Nc weather sat, oct 8, 2016

samson county
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Public Information Statement
Issued: 7:13 PM EDT Oct. 8, 2016 – National Weather Service

... Wind reports...

Location speed time/date provider
3 SSE Goldsboro 68 mph 0624 PM 10/08 AWOS
Fayetteville regional/granni 62 mph 0306 PM 10/08 ASOS
2 WNW Camp Mackall 61 mph 0115 PM 10/08 RAWS
usfs met stn at Fort Bragg 59 mph 0314 PM 10/08 RAWS
Pope AFB 58 mph 0208 PM 10/08 AWOS
3 NNE Mar-Mac 56 mph 0500 PM 10/08 NC-econet
Laurinburg-Maxton Airport 55 mph 0945 am 10/08 ASOS
4 NW Goldsboro 54 mph 0614 PM 10/08 RAWS
2 WNW Camp Mackall 54 mph 1036 am 10/08 AWOS
Goldsboro-Wayne Airport 52 mph 0515 PM 10/08 AWOS
Rocky Mount-Wilson rgnl 52 mph 0416 PM 10/08 ASOS
Smithfield 49 mph 0230 PM 10/08 AWOS
Rockingham-Hamlet Airport 49 mph 1040 am 10/08 AWOS
Fort Bragg/simmo 48 mph 0408 PM 10/08 AWOS
Raleigh-Durham Intl Airport 47 mph 0257 PM 10/08 ASOS
3 ENE Clinton 45 mph 0600 PM 10/08 NC-econet
Halifax-Northampton regional 44 mph 0445 PM 10/08 AWOS
Horace Williams Airport 43 mph 0146 PM 10/08 ASOS
Sanford 43 mph 0140 PM 10/08 AWOS
2 ENE Norman 41 mph 1000 am 10/08 NC-econet
Albemarle 41 mph 1225 PM 10/08 AWOS
Moore County Airport 40 mph 0636 PM 10/08 AWOS
Anson County Airport 38 mph 0945 am 10/08 AWOS
Piedmont triad Intl Arpt 38 mph 0350 PM 10/08 ASOS
Lexington 38 mph 0416 PM 10/08 RAWS
Asheboro 37 mph 0340 PM 10/08 AWOS
Burlington Municipal Airport 36 mph 0444 PM 10/08 ASOS
Smith Reynolds Airport 36 mph 0125 PM 10/08 ASOS
5 ENE Rockingham 36 mph 1145 am 10/08 RAWS
Clinton 33 mph 0355 PM 10/08 AWOS
2 NNE Tarboro 33 mph 0645 PM 10/08 AWOS
3 NE Lake Wheeler 33 mph 0200 PM 10/08 NC-econet
Duke Forest met sta nr chape 32 mph 0616 PM 10/08 RAWS
1 SSW Kingsboro 32 mph 0300 PM 10/08 NC-econet
3 SSW Hamlet 31 mph 0200 PM 10/08 NC-econet
Lexington 30 mph 0325 PM 10/08 AWOS
Person County Airport 30 mph 0605 PM 10/08 AWOS
2 NW Clayton 30 mph 0146 PM 10/08 RAWS
4 ESE Warrenton 30 mph 0416 PM 10/08 RAWS
Louisburg 28 mph 1205 PM 10/08 AWOS
4 S Mount Gilead 28 mph 1115 am 10/08 mesowest
3 E Lilesville 27 mph 1100 am 10/08 NC-econet
2 SSW New London 25 mph 0500 PM 10/08 NC-econet
4 WSW McLeansville 23 mph 1200 PM 10/08 NC-econet
1 WSW Oxford 23 mph 0600 PM 10/08 NC-econet
3 ENE Cary 19 mph 0600 PM 10/08 NC-econet
2 WSW Gorman 17 mph 0200 PM 10/08 NC-econet
3 S Clayton 16 mph 0600 PM 10/08 NC-econet
2 NW hasty 16 mph 0600 PM 10/08 NC-econet
uwharie National Forest 14 mph 0504 PM 10/08 RAWS

Observations are collected from a variety of sources with varying
equipment and exposures. Not all data listed are considered official.

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High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:11 PM EDT Oct. 8, 2016 – National Weather Service

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EDT Sunday...

• wind... north to northeast winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph will continue this evening as
  Hurricane Matthew tracks slowly northeast just off Cape Fear.
  Winds may weaken for a period of time late this evening and
  early tonight... however strong northerly winds are expected
  again late tonight and Sunday morning in association with rapid
  pressure rises as Matthew tracks east away from the Carolina
  coast. Winds will gradually diminish during the day Sunday as
  Matthew weakens and tracks further offshore the Carolina coast.

• Impact... winds of this magnitude combined with torrential rain
  and saturated ground conditions will result in additional
  numerous downed trees and power lines. Prolonged power outages
  will be possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning has been issued because tropical storm force
winds are expected. Wind of this magnitude can result in minor
property damage. Remove or secure any light outdoor objects.
Travel within the warning area will become increasingly difficult
and dangerous this afternoon into tonight as a result of downed
trees... power lines... and failed signal lights associated with
power outages.

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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 5:29 PM EDT Oct. 8, 2016 – National Weather Service

... Flash flood emergency for Hoke, Cumberland, Sampson counties...

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

• Flash Flood Warning for...
  Hoke County in central North Carolina...
  Cumberland County in central North Carolina...
  Sampson County in central North Carolina...

• until 130 am EDT Sunday

• at 523 PM EDT... emergency management officials reported extremely
  dangerous widespread flash flooding across this area due to very
  heavy rainfall. Between 6 and 15 inches of rain has fallen in the
  warned area today. At least one dam... the Arran Lakes dam near
  Greenock Avenue in Cumberland County... is being overtopped and is
  in danger of failing.

• This is a flash flood emergency for Hoke... Cumberland... and
  Sampson counties. This is an extremely dangerous situation. Seek
  higher ground now!

• Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Fayetteville... Clinton... Raeford... Fort Bragg... Harrells...
  Godwin... Pope AFB... Jerome... Antioch and Hope Mills.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-
threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Life threatening flash flooding is occurring across the area. Do not
attempt to travel unless you must do so to escape the flooding or
are under an evacuation order. If you are in a low lying
area... along a creek or stream... or in an area experiencing
flooding... take action now to protect your life. Move to higher
ground immediately.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Lat... Lon 3485 7850 3483 7890 3490 7894 3495 7904
3483 7919 3484 7935 3494 7935 3504 7946
3521 7925 3517 7912 3526 7880 3525 7862
3532 7854 3526 7848 3529 7830 3520 7816
3490 7815 3474 7820 3471 7811 3456 7825

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Special Statement
Issued: 7:38 PM EDT Oct. 8, 2016 – National Weather Service

... Record flooding occurring or expected to occur...
... This is a life threatening situation...

Widespread flooding is occurring across many areas of central North
Carolina. NWS Raleigh has received numerous reports of flooded
roads, water intruding into many homes and businesses, and even
several dams that have failed, which further worsens the flood
situation. Most streams across the eastern Piedmont and coastal
plain regions of North Carolina are either near, or have exceeded
their banks. And to make matters worse, all of these flood waters
will feed into the main Stem rivers, which themselves will flood
either tonight or early next week. In some cases, record river
flood levels may be exceeded, and many roads, homes, and
businesses that have never flooded before may experience flooding
tonight, Sunday, and perhaps into early next week.

The larger rivers that will experience major flooding include the
Neuse River, the lower Little River, and the tar rivers. The larger
rivers that will experience at least moderate flooding include the
Cape Fear River and the Fishing Creek. Again, a great number of the
smaller streams and creeks are already experiencing major flooding,
and will continue to do so through at least tonight.

This is a life-threatening situation. For your safety, you should
shelter in place at your current location, until the flood waters
recede. Please stay home! Do not attempt to drive anywhere this
evening or tonight unless you are fleeing an area subject to
flooding or under an evacuation order. A great number of roads
across central North Carolina are flooded, closed, and/or are
completely washed out. At night it is difficult to see or recognize
flood dangers. And besides, if you leave your current location,
there's a good chance you won't be able to make it to your
destination because of the large number of closed and flooded roads.

If water is threatening your home or business, move to the
highest floor. If you need to escape, call 911 for help and to be
rescued. Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas to escape -
it's best to call 911 for help.

Finally, widespread power outages have occurred. If your power GOES
out and you decide to use a generator for power or a gas grill for
cooking, please be mindful of Carbon monoxide dangers. Generators
and gas grills should never be used indoors or in garages. They need
to be operated outdoors and placed well away from homes and other
buildings. Carbon monoxide has no scent and can quickly kill you.
Be smart and use these devices properly.

Np

738 PM EDT Sat Oct 8 2016

... Record flooding occurring or expected to occur...
... This is a life threatening situation...

Widespread flooding is occurring across many areas of central North
Carolina. NWS Raleigh has received numerous reports of flooded
roads, water intruding into many homes and businesses, and even
several dams that have failed, which further worsens the flood
situation. Most streams across the eastern Piedmont and coastal
plain regions of North Carolina are either near, or have exceeded
their banks. And to make matters worse, all of these flood waters
will feed into the main Stem rivers, which themselves will flood
either tonight or early next week. In some cases, record river
flood levels may be exceeded, and many roads, homes, and
businesses that have never flooded before may experience flooding
tonight, Sunday, and perhaps into early next week.

The larger rivers that will experience major flooding include the
Neuse River, the lower Little River, and the tar rivers. The larger
rivers that will experience at least moderate flooding include the
Cape Fear River and the Fishing Creek. Again, a great number of the
smaller streams and creeks are already experiencing major flooding,
and will continue to do so through at least tonight.

This is a life-threatening situation. For your safety, you should
shelter in place at your current location, until the flood waters
recede. Please stay home! Do not attempt to drive anywhere this
evening or tonight unless you are fleeing an area subject to
flooding or under an evacuation order. A great number of roads
across central North Carolina are flooded, closed, and/or are
completely washed out. At night it is difficult to see or recognize
flood dangers. And besides, if you leave your current location,
there's a good chance you won't be able to make it to your
destination because of the large number of closed and flooded roads.

If water is threatening your home or business, move to the
highest floor. If you need to escape, call 911 for help and to be
rescued. Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas to escape -
it's best to call 911 for help.

Finally, widespread power outages have occurred. If your power GOES
out and you decide to use a generator for power or a gas grill for
cooking, please be mindful of Carbon monoxide dangers. Generators
and gas grills should never be used indoors or in garages. They need
to be operated outdoors and placed well away from homes and other
buildings. Carbon monoxide has no scent and can quickly kill you.
Be smart and use these devices properly.

Np

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