Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 5 at 10:38AM EST until March 5 at 11:15AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
At 1037 AM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near South Boston to near Prospect Hill to near Pittsboro, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Pittsboro, Lake Michie, Eno River State Park, Parkwood, Mayo Reservoir, Bahama, Seaforth Boat Dock, Hyco Lake, Hillsborough, and Moriah.
Air Quality Alert issued March 2 at 4:16PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, until midnight EST Monday night. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu
Special Weather Statement issued March 2 at 3:18AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
The combination of very dry fine fuels like grasses and tree debris, limited rainfall in the last week, and very low relative humidity dropping to 13 to 20 percent will lead to an elevated risk of adverse fire behavior today. People are urged to avoid outdoor burning today. 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.
Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 1 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TODAY... .Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds will result in the potential for dangerous adverse fire behavior today. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central North Carolina. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * WINDS...From the west-southwest shifting to west-northwest as high
Flood Warning issued February 27 at 8:07PM EST until March 2 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and Northampton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lower Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 9.7 feet through Friday. It
Flood Warning issued February 26 at 7:44PM EST until February 28 at 11:40AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and Northampton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lower Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet just
Flood Warning issued February 25 at 7:45PM EST until February 28 at 10:36AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and Northampton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lower Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 9.7 feet through Thursday, then fall
Flood Warning issued February 25 at 8:17AM EST until February 28 at 10:36AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Northampton and Halifax Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lower Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters. At 10.0 feet, The public boat ramp on Rockfish Ln in Weldon is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
Flood Warning issued February 24 at 8:16PM EST until February 28 at 10:36AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and Northampton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lower Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters. At 10.0 feet, The public boat ramp on Rockfish Ln in Weldon is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.6 feet.
Flood Warning issued February 24 at 9:04AM EST until February 28 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Northampton and Halifax Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lower Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM