Severe Thunderstorm Warning 122, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

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WWUS52 KGSP 132218
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
618 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

SCC077-132230-
/O.CON.KGSP.SV.W.0122.000000T0000Z-170613T2230Z/
Pickens SC-
618 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN PICKENS COUNTY...

At 617 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles northeast of Pickens to 4 miles east of
Easley, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind 
         damage to trees and power lines. 

Locations impacted include...
Dacusville, Pumpkintown and Easley. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.

These storms are producing frequent and intense lightning. Turn off
electrical appliances. Do not use corded telephones. Do not take a
bath or shower.

These storms are also producing extremely heavy rainfall. Flooding of
drainage ditches and low lying areas may occur. Small streams will
rise rapidly. Do not drive through areas where water is flowing over
the road.

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
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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LAT...LON 3479 8255 3503 8268 3508 8258 3507 8257
      3506 8259 3505 8260 3503 8259 3501 8260
      3501 8254 3498 8253 3498 8255 3497 8253
      3492 8252 3491 8250 3483 8249 3483 8248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 226DEG 9KT 3501 8260 3485 8251 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

HG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
228 PM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Subtropical high pressure centered to our east will weaken through
mid week, allowing deep moisture to spread over the forecast area
from the south. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will increase
each day through the work week and remain elevated through the
weekend. A more well-defined cold front is expected to approach the
area early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 220 PM: The southeastern states remain under a broad upper
ridge, but a weakness exists in the form of a shallow sfc/upper
trough extending down the East Coast from a low over the Canadian
Maritimes. A small vort max is present over VA/NC as well. Despite
the enhancing effect of the trough, convection so far today has
been mainly associated with the high terrain. Steering flow is
weakly from the NW in this area, so it is logical that the model
consensus is for some of the activity to move off the ridges and
gradually into the Piedmont with time. Fairly high LCLs and DCAPEs
exist, and in light of weak shear these are marginally supportive
of severe downbursts, but so far no cells have had a sufficiently
strong updraft for such. Nonetheless, over the course of the aftn
outflow boundaries should focus new development. The suite of meso
models shows a couple hours' variation in how quickly things fizzle
out after the loss of heating. The NAMNest is on the faster side,
and its depicted coverage is verifying fairly well so far. However,
I am reluctant to trend PoPs down very quickly given the expectation
of lingering outflows. Some fog is likely to develop tonight in the
mountain valleys and where heavy rain falls this aftn...too early
to say with certainty exactly where. Profiles certainly are not
supportive of widespread fog so it should remain rather localized.

Heights continue to fall over the Mid-Atlantic as the aforementioned
shortwave/vort max shifts east, but rise a bit over us. The
low-level flow backs to NW as ridging tries to build in. Overnight
this NW flow could fire a few showers/storms near the Tenn
border, so a small PoP returns in the early morning up there. That
shortwave, in conjunction with continued westerly flow across the
Appalachians, appears to keep the trough in place for Wednesday.
Lapse rates will be modest and similar to those today. Hence
convective potential is similar as are PoPs. Modeled DCAPE values
however are notably larger which implies greater downburst risk
under still weak shear. SPC Day 2 outlook covers most of the CWFA,
excluding our southwest and far south, in a Marginal Risk area.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 115 PM EDT Tuesday: Moisture, instability, forcing, and the
resulting convective coverage, will gradually increase Thursday
through Friday. As the upper ridge over the southeast starts to
break down on Thursday, upstream shortwave energy will stand a
better chance of reaching the southern Appalachians by peak heating
Thursday afternoon. Better upper-level troughiness will then develop
between the Mississippi River Valley and the Appalachians by Friday.
The pattern of mainly diurnal convection will continue during this
late week period, with a steady uptick in convective coverage and
intensity as lapse rates steepen a bit and surface-based CAPE values
reach 2000 to 2500 J/kg across more of the area. Flow up the column
will remain light through the period, but the boundary layer flow
will become more southerly with time. This will increase moisture a
bit as precipitable water values exceed 1.5 inches in the mountains
and approach 2 inches in southeast sections. This will increase the
localized heavy rain threat as well. Coverage should also become
more expansive outside of the mountains on Thursday and Friday
afternoons as west to southwest flow increases slightly aloft.
Expect overnight min temps at least two categories above climo, with
afternoon maxes at least a category above climo eacy day.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 200 PM EDT Tuesday: The work week will end with a fairly weak
pressure pattern over the southeast as a wave rounding an upper low
centered over southern Ontario provides some weak upper level
forcing close to the spine of the Appalachians. This will aid the
development of mainly diurnally-driven showers and thunderstorms
Friday night. Deep, moist southerly flow with a decent Gulf fetch
will continue through the weekend as heights begin to fall aloft. PWs
will remain 1 to 2 standard deviations above normal through early
next week...and storms should have good coverage each afternoon over
the weekend and be relatively efficient rain-producers considering
the moisture profiles and deep warm cloud layers. Though the showers
and thunderstorms will be convective...there could be an isolated
flash flood concern by the end of the week if showers and storms can
train over the same areas over multiple days. Pops will remain above
climo both Saturday and Sunday.

By Monday, a more substantial shortwave will be rounding the
longwave trough deepening over the east coast...and a more defined
front may be able to push through the area Monday night and Tuesday.
The falling heights and resulting QG forcing for ascent over much of
the area should lead to good coverage of showers and thunderstorms
Monday afternoon and evening...and pops were increased even more
above climo, though they were capped in the likely range. Whether or
not this frontal passage is clean remains to be seen, as there are
some model disagreements over the depth of the east coast trough and
just how progressive the pattern will be. Temperatures will be
remain about 5 degrees above average through Monday before dropping
to near climo on Tuesday as the upper level trough sits over the
eastern half of the CONUS.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
At KCLT this aftn: Chances for convection this aftn appear no
greater than previously anticipated. Consensus of guidance is for
a cluster of activity to form along outflow boundary over the NC
Foothills and NW Piedmont, which will peak in intensity before
it reaches the field. Nonetheless the outflow may bring brisk NW
gusts and some new TS will continue to fire along the boundary
until early evening.

Otherwise: TEMPO TSRA at all terminals except KAND this aftn;
KAND is a bit more removed from the high terrain where the most
widespread convective initiation will occur. Any TSRA will be
capable of gusts above 20KT and brief vsby restrictions. Though sfc
dewpoint depressions will be small tonight, and crossover temps
fairly high, models mostly exhibit dry boundary layers above the
sfc. Given unfavorable profiles and patchy midlevel cloudiness I
only have the confidence to fcst fog at KAVL tonight, given its
valley location. Patchy fog will develop wherever heavy rain falls
from this aftn's storms but it is too early to tell which (if any)
terminals will experience a direct hit. Winds will mainly be SW,
but lee troughing should begin to back those to SW in the Piedmont
(incl KCLT) by midday.

Outlook: Improving boundary layer moisture combined with a weakening
upper ridge will lead to increasing chances for SHRA/TSRA each
day this week. Morning visibility restriction chances will also
increase, mainly in the mountain valleys, but also is possible
outside of the mtns where any precipitation has recently occurred.

Confidence Table...

            18-24Z        00-06Z        06-12Z        12-18Z
KCLT       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGSP       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAVL       High 100%     High 100%     High  90%     Med   79%
KHKY       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGMU       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAND       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     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

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...None.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Carroll
NEAR TERM...Wimberley
SHORT TERM...HG
LONG TERM...Carroll
AVIATION...Wimberley

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
449 AM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-
068>072-082-501>510-SCZ001>014-019-140900-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-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-
449 AM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across
the area this afternoon into the evening. While the main threats will
be from cloud to ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall, a few
of the storms could produce brief severe weather in the form of
damaging wind gusts and hail to the size of quarters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

..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.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

LANE

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
532 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0521 PM     TSTM WND DMG     CHINA GROVE             35.57N 80.58W
06/13/2017                   ROWAN              NC   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROAD, WEST CHURCH STREET AT WEST
            KETCHIE STREET IN THE TOWN OF CHINA GROVE.

&&

ASTUREY

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
533 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

SCZ009-014-132200-
York SC-Chester SC-
533 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL CHESTER AND
SOUTHWESTERN YORK COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

At 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southwest of York, or near Sharon, moving southeast at 10 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
York, Newport, Sharon, Hickory Grove, Mcconnells, Lowrys and Bullock
Creek.

Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail will be possible in these
areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio and tv
stations, as well as local cable tv outlets for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3487 8146 3497 8147 3508 8135 3501 8106
      3474 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 293DEG 9KT 3494 8133

MOORE

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
536 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 PM     HAIL             CHINA GROVE             35.57N 80.58W
06/13/2017  E0.88 INCH       ROWAN              NC   PUBLIC

            NICKEL SIZED HAIL

&&

OUTLAW

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
541 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0537 PM     HAIL             EASLEY                  34.82N 82.59W
06/13/2017  E0.25 INCH       PICKENS            SC   AMATEUR RADIO

            PEA SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT FRONTIER DRIVE IN EASLEY 1 MILE
            NORTH OF HIGHWAY 123.

&&

ASTUREY

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
546 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

SCZ002-005-132215-
Pickens Mountains SC-Greater Pickens SC-
546 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT EAST
CENTRAL PICKENS COUNTY UNTIL 615 PM EDT...

At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning near Easley. This storm was nearly stationary.

Locations to be impacted include...
Easley, Pickens, Liberty and Dacusville.

In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch
hail and 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. Do not drive across
flooded roads.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3474 8273 3496 8268 3496 8253 3492 8252
      3491 8250 3488 8249 3484 8249 3484 8248
      3483 8249 3483 8248 3482 8249 3473 8267
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 008DEG 4KT 3485 8254

HG

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
548 PM EDT TUE JUN 13 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0430 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 SSW STONY POINT       35.83N 81.06W
06/13/2017                   ALEXANDER          NC   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES DOWN ON COUNTY LINE ROAD WEST OF STATESVILLE.

&&

ARK