Watches, Warnings & Advisories



5 products issued by NWS for: Glen Alpine NC

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
610 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-Anderson-
Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
610 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont
North Carolina, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

A tropical system is expected to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico
on Thursday as it tracks northward. This system will impact the
western Carolinas and northeast Georgia Thursday and Friday,
bringing gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding to the area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

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Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
846 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Avery County in western North Carolina...
  Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina...
  Northeastern McDowell County in western North Carolina...
  Mitchell County in western North Carolina...
  Northeastern Yancey County in western North Carolina...

* Until 145 AM EDT.

* At 846 PM EDT, Thunderstorms with intense rainfall have trained
  along portions of the Blue Ridge and escarpment with btween 1 and
  3 inches of rain. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches
  in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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...
  Spruce Pine, Newland, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Bakersville, Beech
  Mountain In Avery County, Crossnore, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils,
  Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, B.R.
  Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Grandfather Mountain State
  Park, Altamont, Ingalls, Minneapolis, Pineola, Jonas Ridge,
  Linville and Bandana.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

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LAT...LON 3613 8225 3616 8221 3615 8215 3610 8213
      3612 8203 3629 8192 3627 8189 3623 8191
      3621 8190 3619 8189 3619 8186 3616 8183
      3611 8181 3607 8174 3595 8180 3582 8195
      3582 8196 3587 8194 3590 8214 3586 8228

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.5-2.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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TBW




Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
714 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Catawba-Cleveland-Lincoln-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
Cherokee-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Greenwood-Central
Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern
Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Kings Creek, Dysartsville, Nebo,
Hartwell, Rutherfordton, Berea, Sawmills, Columbus, Shelby,
Granite Falls, Gaffney, Wellford, Anderson, Nuberg, Simpsonville,
Lyman, Marion, Greenville, Lincolnton, Spartanburg, Ware Shoals,
St. Stephens, Pleasant Grove, Duncan, Reed Creek, Abbeville,
Kings Mountain, Fingerville, Landrum, Inman, Taylorsville,
Crouse, Laurens, Valdese, Morganton, Spindale, Taylors, Hickory,
Stony Point, Millersville, Tryon, Ninety Six, Greer, Glenwood,
Fork Shoals, Monarch Mills, Forest City, Union, Fero, Middleton,
Ruckersville, Clinton, Elberton, Mill Spring, Calhoun Falls,
Bethlehem, Newton, Ellendale, Fortsonia, Fountain Inn, Mauldin,
Boiling Springs Sc, Lenoir, and Hiddenite
714 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following
  areas, Elbert and Hart, North Carolina, including the following
  areas, Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Eastern McDowell, Eastern
  Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford and
  Lincoln, and upstate South Carolina, including the following
  areas, Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Cherokee,
  Greenwood, Laurens, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Greenville,
  Southern Spartanburg and Union SC.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in significant and damaging
  flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
  flood-prone locations.  Areas that are not typically impacted by
  floodwaters may flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected due to the
    interaction of tropical moisture along a stationary front,
    followed by the passage of Tropical Storm Helene. Storm-total
    rainfall of 4-8 inches is expected across the Piedmont and
    foothills. This has the potential to be an extremely rare
    event with significant and damaging flash-flooding along
    numerous streams possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for
rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a
very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically
flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take
action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

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TBW




Hurricane Local Statement

Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 10
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Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 10
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC  AL092024
524 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

This product covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia

 **HELENE TO BRING SIGNIFICANT FLASH FLOODING AND STRONG WIND GUSTS TO
THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Abbeville, Anderson, Avery, Buncombe, Burke
      Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Central Greenville, Cherokee,
      Cleveland, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Elbert, Franklin,
      Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Oconee,
      Greater Pickens, Greater Rutherford, Greenville Mountains,
      Greenwood, Habersham, Hart, Haywood, Henderson, Laurens, Macon,
      Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson,
      Northern Spartanburg, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Polk
      Mountains, Rabun, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Greenville,
      Southern Jackson, Southern Spartanburg, Stephens, Swain,
      Transylvania, Union SC, and Yancey
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Catawba, Chester,
      Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Union NC, and York

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Abbeville, Anderson,
      Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba,
      Central Greenville, Cherokee, Chester, Cleveland, Eastern
      McDowell, Eastern Polk, Elbert, Franklin, Gaston, Graham,
      Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Oconee, Greater
      Pickens, Greater Rutherford, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood,
      Habersham, Hart, Haywood, Henderson, Laurens, Lincoln, Macon,
      Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Northern
      Jackson, Northern Spartanburg, Oconee Mountains, Pickens
      Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rabun, Rutherford Mountains,
      Southern Greenville, Southern Jackson, Southern Spartanburg,
      Stephens, Swain, Transylvania, Union NC, Union SC, Yancey, and
      York

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 940 miles south-southwest of Charlotte NC or about 900
      miles south-southwest of Greenville/Spartanburg SC
    - 22.5N 86.6W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement North or 355 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall over the Florida
Panhandle Thursday evening and race north into Georgia and the western
Carolinas. Significant flash flooding and mainstem flooding is likely
Thursday into early Friday, especially along the Blue Ridge
Escarpment. Wind gusts of 40-50 MPH will be associated with Helene as the
storm tracks just west of the County Warning Area Thursday night into
Friday morning. The combination of saturated soils and strong wind
gusts will result in numerous trees down, leading to numerous power
outages. Numerous landslides may occur across the mountains, with a
couple of large, damaging debris flows/slope failures. An isolated
tornado or two can`t be ruled out during this event as well.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across the North Carolina mountains, northeast
Georgia, and Upstate South Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
      in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In
      mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while
      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
      control systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
      routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
      with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
      dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
      or washed out.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across most
of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don`t drown!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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Tropical Storm Warning

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 10
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC  AL092024
506 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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Greater Burke-
506 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are
expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Morganton

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain
      possible
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
      to 57 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
          force.
        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
          underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
          mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally
          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extreme
      flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
          extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
          are likely.
        - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme
          and widespread rainfall flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
        - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations
          and rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their
          banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,
          creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging
          rivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down
          valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and
          mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become
          stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
          washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
          raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
          become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures
          with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
      tornadoes
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
          few tornadoes.
        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
          hazardous weather arrives.
        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
          power and communications disruptions.
        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - https://readync.org

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