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2025 [KRAH] RALEIGH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 4

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129 
WFUS52 KRAH 161334
TORRAH
NCC167-161400-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0004.250316T1334Z-250316T1400Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
934 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Stanly County in central North Carolina...

* Until 1000 AM EDT.

* At 934 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles south of Plyler, or 8 miles southwest of
  Albemarle, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Albemarle and Plyler around 940 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stanfield, Morrow Mountain State Park, Oakboro, New London, and
Badin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3521 8025 3520 8028
      3520 8030 3518 8031 3518 8032 3517 8034
      3518 8037 3517 8039 3522 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1334Z 226DEG 44KT 3527 8029 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
067 
WWUS52 KRAH 161338
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
938 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161400-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
938 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
STANLY COUNTY...

At 938 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Albemarle, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Albemarle around 945 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
London, Morrow Mountain State Park, Oakboro, Badin, and Richfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3521 8025 3520 8028
      3522 8034 3527 8040
TIME...MOT...LOC 1338Z 226DEG 44KT 3531 8024 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
857 
WWUS52 KRAH 161344
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
944 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161400-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
944 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN STANLY COUNTY...

At 944 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Albemarle, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Albemarle around 950 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
London, Morrow Mountain State Park, Badin, Richfield, and Lake
Tillery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3523 8021 3526 8029
      3534 8034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1344Z 225DEG 36KT 3532 8023 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
063 
WWUS52 KRAH 161351
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
951 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161400-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
951 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN STANLY COUNTY...

At 951 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Albemarle, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Stanly County, including the following locations... New
London, Morrow Mountain State Park, Badin, Richfield, and Lake
Tillery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3527 8013 3530 8024
      3537 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1351Z 226DEG 44KT 3538 8015 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
470 
WWUS52 KRAH 161353
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161403-
/O.EXP.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN STANLY COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1000 AM EDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3527 8013 3530 8024
      3537 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1353Z 226DEG 44KT 3539 8014 

$$

Kren
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129 
WFUS52 KRAH 161334
TORRAH
NCC167-161400-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0004.250316T1334Z-250316T1400Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
934 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Stanly County in central North Carolina...

* Until 1000 AM EDT.

* At 934 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles south of Plyler, or 8 miles southwest of
  Albemarle, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Albemarle and Plyler around 940 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stanfield, Morrow Mountain State Park, Oakboro, New London, and
Badin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3521 8025 3520 8028
      3520 8030 3518 8031 3518 8032 3517 8034
      3518 8037 3517 8039 3522 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1334Z 226DEG 44KT 3527 8029 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
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067 
WWUS52 KRAH 161338
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
938 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161400-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
938 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
STANLY COUNTY...

At 938 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Albemarle, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Albemarle around 945 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
London, Morrow Mountain State Park, Oakboro, Badin, and Richfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3521 8025 3520 8028
      3522 8034 3527 8040
TIME...MOT...LOC 1338Z 226DEG 44KT 3531 8024 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
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857 
WWUS52 KRAH 161344
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
944 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161400-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
944 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN STANLY COUNTY...

At 944 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Albemarle, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Albemarle around 950 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
London, Morrow Mountain State Park, Badin, Richfield, and Lake
Tillery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3523 8021 3526 8029
      3534 8034
TIME...MOT...LOC 1344Z 225DEG 36KT 3532 8023 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
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063 
WWUS52 KRAH 161351
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
951 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161400-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
951 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN STANLY COUNTY...

At 951 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Albemarle, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Stanly County, including the following locations... New
London, Morrow Mountain State Park, Badin, Richfield, and Lake
Tillery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3527 8013 3530 8024
      3537 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1351Z 226DEG 44KT 3538 8015 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren
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470 
WWUS52 KRAH 161353
SVSRAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NCC167-161403-
/O.EXP.KRAH.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1400Z/
Stanly NC-
953 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN STANLY COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1000 AM EDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3546 8026 3540 8010 3535 8006 3532 8008
      3531 8008 3529 8010 3527 8013 3530 8024
      3537 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1353Z 226DEG 44KT 3539 8014 

$$

Kren

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