5 products issued by NWS for: Easley SC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 610 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-048>053-056-058-059-062>065-068- 069-501>510-SCZ008-010>013-019-101>109-262215- Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Madison-Yancey- 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. $$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 714 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 GAZ017-018-026-SCZ104-105-261200- /O.CON.KGSP.FA.A.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens- Including the cities of Clemson, Dacusville, Easley, Canon, Clarkesville, Boydville, Seneca, Franklin Springs, Lavonia, Cornelia, Oakway, Westminster, Gumlog, Baldwin, Hollywood, Toccoa, Demorest, Royston, and Walhalla 714 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Franklin, Habersham and Stephens and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Greater Oconee and Greater Pickens. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in significant and damaging flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Areas that are not typically impacted by floodwaters may flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected due to the interaction of tropical moisture along a stationary front, followed by the passage of Tropical Storm Helene. Storm-total rainfall of 5-9 inches is expected across the Piedmont and foothills. This has the potential to be an extremely rare event with significant and damaging flash-flooding along numerous streams possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
Hurricane Local Statement
Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 10 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068>072-082-501>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-260530- 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 ---------------------------------- * 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 ----------- 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. $$
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 SCZ105-260515- /O.NEW.KGSP.TR.W.1009.240925T2106Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KGSP.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Greater Pickens- 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 - Clemson - Easley * 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 8-12 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: - http://scemd.org/planandprepare $$
Flood Warning
Flood Warning National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 433 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Flood Warning for the Saluda River in South Carolina... Above Old Easley Rd, 5 W Greenville affecting Greenville and Pickens Counties. At West Pelzer affecting Greenville and Anderson Counties. .Two unique rounds of rainfall, one beginning tonight and lasting through early Thursday afternoon resulting from tropical moisture interacting with a stationary front, and another beginning Thursday night and lasting through Friday morning associated with Hurricane Helene, are expected to result in considerable to catastrophic Moderate to Major flooding across the upper Saluda River Valley. This flooding has the potential to be the worst flooding observed in the modern era, exceeding even the flooding which occurred on February 6-7, 2020. This flooding may shutdown several roadways. especially above Piedmont Dam to the Saluda River headwaters above Saluda Lake. A few roadways may experience strong and damaging streamflows, possibly causing damage to roadway infrastructure including culverts and bridges. Several structures, including homes and businesses, are likely to be inundated as a result of Major flooding. A few structures may become uninhabitable and some structures may become completely destroyed due to ruinous flooding. There is a potential for crests to exceed the current forecast crests. Confidence in significant rainfall is high, but small reductions or increases in storm-total rainfall may result in notable changes to the forecast crests. It is absolutely imperative that you maintain awareness of the latest forecasts and plan NOW to respond to the worst-case scenario for your area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is an incredibly dangerous situation. Rainfall and resultant flooding has the potential to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, especially upstream of Piedmont, SC. If you live or own a business adjacent to the Saluda River, assume floodwaters WILL impact your structures and take precautions to protect property now. Have a plan in place to seek higher ground before the heavy rain begins. Consider temporarily relocating to another location if you live along the Saluda River. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its Action/Advisory Stage. When it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or via X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. For detailed information including observed and forecast stages, flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more, please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSP The next statement will be issued before Saturday evening at 800 PM EDT. && SCC045-077-290000- /O.NEW.KGSP.FL.W.0018.240927T0000Z-240929T0000Z/ /GSLS1.3.ER.240927T0707Z.240928T0000Z.240928T1424Z.NR/ 433 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING TO SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. IMPORTANT: This approaches the flood of record, which was 19.38 feet on October 7, 1949. * WHERE...Saluda River above Old Easley Rd, 5 W Greenville. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.1 feet, Major Flood Stage continues. The Saluda River has reached the highest levels seen in the modern era. The Saluda River crested at 16.13 ft on February 6, 2020. Floodwaters of 1-3 feet deep may be inundating buildings closest to the river on Shop Ct. Floodwaters of at least 1 foot deep are inundating the lowest elevations of Riverview Dr near the intersection with Knollview Dr and the lowest elevations of adjacent residential yards with several feet of water. Floodwaters may be entering the first-floor elevation at 24 Riverview Cir. 19 Riverview Cir may have 1-2 feet of floodwaters in its crawl space. Extensive floodwaters are surrounding other homes on Riverview Cir, reaching 1-2 feet deep in adjacents garages and outbuildings. Riverview Cir will also be flooded with up to 1-3 feet of floodwaters. Floodwaters have likely submerged the crawl spaces of mobile homes closest to the Saluda River near the intersection of Shady Acres Cir and Old Easley Bridge Rd. Floodwaters are likely impacting basements, mobile homes, and permanent RVs along the 3900-4200 block of Old Easley Bridge Rd. Floodwaters approximately 2-4 feet deep are inundating River Rd near Myers Ln. Significant residential yard flooding is occurring on Lakeview Dr and Birch River Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.2 feet and nearly steady. - Action/Advisory Stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood Stage early Friday morning to Major Flood Stage by late Friday morning to a crest of 17.7 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below Minor Flood Stage late Saturday morning. NOTE: There is the potential for the crest to approach 19 feet. - Minor Flood Stage is 9.5 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. Major Flood Stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.1 feet on 10/05/1964. This flood has the potential to be the most significant in the modern era. The Saluda River reached 16.13 feet on February 7, 2020, which is the most significant flood this century. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3477 8250 3486 8253 3486 8243 3478 8241 $$