6 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles E Blue Ridge 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. $$
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
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* 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
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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
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* 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.
$$
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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Central Greenville-
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
- Greenville
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain
possible
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 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 6-10 inches, with locally
higher amounts
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
likely.
- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos,
and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides.
Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover
escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
become dangerous. Many 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.
&&
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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
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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.
&&
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433 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saluda River at West Pelzer.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.3 feet, Moderate flooding begins. First floor of
the lowest house in the Pelzer Mills area where Lyman and Adger
Streets come together may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet and nearly
steady.
- Action/Advisory Stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above Minor Flood
Stage late Friday morning to Moderate Flood Stage and a crest
of 16.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below
Minor Flood Stage Saturday evening.
NOTE: There is the potential for the crest to approach 17
feet.
- Minor Flood Stage is 12.0 feet.
Moderate Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
Major Flood Stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.0 feet on 04/07/1936. This flood has the potential to be
the most significant in the modern era. The Saluda River
reached 13.36 feet on February 7, 2020, which is the most
significant flood this century.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3477 8250 3478 8241 3473 8242 3461 8238
3459 8249 3464 8252
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JMP
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1117 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024
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Hart-Elbert-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Anderson-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Fingerville, Fountain Inn, Taylors,
Lyman, Forest City, Mauldin, Rutherfordton, Granite Falls, Mill
Spring, Elberton, Fork Shoals, Sawmills, Boiling Springs Sc, Reed
Creek, Greenville, Marion, Kings Creek, Berea, Simpsonville,
Hartwell, Ruckersville, Landrum, Morganton, Fero, Dysartsville,
Middleton, Nuberg, Inman, Greer, Glenwood, Valdese, Pleasant
Grove, Nebo, Anderson, Duncan, Lenoir, Fortsonia, Tryon,
Columbus, Spindale, and Wellford
1117 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following
areas, Elbert and Hart, western North Carolina, including the
following areas, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke,
Greater Caldwell and Greater Rutherford, and upstate South
Carolina, including the following areas, Anderson, Central
Greenville, Northern Spartanburg and Southern Greenville.
* 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
lower elevations of the 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.
&&
$$
Krentz