-105-183-170100-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Lee NC-Wake NC-Chatham NC-
841 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL LEE...SOUTHWESTERN WAKE AND EASTERN CHATHAM
COUNTIES...

At 840 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Pittsboro, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Crosswinds Boating Center, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Pittsboro,
Seaforth Boat Dock, Bynum, Crosswinds Campground, Moncure, Shearon
Harris Reservoir, Fearrington, and Holly Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3554 7914 3555 7927 3584 7917 3583 7914
      3565 7886
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 227DEG 39KT 3561 7919 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JD
995 
WWUS52 KRAH 170050
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
850 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC105-183-170059-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Lee NC-Wake NC-
850 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL LEE AND
SOUTHWESTERN WAKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 7896 3570 7896 3559 7905 3561 7908
      3563 7912 3562 7914 3567 7921 3583 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 228DEG 44KT 3569 7908 

$$

NCC037-170100-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Chatham NC-
850 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR EASTERN CHATHAM COUNTY...

At 849 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittsboro,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Crosswinds Boating Center, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Pittsboro,
Seaforth Boat Dock, Bynum, Crosswinds Campground, Moncure,
Fearrington, and Jordan Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3571 7896 3570 7896 3559 7905 3561 7908
      3563 7912 3562 7914 3567 7921 3583 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 228DEG 44KT 3569 7908 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JD
468 
WWUS52 KRAH 170057
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
857 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC037-170107-
/O.EXP.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Chatham NC-
857 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN CHATHAM COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 900 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 7896 3570 7896 3559 7905 3561 7908
      3563 7912 3562 7914 3567 7921 3583 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 228DEG 44KT 3573 7902 

$$

JD
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567 
WUUS52 KRAH 170014
SVRRAH
NCC037-105-125-183-170100-
/O.NEW.KRAH.SV.W.0039.250317T0014Z-250317T0100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
814 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  North central Moore County in central North Carolina...
  Lee County in central North Carolina...
  Southwestern Wake County in central North Carolina...
  Central Chatham County in central North Carolina...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 814 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Carthage,
  moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Crosswinds Boating Center, Pittsboro, Crosswinds Campground, Gum
  Springs, Goldston, Highfalls, Robbins, Jordan Lake State Rec Area,
  Carthage, and Sanford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3564 7884 3558 7891 3553 7896 3532 7945
      3543 7959 3586 7920
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 228DEG 44KT 3543 7944 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JD
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033 
WWUS52 KRAH 170041
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
841 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC125-170050-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Moore NC-
841 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL MOORE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3554 7914 3555 7927 3584 7917 3583 7914
      3565 7886
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 227DEG 39KT 3561 7919 

$$

NCC037-105-183-170100-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Lee NC-Wake NC-Chatham NC-
841 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL LEE...SOUTHWESTERN WAKE AND EASTERN CHATHAM
COUNTIES...

At 840 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Pittsboro, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Crosswinds Boating Center, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Pittsboro,
Seaforth Boat Dock, Bynum, Crosswinds Campground, Moncure, Shearon
Harris Reservoir, Fearrington, and Holly Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3554 7914 3555 7927 3584 7917 3583 7914
      3565 7886
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 227DEG 39KT 3561 7919 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JD
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995 
WWUS52 KRAH 170050
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
850 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC105-183-170059-
/O.CAN.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Lee NC-Wake NC-
850 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL LEE AND
SOUTHWESTERN WAKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 7896 3570 7896 3559 7905 3561 7908
      3563 7912 3562 7914 3567 7921 3583 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 228DEG 44KT 3569 7908 

$$

NCC037-170100-
/O.CON.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Chatham NC-
850 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR EASTERN CHATHAM COUNTY...

At 849 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittsboro,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Crosswinds Boating Center, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Pittsboro,
Seaforth Boat Dock, Bynum, Crosswinds Campground, Moncure,
Fearrington, and Jordan Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3571 7896 3570 7896 3559 7905 3561 7908
      3563 7912 3562 7914 3567 7921 3583 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 228DEG 44KT 3569 7908 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

JD
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468 
WWUS52 KRAH 170057
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
857 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC037-170107-
/O.EXP.KRAH.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250317T0100Z/
Chatham NC-
857 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN CHATHAM COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 900 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 7896 3570 7896 3559 7905 3561 7908
      3563 7912 3562 7914 3567 7921 3583 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 228DEG 44KT 3573 7902 

$$

JD

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