Flood Warning issued March 22 at 8:55AM EDT until March 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tar River at Tarboro. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The river is at bankfull. At 19.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The Riverside Park and River Road at the US64 bridge flood. At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel Street in east Tarboro. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 4:11AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Winds from the west-southwest around 10 to 20 mph are expected to gust as high as 25 to 30 mph today over portions of the Coastal Plain. These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent. This combination of winds and low humidity will bring an increased risk for adverse fire behavior today. While this area did receive rain on Thursday, the blustery winds yesterday resulted in quick drying of fine fuels, which will dry further today. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all
Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 4:00AM EDT until March 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... .Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity and dry fuels will result in a high chance for adverse and dangerous fire behavior today. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of the Piedmont and Sandhills of central North Carolina including Person, Granville, Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Davidson, Randolph, Chatham, Wake, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, and Cumberland. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...From the west at 10 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 9:55AM EDT until March 23 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tar River at Tarboro. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The river is at bankfull. At 19.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The Riverside Park and River Road at the US64 bridge flood. At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel Street in east Tarboro. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 4:34AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
West northwesterly winds will gust between 15 and 30 mph, strongest this morning and gradually lessening this afternoon. These winds will be be accompanied by low relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent. Increased fire danger will result, particularly over the southern and western Piedmont, where little to no rain fell on Thursday. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits effective 8 AM EDT this morning, until further notice. The NC Forest Service will continue to monitor conditions. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest
Flood Warning issued March 19 at 6:51AM EDT until March 19 at 7:35PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fishing Creek at Enfield. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage later this morning and continue falling to 7.6 feet by Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 5:02AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Low afternoon relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent, combined with south southwesterly winds that will increase to between 15 and 25 mph in occasional gusts this afternoon, will yield increased fire danger across the southern and western Piedmont and western Sandhills of North Carolina. Outdoor burning should be postponed if possible. If you must burn, use extreme caution since fires can grow quickly and become dangerous in these conditions. Ensure that fire suppression equipment is readily available. Properly extinguish and dispose of any smoking materials.
Special Weather Statement issued March 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Low afternoon relative humidities in the 20 to 25 percent range combined with occasional wind gusts around 15 to 20 mph will result in increased fire danger across the western and central Piedmont and western Sandhills from Wednesday afternoon into early evening. People are urged to avoid outdoor burning on Wednesday. If you must burn, use extreme caution since fires can grow quickly and become dangerous in these conditions. Ensure that fire suppression equipment is readily available. Properly extinguish and dispose of any smoking materials.
Flood Warning issued March 18 at 9:44AM EDT until March 19 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is
Flood Warning issued March 18 at 9:38AM EDT until March 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Nash, Halifax and Edgecombe Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fishing Creek at Enfield. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks. At 18.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Fishing Creek floods a broad expanse of marsh and farmland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday