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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 258, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 22, 2018, 5:21 PM EDT for Iredell County, North Carolina. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 22, 2018, 5:21 PM EDT (21:21 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 22, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Iredell County, NC
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 93 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 370 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -72 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 736 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 7 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
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 Jul 22, 4:31 PM EDT, 50 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 22, 4:31 PM EDT, 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
431 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
A broad upper low will settle across the Deep South through
Wednesday. This low will remain nearly stationary and support moist
unsettled weather across the region through mid-week, before
weakening ahead of an approaching cold front.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 420 PM: A 500 mb trough axis will sharpen up just west of
the area tonight through Monday as the associated H5 low center
slides southward west of the Appalachians. Weak upper-level DPVA
lobes east of the trough, along with lower-level terrain forcing in
southerly flow, will generate the best shower/thunderstorm coverage
across the mountains through evening, with a secondary maximum out
along the I- 40 corridor. Additional scattered coverage is likely
farther south into the Upstate and NE GA on outflows. Profiles are
fairly moist, instability will be less than yesterday, DCAPE is low,
and wind shear will be much less so anticipate a much lower risk of
severe thunderstorms overall. Rainfall rates will need to be closely
monitored for any training of heavy showers, though. Based on the
lingering forcing aloft, and projected slow decline in MLCAPE,
the previous forecast appears to be on track: expect a diurnal
waning of coverage, although scattered showers will likely persist
across western NC through the nighttime hours. Minor adjustments
to PoP distribution were made based on CAM consensus. Temp trends
this aftn have been wrecked by outflow cooling in some spots;
these were touched up based on HRRR, which captures some of that.
Surface to 850 mb flow will steadily back toward southeasterly
through the day on Monday. This will increase the upslope forcing
into the east side of the southern Appalachians, with precipitable
water values steadily increasing as well. Anticipate fairly high
(likely to categorical) POPs for showers and embedded thunderstorms
through Monday afternoon. This will keep max temperatures about
two categories below climo.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 215 PM EDT Sunday: The short-term fcst picks up at 00z on
Tuesday with a large and persistent upper low centered over the
Southeast CONUS and upper ridging to the east and west of the low.
Over the next couple of days, the low will gradually open back up
to the mean flow and lift northward. A large sfc low will be
co-located with the upper low over the Southeast to start the
period. This low is expected to persist over the region thru most
of the short-term period. By the end of the period late Wed, the
low does begin to fill in and lift northward as a cold front
approaches the fcst area from the NW. This synoptic pattern will
keep the fcst area under persistent, moist, SLY to SELY low-lvl
flow thru the period. This coincides with an area of weak, though
persistent, deep-layer Q-vector convergence. Although the guidance
keeps the highest QPF to our north and east, we should still have
periods of numerous showers with embedded tstms, capable of producing
torrential downpours. Isolated flooding concerns will exist thru
at least Tuesday night, with a greater overall threat across the
eastern half of the CWFA. Under ample cloud cover, high temperatures
are expected to remain below climatology each day while lows remain
near climo.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 1230 PM EDT Sunday: An ulvl trof will continue to get sheared
out and engulfed in the mean w/ly flow during the beginning of the
period. The anomalous sfc low will weaken during this time as well
which will reduce the amt of Atl moist flux. This will reduce the
upslope hydro threat somewhat...yet PWATs will remain relatively
high thru the period with no good airmass change/mix anticipated
except for the wrn mtns on Thu as a weak sfc front pushes in.
Afternoon pulse tstms will generate fairly easily within the moist
airmass...yet instability will remain conditional with no sigfnt
triggers or conducive thermal layers available. The avg cloud cover
will continue to fairly high and this will help hold max temps arnd
or just below climo while keeping mins abv normal by a few degrees.
&&
.AVIATION /21Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
AMD NOT SKED CONTINUES FOR MISSING KAND ASOS DATA...
At KCLT and Elsewhere: Moistening profiles will produce increasing
chances of several rounds of showers and thunderstorms through the
TAF period, especially across western NC but also near KGSP and
KGMU. The better coverage across western NC, along with a developing
moist SSE upslope, may also contribute to morning MVFR or IFR
clouds, particularly at KAVL and KHKY. Some recovery to VFR is
expected throughout tomorrow, but frequent showers and afternoon
thunderstorms will be accompanied by MVFR to possibly IFR
restrictions at times throughout. Anticipate SW winds early becoming
SE or light overnight and then SE to ENE through the day on Monday.
Outlook: An active/wet period is expected to continue through at
least mid-week as a slow moving low pressure system impacts much of
the East. Numerous coverage of showers and thunderstorms is expected
during this period with associated lower restrictions. While there
will likely be an afternoon/evening peak in the coverage on most
days, higher-than-normal chances will also exist during the
overnight and morning hours.
Confidence Table...
20-02Z 02-08Z 08-14Z 14-18Z
KCLT High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KGSP High 100% High 100% High 87% High 100%
KAVL High 100% High 91% Med 70% High 95%
KHKY High 100% High 100% Med 60% High 100%
KGMU High 100% High 100% High 89% High 100%
KAND High 100% High 100% Med 61% 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...SBK
NEAR TERM...HG/Wimberley
SHORT TERM...JPT
LONG TERM...SBK
AVIATION...HGHazardous weather outlook, Jul 22, 4:24 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 424 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065- 068>072-082-501>510-SCZ001>014-019-232030- 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- 424 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop across the region through the evening and into the overnight. The main threats will be cloud-to-ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall. However, isolated severe storms will be possible, capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. ..Monday...Heavy rain possible. A persistent moist southeasterly flow will increase the risk for heavy rainfall and flooding across the area beginning late Monday and continuing through Wednesday. ..Tuesday...Heavy rain and flooding possible. ..Wednesday...Heavy rain and flooding possible. ..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. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. JPT
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Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 10:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Buncombe | 30 min |
| Jul 22, 1:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Union | 24 min |
| Jul 22, 2:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Union | 30 min |
| Jul 22, 12:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Henderson | 38 min |
| Jul 22, 1:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Polk | 42 min |
| Jul 22, 1:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Henderson | 51 min |
| Jul 22, 2:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Henderson, McDowell | 40 min |
| Jul 22, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Rutherford | 32 min |
| Jul 22, 3:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Burke | 46 min |
| Jul 22, 3:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Burke | 28 min |
| Jul 22, 3:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland | 37 min |
| Jul 22, 3:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Avery | 31 min |
| Jul 22, 4:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland | 36 min |
| Jul 22, 4:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Avery | 38 min |
| Jul 22, 4:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie | 32 min |
| Jul 22, 5:03 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Davie, Iredell | 117 min |
| Jul 22, 5:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Alexander | 27 min |
| Jul 22, 5:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie | 25 min |
| Jul 22, 5:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Alexander | 14 min |
| Jul 22, 6:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Iredell | 113 min |
| Jul 22, 6:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Mecklenburg | 28 min |
| Jul 22, 7:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cabarrus | 30 min |
| Jul 22, 7:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Union | 29 min |
| Jul 22, 7:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie | 25 min |
| Jul 22, 7:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cabarrus, Rowan | 49 min |
| Jul 22, 7:37 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Cabarrus, Rowan | 113 min |
| Jul 22, 7:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Union | 33 min |
| Jul 22, 7:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Rowan | 20 min |
| Jul 21, 8:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cherokee, Chester, Spartanburg, Union, York | 38 min |
| Jul 21, 8:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Anderson, Oconee, Pickens | 48 min |
| Jul 21, 9:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Anderson, Greenville | 40 min |
| Jul 21, 9:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Oconee | 37 min |
| Jul 21, 9:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Anderson, Oconee, Pickens | 38 min |
| Jul 21, 9:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Abbeville | 31 min |
| Jul 21, 9:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville, Laurens | 48 min |
| Jul 21, 10:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood, Laurens | 64 min |
| Jul 21, 10:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Laurens | 57 min |
| Jul 21, 11:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Abbeville | 52 min |
| Jul 22, 2:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Greenville | 39 min |
| Jul 22, 3:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Spartanburg | 24 min |
| Jul 22, 3:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Greenville | 36 min |
| Jul 22, 4:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cherokee | 28 min |
| Jul 22, 5:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | York | 33 min |
| Jul 22, 5:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Union | 30 min |
| Jul 22, 5:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Union, York | 45 min |
| Jul 22, 6:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Union | 33 min |
| Jul 22, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Pickens | 32 min |
| Jul 21, 10:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Franklin, Hart | 42 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.