Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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865 WWUS82 KGSP 181741 SPSGSP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 141 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 NCZ501-181845- Caldwell Mountains NC- 141 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 ...A THUNDERSTORM WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CALDWELL COUNTY UNTIL 245 PM EDT... At 137 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with torrential rainfall 6 miles south of Blowing Rock, or 5 miles south of Blowing Rock In Caldwell County. This storm was nearly stationary. Locations to be impacted include... Edgemont, Globe, and Upton. Very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in these areas. Interests around Johns River should remain on the lookout for possible quick rises in water levels. Low lying areas will also be prone to localized flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek higher ground if threatened by flood waters. && && LAT...LON 3604 8152 3594 8172 3601 8178 3607 8174 3612 8163 TIME...MOT...LOC 1737Z 257DEG 3KT 3604 8167 $$ KRENTZ