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Flash Flood Warning 51, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

September 16, 2018Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this flash flood warning at Sep 16, 2018, 8:02 AM EDT for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was in force for 11 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Sep 16, 2018, 8:02 AM EDT (12:02 UTC)
Expired
Sep 16, 2018, 7:30 PM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Emergency
Flash flood emergency
Flood severity
None

County Mecklenburg County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Sep 16, 8:13 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 Se Charlotte, NCTHE STREAMGAUGE AT MCMULLEN CREEK ABOVE LINCREST PLACE ROSE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AT 813AM, RISING OVER 5 FEET IN LESS THAN 3 HOURS. AT THIS STAGE, THE CREEK WILL BE OVERTOPPING ADDISON DRIVE AND LINCREST ROAD. THE CREEK WILL CONTINUE TO RISE WITH ADDITIONAL RAIN
Sep 16, 11:42 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD5 Se Charlotte, NCSOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF AT LEAST A FOOT OF WATER FROM A TRIBUTARY OF MCALPINE CREEK FLOWING RAPIDLY OVER THE ROAD AT THE ENTRACE OF THE SARDIS SWIM AND RAQUET CLUB.
Sep 16, 1:29 PM EDTFLASH FLOODCharlotte, NCMULTIPLE WATER RESCUES ESPECIALLY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CITY WITH PEOPLE TRAPPED IN THEIR HOMES. AT LEAST 20 ROADS CLOSED. SITUATION RAPIDLY ESCALATING.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 3 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 11 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 127 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2018-09-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 6 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2018-09-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 238 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
658 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
238 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
367 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

459 
WGUS52 KGSP 161202
FFWGSP
NCC119-161730-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FF.W.0051.180916T1202Z-180916T1730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
802 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...

* Until 130 PM EDT.

* At 759 AM EDT, rain gages were showing anywhere from 2.5 to 4 
  inches of rain had fallen across central and southern Mecklenburg 
  County since yesterday morning. Doppler radar was indicating 
  heavy tropical rain bands moving in from the east.  Many creeks 
  across greater Charlotte were rising and developing flood 
  conditions are expected this morning.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Uptown Charlotte, Central Charlotte, South Charlotte, Northeast
  Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte, East Charlotte, Northwest
  Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding in urban
areas. Storm drains, streams and other drainages will become
overwhelmed by excessive rainfall, flooding low-lying roads,
intersections, and parking lots. Underpasses are especially dangerous
because sudden flood waters can quickly surround and submerge your
vehicle. Stay alert and avoid flood-prone areas.

When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides
flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on
our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message
should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and
other landmarks.

&&

LAT...LON 3500 8084 3511 8093 3510 8095 3515 8101
      3518 8100 3527 8102 3533 8098 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3538 8096 3536 8097 3540 8096
      3541 8076 3539 8075 3535 8069 3527 8067
      3521 8055

$$

CSH
5 follow-up statements
416 
WGUS72 KGSP 161358
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
958 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC119-161730-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-180916T1730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mecklenburg NC-
958 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY...

At 953 AM EDT, automated raingauge reports were showing storm totals 
ranging from 4 to 6 inches across the southeastern half of 
Mecklenburg County.  Periods of heavy tropical rainfall will 
continue to overspread into the warned area, aggravating ongoing 
flooding and high water conditions.  Stream gages were indicating 
out of bank and/or flood conditions across many of the basins which 
drain greater Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Numerous roads, parking lots and bridges will be threatened by heavy
rain and rapidly rising streams and creeks. Please pay close
attention to road signs indicating a flood-prone area. Obey all
barricades, even if water is not currently over the road. Barricades
are in place for your protection and indicate areas where flooding
can occur rapidly and without warning.

&&

LAT...LON 3500 8084 3511 8093 3510 8095 3515 8101
      3518 8100 3527 8102 3533 8098 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3538 8096 3536 8097 3540 8096
      3541 8076 3539 8075 3535 8069 3527 8067
      3521 8055

$$

CSH
491 
WGUS72 KGSP 161544
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1144 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC119-161730-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-180916T1730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mecklenburg NC-
1144 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY...

At 1138 AM EDT, with heavy tropical rainfall continuing to develop 
and move into the warned area, accumulated rainfall amounts of 8 or 
9 inches may be realized through early afternoon throughout greater 
Matthews and Mint Hill.  Stream levels all across Greater Charlotte 
continued to rise, and across Southeast Mecklenburg County, levels 
are nearing the records.  A series and dangerous flood situation may 
develop this afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross
water-covered roadways, bridges, or low-level crossings. Only a few
inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away your vehicle. It is
not worth the risk. Please TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN.

&&

LAT...LON 3500 8084 3511 8093 3510 8095 3515 8101
      3518 8100 3527 8102 3533 8098 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3538 8096 3536 8097 3540 8096
      3541 8076 3539 8075 3535 8069 3527 8067
      3521 8055

$$

CSH
640 
WGUS52 KGSP 161729
FFWGSP
NCC119-162330-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-180916T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
129 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN MECKLENBURG 
COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...

* Until 730 PM EDT Sunday.

* At 123 PM EDT, emergency management reported severe impacts from 
  flash flooding in Mecklenburg County. Streams and creeks are 
  running very high in South Charlotte, Matthews, and nearby areas. 
  In some areas these bodies of water have risen to record stages 
  and the extent of impacts may be unprecedented in some 
  locations...flooding areas which have not flooded in recent 
  memory. Up to three inches of rain have fallen since early 
  morning, with an additional 2 to 4 inches likely to fall through 
  tomorrow morning. Flash flooding will continue.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for central and southeast 
Mecklenburg County. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK 
HIGHER GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground NOW. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do NOT attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to cross
water-covered roadways, bridges, or low-level crossings. Only a few
inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away your vehicle. It is
not worth the risk. Please TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding in urban
areas. Storm drains, streams and other drainages will become
overwhelmed by excessive rainfall, flooding low-lying roads,
intersections, and parking lots. Underpasses are especially dangerous
because sudden flood waters can quickly surround and submerge your
vehicle.

Please pay close attention to road signs indicating a flood-prone 
area. Obey all barricades, even if water is not currently over the 
road. Barricades are in place for your protection and indicate areas 
where flooding can occur rapidly and without warning.

&&

LAT...LON 3500 8084 3511 8093 3510 8095 3515 8101
      3518 8100 3527 8102 3533 8098 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3538 8096 3536 8097 3540 8096
      3541 8076 3539 8075 3535 8069 3527 8067
      3521 8055

$$

08
284 
WGUS72 KGSP 161951
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
351 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC119-162330-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-180916T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mecklenburg NC-
351 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN 
MECKLENBURG COUNTY...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY...

At 336 PM EDT, emergency management reported continued effects of 
flash flooding in metropolitan Charlotte.  3 to 6 inches of rain 
have fallen since 3 AM. Flash flooding will continue even as 
rainfall tapers off this evening.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for central and southern Mecklenburg 
County. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

Numerous creeks, especially in south Charlotte, Matthews, and 
Pineville, have risen above flood stage. McAlpine Creek will flood 
homes near Colony Road and Weirton Place. McMullen Creek has flooded 
the first floor of buildings near Addison Drive. Some stores and 
homes are in danger of flooding along Highway 51 in Pineville. Homes 
near Little Sugar Creek and its intersection with Archdale Drive may 
flood, if not already. At least twenty roads have been closed due to 
floodwaters in the southern part of the county. Travel is dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. If 
you must travel by vehicle, remember, turn around, don't drown.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding in urban
areas. Storm drains, streams and other drainages will become
overwhelmed by excessive rainfall, flooding low-lying roads,
intersections, and parking lots. Underpasses are especially dangerous
because sudden flood waters can quickly surround and submerge your
vehicle. Stay alert and avoid flood-prone areas.

When it is safe to do so, please report flood waters or landslides
flowing over roads or threatening property to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by posting on
our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message
should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream names and
other landmarks.

&&

LAT...LON 3500 8084 3511 8093 3510 8095 3515 8101
      3518 8100 3527 8102 3533 8098 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3538 8096 3536 8097 3540 8096
      3541 8076 3539 8075 3535 8069 3527 8067
      3521 8055

$$

08
507 
WGUS72 KGSP 162337
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
737 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC119-162346-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-180916T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mecklenburg NC-
737 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...

  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is 
  reporting flood conditions have improved significantly across 
  the area.  As a result, the previous Flash Flood Emergency has 
  been allowed to expire.  However, residual flooding remains
  and some roads remain closed.  Therefore, drivers are urged
  to exercise extreme caution, avoid flooded roadways, and
  obey all barricades to allow local officials to assess the
  structural integrity of roads and bridges.  Residents are
  urged to monitor high water conditions closely and be
  prepared to seek higher ground.

LAT...LON 3500 8084 3511 8093 3510 8095 3515 8101
      3518 8100 3527 8102 3533 8098 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3538 8096 3536 8097 3540 8096
      3541 8076 3539 8075 3535 8069 3527 8067
      3521 8055

$$

JMP

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Sep 16, 7:12 AM EDT, 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 16, 7:12 AM EDT, 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
712 AM EDT Sun Sep 16 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
The remnants of Florence will continue to track into and through the
western Carolinas this weekend. This will result in a threat for
widespread flooding into Monday. Drying will occur across the
forecast area as Florence pulls away from the southeast early next
week with the rain chances returning towards the end of the week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 645 AM EDT: The center of Florence continues to crawl slowly
westward near Columbia. Rain continues to wrap around the northern
half of the storm and across our area, but rates have been generally
modest. That said, there have been some brief heavy amounts. The
heavier rain rates are off the the east but will move in as the
center of Florence moves west this morning then NW this afternoon.
The strong low level flow becomes more easterly increasing the
orographic component and keeping moisture transport high. Given the
forecast track, the heaviest rainfall will be from along the NC/SC
border north across the Foothills and Piedmont to along and near the
Blue Ridge Escarpment. Additional rainfall of up to 6 inches will be
possible across these areas today and tonight. Rainfall drops off to
the SW with one-half to one inch from the Upper Savannah River
Valley north into the SW NC Mountains. 1 to 3 inches may fall
between these two areas. The Flash Flood Watch likely extends too
far west. However, don't want to cancel any portions just yet since
the heaviest rain rates are yet to come.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will become more widespread this morning as
the stronger winds spread in from the east. Therefore, will extend
the Wind Advisory through the day today but portions of the advisory
may be able to be cancelled early.

The tropical tornado threat has increased somewhat this afternoon
and early evening. 0-1 km helicity remains quite high with the
strong low level jet in place. The change is an increase in muCAPE
across the I-77 corridor into the NC Foothills. SPC has upgraded
this area into the Marginal category as a result.

Precip chances, and resulting threats, taper off from SW to NE
overnight. Highs today will be 5 to 10 degrees below normal, while
lows tonight will be 5 to 10 degrees above normal.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 345 AM EDT Sunday: A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for
portions of the area through Monday evening.

Model guidance remains in fairly good agreement with the placement
of what will be post-tropical Florence over Kentucky Monday morning,
as the system is progged to weaken and become an open 500 mb wave by
late Tuesday. As it propagates up towards the Ohio River Valley but
then pushes eastward with sfc trough, lingering wrap around moisture
will allow for isolated showers to persist across the FA through
Tuesday late afternoon/evening, gradually tapering off from south to
north. Additional rainfall amounts of a quarter of an inch or less
are possible. Overnight Tuesday, PoPs drop off below mentionable wx,
and thus the drying trend begins. Temperatures throughout the short
term will remain just above normal.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 350 AM EDT Sunday: Not much has changed in regards to the
extended forecast period from earlier today, as latest guidance
continues to depict the expansion of high pressure into the
Southeast on Wednesday. Expect this feature to linger through the
end of the week, as guidance depicts the ridge of high pressure
shifting from across the Carolinas and into the Atlantic. As a
result, south-southeasterly flow returns and so does the
infiltration of moisture into the area ahead of an approaching front
from the northwest. Thus, would not entirely rule out a few diurnal
showers as early as Thursday, mainly across the mountains. As the
boundary moves closer to the FA, expect the potential for showers
and thunderstorms to expand across the entire area beginning Friday
afternoon and continuing through the weekend. Rainfall amounts will
be minimal. Temperatures will remain above normal.

&&

.AVIATION /11Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Very gusty NE winds will continue across the
area this morning. IFR ceilings are expected by daybreak with IFR
vsby east and MVFR west where the heavier rainfall moves in. IFR
cigs continue through the day with IFR vsby for all but KAND where
rain will be lighter. Gusty NE winds continue as well, but speeds
drop off from west to east during the afternoon. Winds diminish even
more during the evening and turn ESE to SE as the the weakening
center of the Florence remnant moves north across the area.

Outlook: Expect intermittent MVFR or IFR flight restrictions with
periods of moderate to heavy rain early Monday as the remnants of
Florence move north of the western Carolinas. Flight conditions
improve later on Monday and into Tuesday.

Confidence Table...

            11-17Z        17-23Z        23-05Z        05-06Z
KCLT       Med   75%     High  94%     High  94%     High 100%
KGSP       High  81%     High  89%     High  94%     Med   68%
KAVL       High 100%     High  83%     High 100%     High 100%
KHKY       High 100%     High  94%     High  89%     High 100%
KGMU       High  81%     High  89%     High 100%     High  93%
KAND       High 100%     High  89%     High  94%     Low   53%

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...Wind Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for GAZ010-017.
NC...Flash Flood Watch through Monday evening for NCZ033-035>037-
     048>050-052-053-056-057-059-063>065-068>072-082-501>510.
     Wind Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for NCZ033-035>037-
     048>053-056>059-062>065-068>072-082-501>510.
SC...Flash Flood Watch through Monday evening for SCZ001>014-019.
     Wind Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for SCZ001>014-019.

&&

SYNOPSIS...CSH/SGL
NEAR TERM...RWH
SHORT TERM...SGL
LONG TERM...SGL
AVIATION...RWH
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 16, 5:14 AM EDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
514 AM EDT Sun Sep 16 2018

NCZ033-035>037-048>050-052-053-056-057-059-063>065-068>072-082-
501>510-SCZ001>014-019-170915-
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-
Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Northern Jackson-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-
514 AM EDT Sun Sep 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY 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.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

Tropical Depression Florence will bring significant impacts to the
region through today as it moves west through the western Carolinas
and northeast Georgia. Prepare now for flooding rainfall, landslides
along steep terrain in and near the mountains, and gusty winds that
could damage trees and power lines. Isolated, brief tornadoes are
possible today as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

Rainfall from Tropical Depression Florence will linger into Monday.
Thus, the threat of flooding rainfall will continue as well as the
potential for landslides along steep terrain in and near the
mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ010-017-NCZ051-058-062-170915-
Rabun-Habersham-Swain-Graham-Macon-
514 AM EDT Sun Sep 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia and western
North 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.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ018-026-028-029-170915-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-
514 AM EDT Sun Sep 16 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated showers are expected today and tonight with gusty winds
at times.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 16, 3:49 AM EDT, 4 hours 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
349 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-508-SCZ008-009-013-014-160945-
Rowan NC-Davie NC-Iredell NC-Cleveland NC-Lincoln NC-
Greater Burke NC-Greater Rutherford NC-Gaston NC-Union NC-
Greater Caldwell NC-Mecklenburg NC-Cabarrus NC-Alexander NC-
Catawba NC-York SC-Cherokee SC-Chester SC-Union SC-
349 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...GUSTY RAIN BANDS WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT CATAWBA...
NORTHEASTERN RUTHERFORD...SOUTHERN ALEXANDER...LINCOLN...GASTON...
UNION...CABARRUS...DAVIE...IREDELL...SOUTHEASTERN CALDWELL...
MECKLENBURG...ROWAN...CLEVELAND...SOUTHEASTERN BURKE...UNION...
CHESTER...YORK AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES UNTIL 545 AM EDT...

At 347 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking numerous rain bands
associated with Tropical Storm Florence with torrential rainfall
moving west at 35 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Gastonia, Rock Hill, Uptown Charlotte, Huntersville, Kannapolis,
Hickory, Downtown Concord, Monroe, Salisbury and Statesville.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible in these areas.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3550 8030 3519 8051 3519 8028 3481 8032
      3482 8080 3494 8078 3508 8091 3455 8087
      3457 8142 3450 8142 3445 8155 3455 8167
      3570 8175 3606 8046 3590 8037 3584 8039
      3583 8049 3574 8046 3571 8033 3551 8018
TIME...MOT...LOC 0747Z 084DEG 32KT 3536 8101

Carroll
Local storm report, Sep 16, 5:30 AM EDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
530 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

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

0529 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MORGANTON               35.74N 81.70W
09/16/2018                   BURKE              NC   BROADCAST MEDIA

            SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS BURKE COUNTY. BRYANT ROAD IN
            DREXEL, HEARTLAND RD AT PAX HILL RD NORTH OF MORGANTON,
            ENOLA AND WATERSHED RD SOUTH OF MORGANTON.

&&

TPALMER
Local storm report, Sep 16, 6:30 AM EDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
630 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

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

0500 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 2 S STALLINGS           35.06N 80.69W
09/16/2018                   UNION              NC   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL
            DAMAGE.

&&

LVISIN
Special weather statement, Sep 16, 6:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
656 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCZ057-071-072-082-161230-
Rowan NC-Union NC-Mecklenburg NC-Cabarrus NC-
656 AM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...AN AREA OF HEAVY RAIN WILL IMPACT CABARRUS...MECKLENBURG...ROWAN
AND UNION COUNTIES UNTIL 830 AM EDT...

At 652 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the leading edge of an
incoming band of heavy rain along a line extending from 8 miles
southeast of Salisbury to near Monroe, and moving northwest at 40
mph. The band of rain extends farther southeast into northern South
Carolina, and the heavy rain will persist across the Charlotte Metro
area for some time. Expect increased ponding of water and some rises
on area waterways. As the rain continues to fall, Flood Advisories
or Flash Flood Warnings may be needed over the next few hours.
Residents and motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution today.

Locations to be impacted include...
Uptown Charlotte, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Downtown Concord, Monroe,
Salisbury, Central Charlotte, South Charlotte, Northeast Charlotte
and Southwest Charlotte.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas.

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.

These heavy rain 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3550 8030 3519 8051 3516 8044 3519 8028
      3481 8032 3482 8080 3494 8078 3511 8093
      3506 8106 3513 8105 3516 8100 3534 8099
      3536 8092 3537 8099 3549 8094 3551 8074
      3568 8077 3579 8073 3572 8034 3551 8018
TIME...MOT...LOC 1052Z 118DEG 34KT 3556 8040 3499 8049

TDP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 15, 9:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and 2 more59 min
Sep 15, 10:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and 2 more71 min
Sep 15, 11:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and 2 more56 min
Sep 16, 12:17 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and 2 more88 min
Sep 16, 1:54 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and 3 more81 min
Sep 16, 3:49 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell and 4 more116 min
Sep 16, 6:56 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Union94 min
Sep 16, 7:48 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPUnion5 hr
Sep 16, 10:09 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPYancey15 hr
Sep 16, 12:16 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford5 hr
Sep 16, 12:50 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPCabarrus, Mecklenburg12 hr
Sep 16, 1:16 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyGSPUnion12 hr
Sep 16, 1:59 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPMecklenburg6 hr
Sep 16, 2:24 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPBurke, McDowell12 hr
Sep 16, 2:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and 2 more21 min
Sep 16, 3:04 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPRowan5 hr
Sep 16, 5:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAlexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Davie and 6 more55 min
Sep 16, 6:13 PM EDTWind AdvisoryGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Madison, Mitchell and 1 more6 hr
Sep 16, 6:40 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPDavie, Iredell, Rowan6 hr
Sep 16, 7:36 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningGSPMecklenburg6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.