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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 151, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

June 25, 20184 counties in South Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 25, 2018, 2:47 PM EDT for 4 counties in South Carolina. It was in force for 43 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 25, 2018, 2:47 PM EDT (18:47 UTC)
Expired
Jun 25, 2018, 3:30 PM EDT
In force
43 min
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Cherokee County, SC, Chester County, SC, Union County, SC, York County, SC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:47 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 25, 1:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 186 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 2018-06-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 225 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 2018-06-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 50 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
225 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-83 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1262 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
119 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

011 
WUUS52 KGSP 251847
SVRGSP
SCC021-023-087-091-251930-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0151.180625T1847Z-180625T1930Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
247 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Chester County in Upstate South Carolina...
  Southwestern York County in Upstate South Carolina...
  Southeastern Cherokee County in Upstate South Carolina...
  Northeastern Union County in Upstate South Carolina...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 247 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest
  of York, or 4 miles southwest of Sharon, moving east at 20 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...
  York, Newport, Sharon, Hickory Grove, Mcconnells, Lowrys, Saratt,
  Bullock Creek and Rock Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3473 8110 3484 8167 3495 8160 3500 8150
      3500 8102
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 281DEG 16KT 3491 8141 

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

Carroll
2 follow-up statements
427 
WWUS52 KGSP 251906
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
306 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

SCC021-087-251916-
/O.CAN.KGSP.SV.W.0151.000000T0000Z-180625T1930Z/
Cherokee SC-Union SC-
306 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE AND
NORTHEASTERN UNION COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
Upstate South Carolina.

LAT...LON 3473 8110 3484 8146 3485 8145 3485 8146
      3491 8148 3492 8147 3493 8148 3494 8147
      3494 8148 3496 8148 3500 8102
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 293DEG 13KT 3487 8139 

$$

SCC023-091-251930-
/O.CON.KGSP.SV.W.0151.000000T0000Z-180625T1930Z/
Chester SC-York SC-
306 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHESTER AND SOUTHWESTERN YORK COUNTIES...

At 306 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles southwest
of York, or 6 miles southwest of Sharon, moving southeast at 15 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Newport, Sharon, Mcconnells, Lowrys, Bullock Creek, Rock Hill and
York.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3473 8110 3484 8146 3485 8145 3485 8146
      3491 8148 3492 8147 3493 8148 3494 8147
      3494 8148 3496 8148 3500 8102
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 293DEG 13KT 3487 8139 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

LANE
875 
WWUS52 KGSP 251926
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
326 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

SCC023-091-251935-
/O.EXP.KGSP.SV.W.0151.000000T0000Z-180625T1930Z/
Chester SC-York SC-
326 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHESTER AND
SOUTHWESTERN YORK COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 330 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits. Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
Upstate South Carolina.

If you observed large hail or wind damage, please report it 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.

LAT...LON 3473 8110 3484 8146 3485 8145 3485 8146
      3491 8148 3492 8147 3493 8148 3494 8147
      3494 8148 3496 8148 3500 8102
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 281DEG 16KT 3486 8133 

$$

WJM

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 25, 2:42 PM EDT, 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 25, 2:42 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
242 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Scattered thunderstorms will impact the area again this afternoon
and evening with damaging winds possible. A weak cold front will
drop through the forecast area tonight, bringing more seasonable
temperatures Tuesday. A passing trough will increase chances for
showers and storms Wednesday, with hot weather returning to end the
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 2pm EDT Monday.  Round of thunderstorms, some possibly severe,
is just beginning this afternoon across the CWA.  SBCAPE is good
with afternoon heating, though MLCAPE is more moderate.  Windshear
is moderate as well, and activity is being assisted by propagation
of upstream system. Per CAMs, thunder is anticipated to continue
through the evening, with activity becoming focused more to the east
after 7pm and ending after 10pm.  Upper flow is weak and westerly,
but a shortwave has developed in association with MCS propagating
into the area.  As system passes by this evening, surface trough
moves further off shore and surface ridge becomes established with
high pressure building-up east of the Appalachians in a warm-season
wedge set-up.  Sagging frontal boundary becomes a wedge front
Tuesday morning, bringing somewhat cooler air with low overcast
across the region.  Despite cooler and cloudy conditions on Tuesday
due to wedge, enough instability developes in the afternoon for some
thunderstorms, though with less coverage and intensity than ones
today.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 120 pm Monday: Cyclonic mid/upper tropospheric flow will
quickly return to the forecast area early in the short term, before
the upper trough axis shifts to the East Coast late in the period.
Surface boundary will be sliding south and west across the area at
the start of the period, with short term model guidance depicting
strong low level convergence along the boundary, along with not-too-
shabby warm sector instability (and it is a June front, so
instability extends for at least a couple of hundred miles to the
"cool" side of the boundary).  Meanwhile, with strong instability
still likely to develop Tue pm across the TN Valley, clusters of
convection will have plenty of opportunity to end up in our forecast
area through at least the first half or so of the period.
Slow-moving back door fronts this time of year are red flags for
potential flash flooding, as they provide ample opportunity for
training and/or anchored cells, and in fact the latest runs of the
GFS and NAM are signaling this potential in producing blobs of heavy
rainfall across the southern half of the area Tue evening.

Surface boundary will wash out and the air mass modify rather
quickly by mid-week, with strong instability likely developing
across the area Wed afternoon/evening, as the trough axis and
attendant front/surface trough are progressing across the TN Valley
and southern Appalachians. Another round of at least scattered
convection is therefore expected during this time, supporting 40-60
pops across the area. Increasing height gradient associated with
approaching trough will yield modest deep-layer shear, which should
be sufficient to allow some degree of convective organization posing
an enhanced threat of locally damaging winds. Increasing
anticyclonic flow aloft, along with lower theta-E area spilling into
the area should allow for a significant draw down in convective
activity Thu afternoon, although small chances for terrain-
influenced diurnal convection will still exist. Temps will be near
normal to begin the period, but return to several degrees above
climo by Thursday.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 130 PM EDT Monday: Mid level high pressure will be centered
over the eastern states for the extended period leading to continued
hot conditions with mainly diurnally driven showers and
thunderstorms. The hottest day of this period looks to be Friday
when the mid level high is closest overhead. The combination of the
actual temperature and the humidity will lead to peak heat indices
near 105 in the Piedmont region. As the high moves off to the
northeast of the area Saturday through next Monday, it will be
slightly less hot with peak heat indices 100 to 105 outside the
mountains.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Thunderstorms with outflows approaching
severe limits are expected all areas this afternoon through the
evening as a complex of storms currently across KY/TN/AL/GA
propagates southeastward.  Weak front currently oriented northwest-
southeast across CLT may help provide additional focus at times, but
front is diffuse, and severe storms are possible all areas.  Thunder
moves west to east across the area, exiting after 2 or 3Z.  Gradual
southwest movement of front will continue to veer winds at KCLT,
though weakness of pressure gradient will keep winds light to
variable many locations.  Main trough associated with front moves
east, allowing a cold-air-damming surface high to bring
northeasterly winds and low-overcast into the area by early Tuesday
morning at KCLT, and other locations later.  Some light rain/drizzle
is expected behind the wedge front; and by Tuesday afternoon, models
develop some CAPE again, despite CAD conditions, giving some chance
for thunderstorms.

Outlook: Through midweek, a slow-moving or stalled front will
enhance coverage of SHRA/TSRA, mostly in the afternoon/evening.
Patchy morning fog and/or low stratus may increase as well in
mountain valleys and/or locations with wet ground.

Confidence Table...

            18-24Z        00-06Z        06-12Z        12-18Z
KCLT       High 100%     High 100%     Med   63%     High  85%
KGSP       High 100%     High  85%     Med   63%     High  80%
KAVL       High 100%     High  90%     Med   63%     High  85%
KHKY       High 100%     High  99%     Low   56%     Med   77%
KGMU       High 100%     High 100%     Med   61%     High  84%
KAND       High 100%     High 100%     Med   69%     High  92%

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...SW
NEAR TERM...WJM
SHORT TERM...JDL
LONG TERM...SW
AVIATION...WJM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 25, 1:09 PM EDT, 1 hour 38 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
109 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068-069-072-
501>510-261715-
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-
Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Cabarrus-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
109 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 218 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main threat, and
large hail will also be possible. Dangerous cloud-to-ground
lightning and brief heavy rain can be expected as well.

.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...

None.

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ070-071-082-SCZ001>014-019-261715-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Union-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
109 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 218 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main threat, and
large hail will also be possible. Dangerous cloud-to-ground
lightning and brief heavy rain can be expected as well.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 25, 11:59 AM EDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1159 AM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

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

0600 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 E ASHEVILLE           35.59N 82.50W
06/24/2018                   BUNCOMBE           NC   PUBLIC

            NWS VOLUNTEER STUDENT RELAYED REPORT OF MULTIPLE TREES
            BLOWN DOWN ALONG THE SWANNANOA RIVER IN EAST
            ASHEVILLE.

&&
Special weather statement, Jun 25, 2:17 PM EDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
217 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

NCZ051-052-059-251845-
Haywood NC-Swain NC-Northern Jackson NC-
217 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JACKSON...
NORTHEASTERN SWAIN AND NORTHWESTERN HAYWOOD COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM
EDT...

At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles south of Newport, or near Smoky Mountains-Big Creek, moving
east at 20 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Cherokee, Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap, Smoky Mountains-Cataloochee,
Smoky Mountains-Big Creek, Smoky Mountains-Oconaluftee, Smoky
Mountains-Clingmans Dome, Smoky Mountains-Balsam Mountain, B.R.
Parkway-Smoky Mountains To Balsam Gap, Smoky Mountains-Deep Creek and
Waterville.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Gusty winds can blow down trees that are dead, or that have weakened
root systems. Outdoor furniture and similar items can be tossed
around if not anchored. Seek shelter indoors.

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.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
western North Carolina.

LAT...LON 3557 8349 3561 8345 3562 8340 3567 8334
      3566 8330 3569 8326 3572 8325 3572 8320
      3576 8316 3577 8311 3579 8308 3578 8299
      3576 8295 3574 8295 3575 8292 3573 8291
      3545 8330 3556 8353
TIME...MOT...LOC 1817Z 281DEG 16KT 3572 8316

Carroll
Local storm report, Jun 25, 2:36 PM EDT, 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
236 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

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

0230 PM     HAIL             3 W INMAN               35.05N 82.15W
06/25/2018  E1.00 INCH       SPARTANBURG        SC   SOCIAL MEDIA

            SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER (1.00 IN) SIZE HAIL IN
            THE INMAN AREA.

&&
Special weather statement, Jun 25, 2:36 PM EDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
236 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

SCZ008-009-013-014-251900-
York SC-Cherokee SC-Union SC-Chester SC-
236 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT
NORTHWESTERN CHESTER...SOUTHWESTERN YORK...SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE AND
NORTHEASTERN UNION COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM EDT...

At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning 13 miles northeast of Union, or 7 miles northwest
of Lockhart, moving southeast at 15 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Lockhart, Lowrys, Adamsburg, Bullock Creek and Saratt.

In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 55 mph and nickel
size hail will be possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
Upstate South Carolina.

LAT...LON 3488 8166 3500 8150 3483 8122 3464 8145
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 315DEG 14KT 3489 8153

Carroll
Local storm report, Jun 25, 2:45 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
245 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

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

0240 PM     HAIL             INMAN                   35.05N 82.09W
06/25/2018  E1.00 INCH       SPARTANBURG        SC   AMATEUR RADIO

&&

SWILKINS
Special weather statement, Jun 25, 2:45 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
245 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

NCZ048-049-051-052-251915-
Haywood NC-Yancey NC-Swain NC-Madison NC-
245 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT MADISON...NORTHEASTERN SWAIN...
NORTHWESTERN HAYWOOD AND NORTHWESTERN YANCEY COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM
EDT...

At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 13 miles north of Marshall to 5 miles southeast
of Gatlinburg, and moving east at 30 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Hot Springs, Smoky Mountains-Big Creek, Smoky Mountains-Cataloochee,
Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap, Ramseytown, Waterville, Max Patch,
Faust, Allenstand and Walnut.

Wind gusts up to 45 mph will be possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Gusty winds can blow down trees that are dead, or that have weakened
root systems. Outdoor furniture and similar items can be tossed
around if not anchored. Seek shelter indoors.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
western North Carolina.

LAT...LON 3603 8259 3597 8261 3595 8257 3603 8244
      3602 8228 3566 8303 3565 8336 3567 8334
      3566 8330 3572 8325 3573 8319 3576 8316
      3579 8308 3578 8299 3588 8290 3593 8292
      3595 8287 3593 8281 3600 8278 3605 8268
TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 267DEG 25KT 3599 8270 3568 8340

LANE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 25, 2:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPGreenville, Spartanburg40 min
Jun 25, 2:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPUnion24 min
Jun 25, 2:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPSpartanburg27 min
Jun 25, 3:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPYork62 min
Jun 25, 3:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPChester30 min
Jun 25, 3:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPChester25 min
Jun 25, 4:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPChester12 min
Jun 25, 4:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPOconee41 min
Jun 25, 5:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPGreenville, Spartanburg66 min
Jun 25, 5:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAnderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens47 min
Jun 25, 5:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPCherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg45 min
Jun 25, 5:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAbbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens and 1 more46 min
Jun 25, 6:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPCherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, York38 min
Jun 25, 6:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAbbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg and 1 more45 min
Jun 25, 6:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAbbeville, Cherokee, Chester, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg and 2 more62 min

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in South Carolina, 2018Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2018

Sources

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