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Flash Flood Warning 18, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

June 8, 20195 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this flash flood warning at Jun 8, 2019, 6:59 PM EDT for 5 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 3 hr. 13 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
Jun 8, 2019, 6:59 PM EDT (22:59 UTC)
Expired
Jun 8, 2019, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Avery County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Catawba County, NC, McDowell County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:01 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
Jun 8, 7:07 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD6 Ne Morganton, NCANTIOCH RD COVERED WITH A COUPLE OF FEET OF WATER.
Jun 8, 7:07 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD6 Nne Morganton, NCHIGHWAY 18-64 COVERED WITH WATER AND CLOSED.
Jun 8, 7:23 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD2 Se Lenoir, NCROAD COVERED BY WATER AND CARS STUCK IN DRIVEWAYS.
Jun 8, 7:27 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 Wnw Morganton, NCHIGHWAY 126 NEAR CANOE CREEK HAS WATER CROSSING THE ROAD.
Jun 8, 8:02 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD4 S Lenoir, NCPICKUP TRUCK LOST IN FLOOD WATERS IN TOWN HALL PARKING LOT. APPEARS SINKHOLE FORMED IN THE PARKING LOT. DRIVER SAFE.
Jun 8, 8:05 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 W Connelly Springs, NCCOLLEGE PINES NURSING HOME BEING EVACUATED DUE TO FLOODING.
Jun 8, 8:13 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 W Hickory, NCFLOODING OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING. MULTIPLE PERSONS TRAPPED WAITING FOR RESCUE.
Jun 8, 8:15 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD4 Ssw Hickory, NCWALLACE DAIRY RD AT ZION CHURCH RD FLOODED.
Jun 8, 8:15 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD4 Ssw Longview, NCBRIDGE ON MOUNTAIN GROVE RD COMPLETELY UNDER WATER.
Jun 8, 8:23 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD6 Sw Hickory, NCHENRY FORK CREEK FLOWING OVER OLD SHELBY RD.
Jun 8, 8:31 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD4 Sse Lenoir, NCCREEK FLOWING OVER LEGION RD NEAR FRIENDLY PARK RD.
Jun 8, 8:33 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 Wsw Connelly Springs, NCHOUSES ALONG SMITH BRANCH NEAR WOODLAWN DR BEGINNING TO FLOOD.
Jun 8, 8:44 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD6 Nne Vale, NCFRED T FOARD HIGH SCHOOL IS FLOODING ALONG WITH THE NEARBY ROAD.

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 13 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 8 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, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 170 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 2019-06-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 343 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 2019-06-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 67 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
343 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
632 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
67 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

168 
WGUS52 KGSP 082259
FFWGSP
NCC011-023-027-035-111-090200-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FF.W.0018.190608T2259Z-190609T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
659 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern McDowell County in western North Carolina...
  Southwestern Catawba County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...
  Caldwell County in western North Carolina...
  Southeastern Avery County in western North Carolina...
  Burke County in western North Carolina...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area.  Up to two inches of rain have 
  fallen since 5 pm across parts of Burke County to the east of 
  Morganton and this rain will continue to develop and spread north 
  into Caldwell and eastern Avery counties. Flash flooding is likely 
  occurring or will begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Lenoir, Morganton, Longview, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Valdese,
  Gamewell, Hudson, Icard and Cajah's Mountain.

Additional rainfall amounts of two or three inches are possible in 
the warned area.

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.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, highways, and underpasses. Addditionally, country
roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams, and other
low-lying areas are subject to flooding.

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 3611 8154 3577 8137 3556 8129 3557 8167
      3583 8201 3588 8201 3587 8200 3590 8198
      3593 8202 3597 8202 3611 8180

$$

MOORE
2 follow-up statements
514 
WGUS72 KGSP 090011
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
811 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

NCC011-023-027-035-111-090200-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190609T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
McDowell NC-Catawba NC-Caldwell NC-Avery NC-Burke NC-
811 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MCDOWELL...SOUTHWESTERN CATAWBA...CALDWELL...
SOUTHEASTERN AVERY AND BURKE COUNTIES...

At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area.  Up to three inches of rain have fallen 
since 6 PM. Numerous reports of flash flooding have been received 
from the eastern part of Burke County, western part of Catawba 
County, and Caldwell County. Additional flash flooding is expected 
to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lenoir, Morganton, Longview, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Valdese,
Gamewell, Hudson, Icard and Cajah's Mountain.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible in the 
warned area, mainly along a corridor that follows US Highway 321.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, highways, and underpasses. Additionally, country
roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams, and other
low-lying areas are subject to flooding.

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 3611 8154 3577 8137 3556 8129 3557 8167
      3583 8201 3588 8201 3587 8200 3590 8198
      3593 8202 3597 8202 3611 8180

$$

MOORE
011 
WGUS72 KGSP 090059
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
859 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

NCC011-023-027-035-111-090200-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190609T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
McDowell NC-Catawba NC-Caldwell NC-Avery NC-Burke NC-
859 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MCDOWELL...SOUTHWESTERN CATAWBA...CALDWELL...
SOUTHEASTERN AVERY AND BURKE COUNTIES...

At 854 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the warned area.  Three to 
four inches of rain have fallen since 6 PM in a swath from southwest 
Catawba County...across Hickory, Icard, and Hildebran...up to 
Lenoir. Flash flooding is widespread and ongoing basically along a 
corridor that runs along US Highway 321 from Lincolnton to Blowing 
Rock.

Numerous reports of flash flooding have been received from western 
Caldwell, eastern Burke, and Catawba counties, including numerous 
roads under water and creeks out of their banks. Flooding will 
likely continue past 10 pm as more rain moves into the region from 
the south.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lenoir, Morganton, Longview, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Valdese,
Gamewell, Hudson, Icard and Cajah's Mountain.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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 3611 8154 3577 8137 3556 8129 3557 8167
      3583 8201 3588 8201 3587 8200 3590 8198
      3593 8202 3597 8202 3611 8180

$$

MOORE

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 Jun 8, 4:44 PM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 8, 4:44 PM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
444 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
A low pressure system west of the region will continue to pump
moisture from the Gulf of Mexico over the southern Appalachians and
surrounding areas today through Monday. A cold front will arrive
from the northwest on Monday night, but likely stall over the region
on Tuesday, with abundant moisture returning through Wednesday.
Another cold front will finally push through the region late in the
week to bring in drier air from the west.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 440 pm: The strongest thunderstorms with the heaviest
rainfall rates continued to be along to just ahead of a band of
convection that was across the I-26 corridor, slowly marching
towards the northeast. Rainfall rates upwards of four to five
inches per hour have been noted over the past couple of hours,
likely causing at least minor flooding and decent stream rises.
Fortunately, the heaviest rainfall rates have been on the move
so far (even if slowly), greatly reducing the threat for
significant flooding. Given the high risk for flooding with the
deep moisture and moderate forcing in place, will be on the
lookout for continued threats for flooding, especially with any
stalled or training storms. The current Flood Watch (see FFAGSP)
over most of the region looks well placed as rounds of heavy
rainfall continue through the near term. There may also be a few
stronger storms over the I-77 corridor through early this
evening with moderate instability and downdraft potential
(DCAPE) in place.

Otherwise, coverage of heavy showers and storms increasing along the
I-40 corridor in the foothills and Piedmont, deteriorated antecedent
conditions developing in response to widespread 2-4 inch amounts
(with locally higher amounts up to 7") that have occurred since
Thursday night has lowered FFG values to only 1-2" in an hour, and
those rates will probably become common from late afternoon into the
evening.

As we progress into the overnight, the situation is expected to only
become more dire, as the low level flow backs and intensifies,
strongly increasing the upslope component into the Blue Ridge during
the evening, lasting through at least Sunday morning. Widespread
rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches are expected along the Blue Ridge
from this afternoon through Sunday, likely resulting in fairly
widespread flash flooding, some of which will be significant.
Landslides may also become an increasing concern in the complex
terrain. Meanwhile, with convection gradually becoming more
concentrated near the Blue Ridge late tonight into tomorrow (before
coverage increases again Sunday afternoon), lesser amounts are
expected across the remainder of the forecast area, but additional
amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts are expected
across the remainder of the Watch area through the day tomorrow.
This could result in significant flash flooding in areas that have
already seen very heavy to excessive rainfall since Friday, and in
urban and other flood prone areas over which cells are able to train.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 250 PM EDT Saturday: Deep southerly flow remains over the area
Sunday night as the upper trough axis remains just to our west. The
very high PW values, weakly unstable air mass, and very deep warm
cloud layers will combine to keep the heavy rain and flood threat in
place. The coverage tapers off late Sunday night as the low level
flow turns more southwesterly as the trough begins to move and a
cold front approaches from the west. The trough and front move into
the area Monday then east Monday night. This will bring widespread
convection back across the area as it lines up with peak heating.
Overall heavy rain threat looks lower as the flow is more
southwesterly and warm cloud processes diminish. However, with
increased convective potential, isolated heavy rain and flooding
could still develop. The next shift will probably need to extend the
flood watch to Sunday night and possibly Monday. However, the
extension into Monday could be held until later.

The guidance agrees that precip should taper off Monday night as
drier high pressure builds in behind the cold front. The NAM and the
GFS keep Tuesday dry which will be much needed by then. However,
the 12Z ECMWF has come in with a stalling cold front. It does dry
out the area north of I-85 but keeps precip along and to the south
of this corridor. For now, it does show the lingering precip to be
light. Have gone with a blend for PoP which brings chance PoP back
along the I-85 corridor during the day.

Warm and muggy Sunday night and Monday with some cooling and drying
dew points behind the front Monday night and Tuesday.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 140 pm EDT Saturday: Starting at 00Z Wednesday with low
pressure over the Florida Panhandle and ready to move toward the
Carolinas Tuesday night into Wednesday. A trough is seen on the
500mb pattern Tuesday evening crossing the Plains States. The low
will spread rain northward over the Carolinas Wednesday morning and
then be picked up by the trough as the trough moves over western
portions of the Ohio Valley late Wednesday.  Instability should be
limited to areas east of the mountains, particularly along and east
of the I-77 corridor on Thursday as the low pulls NE.  Models show
CAPE values 200 to 700 over the NC piedmont on Thursday. Therefore,
some convection is expected on Thursday before the much drier air
wraps in from the SW with the trough and low moving NE and away from
our area by late Thursday.  Expect much drier air on Friday and
Saturday.

Dry high pressure will be in control of our weather Friday and
Saturday.  The next rain system will be approaching from the NW late
in the weekend but that is after the current forecast.

Max Temps are expected to be over 10 degrees below normal Wed, then
5 to 8 degrees below normal Thursday through Saturday. Min Temps
will be about 5 degrees below normal Tues night then 5 to 8 degrees
below into weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Convection will continue to increase in
coverage and intensity throughout the afternoon, and a categorical
mention of TSRA is warranted at all terminals, as early as 18Z at
KAND, and as late as 22-24Z  at KHKY and KAVL. (All sites get a
tempo for at least a couple of hours before that.) Bursts of
torrential rainfall will be accompanied by IFR (or worse) visby, and
this is advertised at all sites except KHKY and KCLT, with those
sites getting MVFR visby only due to lingering timing uncertainty.
At least scattered convection will linger through the overnight
across the terminal forecast area, with more widespread activity
expected to eventually become concentrated near the Blue Ridge
toward daybreak. Otherwise, widespread IFR/LIFR cigs are expected to
begin redeveloping by around midnight and persist through the
morning, with only modest improvement expected during the latter
part of the period.

Outlook: Deep moisture will persist across the region through the
late weekend and into the early part of next week, with widespread
showers and thunderstorms, some with very heavy rainfall, and
associated restrictions. Long periods of MVFR to IFR are likely.
Improvement will be limited on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Confidence Table...

            20-02Z        02-08Z        08-14Z        14-18Z
KCLT       High 100%     Med   73%     Med   72%     High  81%
KGSP       High 100%     High  85%     Med   75%     High  87%
KAVL       High  83%     Med   76%     Med   78%     High  85%
KHKY       High  81%     Med   78%     Med   75%     High  96%
KGMU       High  94%     Med   62%     High  90%     Med   79%
KAND       High  98%     Med   72%     High  85%     High  80%

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...
Updated Flash Flood Guidance values for 6-hour periods are generally
running 1 to 3 inches, with a few locations 4+ within the Flash
Flood Watch area. These rates will be locally attainable given the
rain  efficiency observed so far today well as the potential for
training rain bands in regions with deep (12+ kft) warm cloud
layers. The WPC Moderate risks of Excessive Rainfall for days 1 and
2 look very well placed.

Although antecedent conditions were quite dry leading up to this
event, flooding in urban areas developed very quickly yesterday as
local drainage systems were overwhelmed by the rainfall rates. This
will likely occur again this evening and again on Sunday within the
Watch area, while significant flash flooding of small streams is
possible this evening through Sunday, especially across the North
Carolina foothills and northern Piedmont.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Flash Flood Watch through Sunday evening for GAZ010-017-018-
     026-028-029.
NC...Flash Flood Watch through Sunday evening for NCZ033-035>037-
     049-050-053-056-057-059-062>065-068>072-082-501>510.
SC...Flash Flood Watch through Sunday evening for SCZ001>014-019.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DEO
NEAR TERM...JDL/RMM
SHORT TERM...RWH
LONG TERM...DEO
AVIATION...JDL
HYDROLOGY...JDL
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 8, 4:02 PM EDT, 2 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
402 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-049-050-053-056-057-059-
062>065-068>072-082-501>510-SCZ001>014-019-092015-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-
Iredell-Davie-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-
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-
402 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...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.

In addition, some of the thunderstorms this evening will be strong
with very gusty winds and frequent lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ048-051-052-058-092015-
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-
402 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Several rounds of heavy rain producing showers and thunderstorms
will affect the region tonight. Local 1 to 2 inch per hour rainfall
rates will be possible in the heaviest downpours, and localized
flooding could result.

In addition, some of the thunderstorms this evening will be strong
with very gusty winds and frequent lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The active, wet pattern will continue Sunday through mid-week.
Additional heavy rainfall and flooding will be possible each day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail,
damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 8, 5:13 PM EDT, 1 hour 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
513 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

SCZ008-009-013-014-082200-
York SC-Cherokee SC-Union SC-Chester SC-
513 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN
CHESTER...WESTERN YORK...SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE AND NORTHEASTERN UNION
COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
torrential rainfall 8 miles northwest of Chester, or 6 miles
southeast of Lockhart, moving northwest at 25 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Chester, Lockhart, Sharon, Hickory Grove, Smyrna, Lowrys, Kings
Mountain State Park, Bullock Creek, Cherokee Falls and Saratt.

Pea size hail and torrential rainfall rates up to 3 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3472 8120 3463 8143 3501 8169 3513 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 153DEG 21KT 3476 8135

JPT
Special weather statement, Jun 8, 5:39 PM EDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
539 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

SCZ011-012-019-082230-
Laurens SC-Abbeville SC-Greenwood SC-
539 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN
LAURENS...EASTERN ABBEVILLE AND GREENWOOD COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM
EDT...

At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
torrential rainfall 9 miles south of Greenwood, or 8 miles northeast
of Troy, moving north at 15 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Greenwood, Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, Cross Hill, Cokesbury, Waterloo,
Hodges, Lake Greenwood, Shoals Junction and Ninety Six Historic Site.

Pea size hail and torrential rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour
will be possible over 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3402 8232 3406 8233 3406 8236 3407 8237
      3446 8231 3443 8193 3400 8206 3400 8213
      3399 8222 3402 8225 3399 8228 3399 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 180DEG 15KT 3406 8219

JPT
Special weather statement, Jun 8, 5:58 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
558 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

NCZ071-072-082-082245-
Union NC-Cabarrus NC-Mecklenburg NC-
558 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN
CABARRUS...SOUTHEASTERN MECKLENBURG AND CENTRAL UNION COUNTIES UNTIL
645 PM EDT...

At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
torrential rainfall 5 miles north of Monroe, or near Unionville,
moving northwest at 25 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Uptown Charlotte, Monroe, South Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte, East
Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Weddington and
Stallings.

Pea size hail and torrential rainfall rates up to 3 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3492 8047 3509 8092 3511 8093 3536 8078
      3523 8048 3519 8051 3518 8050 3518 8048
      3517 8047 3516 8044 3517 8042 3516 8041
      3518 8037 3517 8036 3516 8033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 117DEG 20KT 3507 8050

JPT
Special weather statement, Jun 8, 6:01 PM EDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
601 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

NCZ035-036-082230-
Iredell NC-Alexander NC-
601 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ALEXANDER AND NORTHWESTERN
IREDELL COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM EDT...

At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Taylorsville, or near Stony Point, moving northwest at
15 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Taylorsville, Stony Point, Love Valley, Hiddenite, Vashti,
Millersville, Ellendale and Scotts.

Pea size hail and torrential rainfall rates up to 3 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3589 8089 3576 8104 3582 8114 3583 8114
      3583 8116 3593 8134 3603 8122 3604 8119
      3603 8117 3604 8114 3604 8111 3603 8110
      3603 8107 3604 8104
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 133DEG 14KT 3588 8104

JPT
Special weather statement, Jun 8, 6:33 PM EDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
633 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

NCZ036-056-057-069-071-072-082315-
Rowan NC-Iredell NC-Lincoln NC-Cabarrus NC-Mecklenburg NC-Catawba NC-
633 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT
NORTHWESTERN CABARRUS...SOUTHEASTERN CATAWBA...SOUTHERN IREDELL...
NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN...NORTH CENTRAL MECKLENBURG AND SOUTHWESTERN
ROWAN COUNTIES UNTIL 715 PM EDT...

At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning 9 miles north of Huntersville, or near Mooresville,
moving northwest at 20 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Huntersville, Statesville, Kannapolis, Cornelius, Mooresville,
Davidson, Maiden, Landis, Enochville and Westport.

In addition to intense lightning, pea size hail and torrential
rainfall rates up to 3 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.

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 3562 8056 3537 8072 3555 8123 3584 8101
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 115DEG 16KT 3555 8084

JPT
Special weather statement, Jun 8, 6:53 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
653 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

NCZ069>071-082345-
Gaston NC-Lincoln NC-Mecklenburg NC-
653 PM EDT Sat Jun 8 2019

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT CENTRAL
LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN MECKLENBURG AND NORTHEASTERN GASTON COUNTIES
UNTIL 745 PM EDT...

At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
torrential rainfall 5 miles southwest of Huntersville, or 5 miles
north of Northwest Charlotte, moving northwest at 30 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Lincolnton, Huntersville, Northeast Charlotte, Northwest Charlotte,
Mt Holly, Stanley, High Shoals, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Boger City
and Iron Station.

Pea size hail and torrential rainfall rates up to 3 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3537 8073 3519 8092 3551 8137 3555 8124
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 139DEG 28KT 3535 8090

JPT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 7, 8:10 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Catawba110 min
Jun 7, 8:26 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPCleveland2 hr
Jun 7, 8:37 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPCatawba3 hr
Jun 7, 9:15 PM EDTFlash Flood WatchGSPAlexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell and 18 more72 hr
Jun 7, 9:46 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Burke, Caldwell119 min
Jun 7, 10:59 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPAlexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln3 hr
Jun 7, 11:37 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Caldwell3 hr
Jun 8, 1:18 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPIredell117 min
Jun 8, 3:49 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPIredell116 min
Jun 8, 5:05 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPIredell63 min
Jun 8, 3:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPHenderson, Polk50 min
Jun 8, 4:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPMcDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Yancey44 min
Jun 8, 5:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPMecklenburg, Union47 min
Jun 8, 6:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAlexander29 min
Jun 8, 6:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPIredell42 min
Jun 8, 6:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPLincoln52 min
Jun 8, 7:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCaldwell, Catawba49 min
Jun 8, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGaston46 min
Jun 8, 7:57 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPAlexander, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln2 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.