River Flood Warning 1, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

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WGUS82 KGSP 250257
FLSGSP
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1057 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in North Carolina...


  South Fork Catawba River At Lowell affecting Gaston County.

 .Runoff from previous heavy rain has worked its way further 
downstream thus...the river will continue to fall slowly.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 Please report high water...flooding and landslides to the National 
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free...1...8 0
0...2 6 7...8 1 0 1...or by posting on our Facebook page...or tweet 
it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and 
the specific location where it occurred.

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/LOWN7.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

The Flood Advisory is cancelled for
  The South Fork Catawba River At Lowell.
* At 10 PM Monday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river crested below flood stage at 9.4 feet. The 
  river will continue to fall to 6.4 feet by Wednesday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3537 8126 3537 8108 3518 8102 3518 8110


$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
649 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A deep and vigorous low pressure system will slowly move across
Georgia today and reach the South Carolina coast by early Tuesday
morning. A drying and warming trend begins Tuesday and continues
through next weekend, as high pressure builds back in.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 645 AM EDT: Forecast generally on track with bands of heavy
showers and isolated thunderstorms moving north across the area.
Flooding is developing and will worsen through the day. Gusty winds
have downed a few trees as well. Temps are starting out quite cool
so have updated for current conditions and slowed warming.

Otherwise, periods of heavy showers will continue across the area as
an upper low slowly moves from north Alabama this morning to the
SC/GA coast this evening. The keeps most of the area in a southerly
diffluent flow with a deformation zone pivoting across the area. Low
level flow will also remain favorable for heavy rain as easterly
H925 and H85 flow continues up to 4 standard deviations above
normal. This will keep strong upglide over the CAD cold dome and
upslope flow in place, especially over NC. The combined with
continued upper divergence leads to deep lift. In addition to the
forcing, PW values up to 2 SD remain continue as well. Some weak
elevated instability moves up to the I-85 corridor this afternoon
which could lead to some thunderstorms, only exacerbating the heavy
rainfall potential. Despite the lull in heavy rainfall across the
western CWFA, CAM guidance shows heavy showers redeveloping this
morning and moving north across this area before diminishing this
afternoon. Therefore, the threat of flooding continues across the
watch area, but the highest rainfall amounts will favor the I-77
corridor into the NC Foothills. In fact, the heavy rainfall could
linger into the evening across the I-77 corridor where the axis of
deep moisture and forcing rotate before moving east of the area late
tonight. Could see a situation where the watch is pared back across
the west this afternoon, but extended into the evening across the
east. As for additional QPF amounts, 1 to 4 inches is possible
across the area, with the highest amounts of 3 to 4 inches over the
I-77 corridor. This would certainly lead to significant stream level
rises over the Charlotte Metro Area with high water levels back to
the west as well.

Gusty winds will continue across the area given the strong barrier
jet in place in the CAD wedge and just enough mixing to bring these
winds to the surface. Even though wind gusts will be well below
advisory level, the combination of these winds and saturated soil
could lead to scattered downed trees and possibly power lines.

Precip tapers off from SW to NE overnight with showers lingering
across the northern and eastern CWFA through daybreak.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 300 AM EDT Monday: the upper low should be centered near
Myrtle Beach around 12z Tuesday, then wobble toward the northeast
along the Mid-Atlantic coast thru the Short Term. The associated
surface low will be stacked underneath, so the CWFA should see
gradual drying from west to east as the low drifts away. It may take
the entire day Tuesday for showers and clouds to clear along the
I-77 corridor, while the Upper Savannah Valley should see clearing
by early afternoon. So a decent temp gradient from mid 60s east of
I-77 to upper 70s in the Upper Savannah Valley can be expected.
Additional QPF on Tuesday should be light, as heavy rain will be
well east of the area.

From Tuesday night thru Thursday morning, conditions should be
quiet, as upper ridge quickly builds in behind the departing low.
Wednesday should be a nice day with mostly sunny skies and temps
back above normal. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s and lows in the 50s
to around 60.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 315 AM EDT Monday: A broad, massive trough will dominate the
CONUS in the upper levels to start the medium range, then will
retrograde west and allow a large ridge to build in across the
eastern states by the start of the weekend. A dying front will try
to reach the CWFA from the west on Thursday, and may bring enough
moisture to support a few showers and tstms in the mountains, but
otherwise, Thursday looks dry. Friday thru Sunday, the amplifying
ridge aloft should keep PoPs below climo, but a strong Bermuda High
in place will probably result in decent instability each afternoon
to support at least a few showers and storms, mainly in the
mountains. Highs will be about 10 degrees above normal, and lows
10-15 degrees above normal.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
At KCLT: Expect generally MVFR VSBY and IFR cigs through the day as
rounds of showers move across the airfield from the south. Could see
some IFR VSBY in the heavier showers and brief MVFR cigs. There have
been some in cloud lightning flashes in briefly stronger cells south
of the airfield as well. However, these have dissipated as they
moved north deeper into the wedge over the area. Cannot rule out a
rumble of thunder today, but chance and timing too uncertain to
include for now. Expect Gusty NE winds to continue into the evening.
Rain tapers off through the evening and ends overnight. VSBY
restrictions should end as a result. However, the IFR cigs, and
potentially LIFR, continue through the night.

Elsewhere: Similar conditions to KCLT except generally better
conditions at KAND and KAVL. Winds will not be as gusty at KAVL as
well.

Outlook: An area of low pressure will move slowly up the Carolina
Coast on Tuesday. Conditions should gradually improve later Tuesday
through Wednesday morning as dry air works in behind the departing
low. Return flow moisture ahead of the next system will develop late
in the week.

Confidence Table...

            10-16Z        16-22Z        22-04Z        04-06Z
KCLT       Low   58%     High  86%     High  83%     Low   59%
KGSP       Med   78%     Med   75%     Med   75%     High  81%
KAVL       High 100%     High  91%     High  83%     Med   76%
KHKY       High  83%     High  86%     High  83%     Med   75%
KGMU       High 100%     Med   66%     Low   58%     Med   73%
KAND       High  83%     High  97%     High  91%     High 100%

The percentage reflects the number of guidance members agreeing
with the scheduled TAF issuance flight rule category. Complete hourly
experimental aviation forecast consistency tables and ensemble forecasts
are available at the following link:

www.weather.gov/gsp/aviation

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Will leave the Flood Watch as is for now despite the limited
rainfall amounts currently across the western portions of the CWFA.
CAM guidance shows heavy showers will redevelop this morning and
spread north across the western portions of the CWFA. Also, high
water levels are continuing across the NC Mountains and any
additional rain will exacerbate the situation. Several rounds of
heavy showers will continue into the evening across the eastern
CWFA. Could see a situation where the watch is pared back over the
west today, but extended into the evening over the east. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected today and tonight,
with the highest amounts, 3 to 4 inches, over the I-77 corridor.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...Flood Watch through this evening for NCZ033-035>037-048>053-
     056>059-062>065-068>072-082-501>510.
SC...Flood Watch through this evening for SCZ001>014-019.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ARK
NEAR TERM...RWH
SHORT TERM...ARK
LONG TERM...ARK
AVIATION...RWH
HYDROLOGY...

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
530 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068>072-082-501>510-
SCZ001>014-019-250930-
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-
Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
530 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.

In addition to the Flood Watch, there will also be a threat of a few
embedded thunderstorms, which will produce some cloud-to-ground
lightning. Persistent northeast winds will have the potential to
produce gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, which may knock a few trees
down, due to saturated soils. Isolated power outages will be
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of flooding to
our office.

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-250930-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-
530 AM EDT Mon Apr 24 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

There will be a threat of a few embedded thunderstorms, which will
produce some cloud-to-ground lightning. Persistent northeast winds
will have the potential to produce gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph,
which may knock a few trees down, due to saturated soils. Isolated
power outages will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of flooding to
our office.

ARK

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
154 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

NCZ036-056-057-069>072-082-SCZ009-014-240615-
Rowan NC-Gaston NC-Iredell NC-Union NC-Lincoln NC-Mecklenburg NC-
Cabarrus NC-Catawba NC-York SC-Chester SC-
154 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

At 148 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking moderate to heavy rain
showers moving north around the interstate 77 corridor. Stream
gauges across the Charlotte metro area are beginning to rise and
some areas could see minor flooding over the next few hours. This
area will be watched for possible flood advisories or warnings
through the morning.

Locations to be impacted include...
Gastonia, Rock Hill, Uptown Charlotte, Huntersville, Kannapolis,
Downtown Concord, Monroe, Chester, Central Charlotte and South
Charlotte.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The combination of gusty winds and saturated soil conditions will
cause scattered trees and power lines to fall. Seek shelter inside an
interior room.

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. Do not drive across
flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3550 8021 3550 8030 3519 8051 3516 8044
      3519 8028 3481 8032 3482 8080 3494 8078
      3508 8091 3492 8086 3484 8087 3482 8090
      3470 8086 3464 8090 3456 8088 3454 8096
      3456 8124 3569 8117 3562 8026 3558 8021
TIME...MOT...LOC 0548Z 239DEG 48KT 3494 8081

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