Shelby, 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 Shelby.

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Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 7:34PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cape Colony, or 13 miles northeast of Plymouth, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Burgess, Cape Colony, Holiday Island, Light Nixon Fork, Saint Johns, Macedonia, Hancock, Yeopim Station, Harvey Point, Somerset, and Drummond Point.

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mont Clare to near Purvis. Movement was east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rowland, Clio, Raemon, South Of The Border, Purvis, Dunbar, Little Rock, Minturn, Elrod, Blenheim, Mcdonald, and Raynham. This includes the following highways... Interstate 95 in South Carolina near mile marker 198. Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 1 and 10.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 10 at 7:28PM EDT until July 10 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 728 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Zebulon to near Garner, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Smithfield, Garner, Clayton, Zebulon, Knightdale, Wendell, Middlesex, Emit, and Flowers.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 10 at 7:24PM EDT until July 10 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SVRRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Harnett County in central North Carolina... Lee County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Chatham County in central North Carolina... * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 724 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Lillington, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Sanford, Lillington, Angier, Coats, Broadway, Lemon Springs, Gum Springs, Raven Rock State Park, Olivia, and Pineview.

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with frequent lightning 7 miles south of Blowing Rock, or 6 miles south of Blowing Rock In Caldwell County, moving east at 15 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Lenoir, Gamewell, Grandfather Mountain State Park, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Edgemont, Globe, Collettsville, Patterson, and Upton. In addition to intense lightning, very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in these areas.

Flood Advisory issued July 10 at 7:09PM EDT until July 10 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following county, Onslow. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jacksonville, New River Station, Camp Lejeune Center, Piney Green, Verona, Midway Park, Dixon and Haws Run. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued July 10 at 6:56PM EDT until July 10 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

FFWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Dare County in eastern North Carolina... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 656 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flash flooding, especially over northern Roanoke Island producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flooding has also been reported in Manteo, Manns Harbor and Nags Head. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manns Harbor, Manteo, Whalebone, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Jockeys Ridge State Park, Nags Head Fishing Pier and Wright Brothers National Monument.

Flood Advisory issued July 10 at 6:50PM EDT until July 10 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Chatham, Durham, Johnston and Wake. * WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, RDU International, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale, Lake Wheeler, Lake Benson, William B Umstead State Park, Research Triangle, Carpenter, New Hill, Parkwood, Falls Lake and Shearon Harris Reservoir. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong cluster of thunderstorms over Bennettsville, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Laurinburg, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Hamlet, Maxton, Hoffman, Dobbins Heights, Wagram, Gibson, and Lilesville.

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 5:59PM EDT until July 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the following area, Northampton and Virginia, including the following areas, Brunswick, Charles City, Dinwiddie, Greensville, James City, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued July 10 at 5:46PM EDT until July 10 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Dare and Tyrrell. * WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gum Neck, Frying Pan Landing and Buffalo City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 5:42PM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Haw River At Haw River affecting Alamance County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Haw River at Haw River. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Overflow begins on both banks at the water treatment plant. At 20.0 feet, There is significant overflow on the right bank opposite the water treatment plant. Water also reaches the Red Slide Park upstream of the Main St. Bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 4.9 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 10/09/2016. - water.noaa.gov/gauges/HAWN7

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 5:37PM EDT until July 12 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield. * WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning. * 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 5:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 15.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 10/13/2018. - water.noaa.gov/gauges/SMFN7

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 4:49PM EDT until July 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Davidson county, in central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to run very high due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 447 PM EDT, stream gauge reports indicated high water due to runoff from earlier heavy rainfall. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... High Point, Lexington, Thomasville, Welcome and High Rock Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued July 10 at 4:48PM EDT until July 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Craven, Jones and Onslow. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 448 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jacksonville, Pumpkin Center, Maysville, Kellum, Belgrade and Deppe. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 2:35PM EDT until July 11 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Nash, Sampson, Wake, Wayne and Wilson. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing torrential rainfall over already saturated soils may result in flooding through Thursday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 2:35PM EDT until July 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly, Vance and Warren. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially those that saw flooding on Sunday and Monday from the remnants of Chantal. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing torrential rainfall over already saturated soils may result in flooding through Thursday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 12:44PM EDT until July 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina, including the following counties, Caswell, Rockingham and Stokes and south central Virginia, including the following counties, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with heavy rain may lead to flash flooding through this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 12:36PM EDT until July 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The National Weather Service in Raleigh NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River near Clayton. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail. At 10.0 feet, Upstream of the gage site, the Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge Road begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 9.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 10/12/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 10:08AM EDT until July 11 at 12:48PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood waters will reach the top of the navigational lock. The river will spread farther into lowlands, affecting building access roads closer to the river. A few buildings closer to the river may be cutoff by the flood waters. The lower part of Cape Owen Manor Road may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:50 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 25.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 21.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 10:08AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding worsens in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas as well as along River Road. Flooding also worsens between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of town. In addition, Chickenfoot Road, Hestertown Road and Noir Street will have flood waters on them. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:50 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 10:08AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Flood waters will affect lowlands along the east bank of the river with some minor overflow along the west bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 45.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 42.0 feet on Friday evening before rising again on Saturday. The river will continue to rise to a crest of 43.5 feet on Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 9:45AM EDT until July 11 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Haw River At Haw River affecting Alamance County. Haw River Near Bynum affecting Chatham County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Haw River near Bynum. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The river widens up to 400 feet across. It floods pastureland on the right bank and woodlands on the left. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:16 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 11.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet on 10/13/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood