Fort Bragg, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Fort Bragg.

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Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Alberta to near Radium to near Gasburg. Movement was northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Barley, Purdy, and Radium around 550 PM EDT. Jarratt and Emporia around 555 PM EDT. Stony Creek and Carson around 605 PM EDT. Sussex and Petersburg around 615 PM EDT. Disputanta, Fort Gregg-Adams, and Prince George around 620 PM EDT. Garysville, Homeville, and Waverly around 625 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Grizzard, Gum Forks, Wayside, Booker, Dolphin, Yale, Pleasant Shade, Henrico, Lumberton, and Wharfs Store.

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 3:54PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

West northwesterly winds will gust between 15 and 25 mph, accompanied by low relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent. Fuels will be dry with only light rainfall amounts observed on Thursday. Increased fire danger will result from late morning until early evening on Friday. 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 20 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Increased daytime mixing lowers RH values into the teens and low 20s percent range. Though winds are not expected to be strong, drier fuel moisture increases the fire danger for the entire area. With the drier air filtering in, this will increase the fire danger across most of the area.

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A cold front crosses the area today, bringing much drier air to the region. Increased daytime mixing lowers RH values into the 25-35% range, especially across the NC Piedmont. Gusty winds of 30-35kts expected and drier fuel moisture increases the fire danger for the area.

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:32PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

NW flow snow develop behind a departing cold front into tonight across the higher elevations of the western North Carolina mountains. Snowfall accumulations of 1-2 inches likely with locally higher amounts up to 4 inches possible at elevations above 3500 ft. A dusting of snow if possible in the valleys along/near the NC/TN border. Some light snow or flurries may spill into northern Jackson County, southern Haywood County, and northern Buncombe County. However, no accumulations are expected. Snow should taper off prior to daybreak Friday. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while driving as snow will impact the evening commute.

Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 2:08PM EDT until March 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 10:01AM EDT until March 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected across the North Carolina mountains. Gusts up to 60 mph possible at the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:32AM EDT until March 24 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County. For the Tar River...including Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tar River at Greenville. * WHEN...From Friday morning to late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Widespread low land flooding adjacent to the river. Some farmland flooded across Pitt County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.9 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:15AM EDT until March 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Halifax, Nash and Edgecombe Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues 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...Fishing Creek at Enfield. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, minor overflow occurs on both banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 7.2 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:15AM EDT until March 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Halifax, Nash and Edgecombe Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues 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 Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...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 Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:12AM EDT until March 21 at 3:54AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low land flooding will occur along the river. The flood waters may affect some residential property as water backs up into the drainage ditches in the city. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:05 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.9 feet later today and continue falling to 12.2 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 6:33AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Unseasonably warm, windy, and dry conditions will lead to increased fire danger today ahead of a cold front. Southwesterly winds will strengthen to between 15 and 20 mph and become gusty to between 30 and 40 mph from late morning through the afternoon. Additionally, warming temperatures through the 70s, to near 80 degrees, along with residually dry air, will cause relative humidity values to decrease to around 30 percent. The passage of a cold front, and accompanying band of wetting showers and storms and increasing relative humidity values, will cause the risk of increased fire danger to diminish late this afternoon through evening. 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 20 at 6:33AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

West southwesterly winds will gust between 25 and 35 mph, accompanied by low relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent, behind a passing cold front this afternoon. Increased fire danger will result late this afternoon through early this evening. 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 20 at 6:06AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of persistent dry conditions, increasing winds, and warm temperatures will lead to an increased fire danger threat for western portions of eastern North Carolina today. Afternoon relative humidity values between 30 and 35 percent, combined with southwesterly winds that will increase to between 15 and 25 mph with occasional gusts to 30 mph this afternoon, will result in increased fire danger across the western half of of eastern North Carolina. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you must burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 4:16AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A cold front will allow gusty winds to develop today, ranging from 25 to 35 mph. Although scattered rain showers are expected to track across western North Carolina later this morning, this will not be enough of a wetting rain to bring relief to dry fuels. Relative humidity will fall below 30% for a few hours later today as drier air filters into the region behind the cold front. Dry fuels, gusty winds, and low relative humidity will all lead to increased Fire Danger today. Thus, a Fire Danger Statement has been issued for the North Carolina Foothills and Piedmont from 4 PM to 8 PM this evening. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.