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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1102 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

SCZ009-200330-
York SC-
1102 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL
IMPACT EASTERN YORK COUNTY UNTIL 1130 PM EDT...

At 1102 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
intense lightning and torrential rainfall over Rock Hill, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Rock Hill, York, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Newport, Lesslie, Catawba, Lake
Wylie, and Clover.

Very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in
these areas.

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.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.

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LAT...LON 3490 8088 3487 8088 3484 8087 3482 8090
      3482 8095 3498 8134 3511 8127 3508 8106
      3506 8106 3504 8104 3508 8098 3507 8091
      3503 8090 3501 8091 3499 8089 3492 8086
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 296DEG 22KT 3494 8101

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