Flash Flood Warning 9, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

969 
WGUS52 KGSP 192107
FFWGSP
SCC045-077-200330-
/O.EXT.KGSP.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190420T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
507 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has extended
the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Greenville County in Upstate South Carolina...
  Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina...

* Until 1130 PM EDT Friday.

* At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicates that the heaviest rainfall 
  has moved through Pickens County.  Storm-total rainfall of 5-7 
  inches been observed by automated gauges and Doppler radar, 
  primarily across northwestern Pickens County from Six Mile to Nine 
  Times to Sunset to Rocky Bottom.  South and east of this axis, 
  towards Pickens and Liberty, rainfall amounts are lower, generally 
  1-3 inches.  

* An additional band of showers and thunderstorms is approaching 
  Pickens County and will result in a brief burst of heavy rainfall. 
  However, this line is not expected to exacerbate ongoing flooding. 
  Due to continued excessive runoff and high stream levels causing 
  lowland flooding, the Flash Flood Warning will be extended until 
  the final round of rainfall has left the county and water levels 
  have receded.

* Pickens County Emergency Management has indicated a few roads have 
  flooded and have been closed as a result of flash flooding 
  including Meese Mill Rd and Clyde Chapman Dr along Cove Creek and 
  Sliding Rock Rd.

* Even though the heaviest rain has ended, significant runoff 
  continues as the rainfall works through the soils and into 
  streams. Streams will continue to rise and will stay elevated for 
  several hours!  People are urged to stay away from low-water 
  crossings, low-lying roadways adjacent to streams, and all areas 
  adjacent to streams including parks, greenways, farmland, and 
  residences including apartment buildings and campgrounds. Please 
  obey all barricades!

* Some locations that may experience additional flooding include...
  Easley, Clemson, Pickens, Central, Liberty, Norris, Six Mile,
  Jocassee Gorges, Jones Gap State Park and Lake Jocassee.

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.

Numerous roads and bridges have been threatened by 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.

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 3465 8283 3470 8286 3473 8286 3474 8290
      3479 8288 3482 8290 3494 8290 3499 8294
      3501 8291 3504 8292 3508 8280 3507 8278
      3507 8275 3510 8269 3513 8268 3512 8266
      3515 8257 3482 8247 3468 8278 3461 8286

$$

JMP

826 
WGUS72 KGSP 200010
FFSGSP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
810 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

SCC045-077-200330-
/O.CON.KGSP.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190420T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenville SC-Pickens SC-
810 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GREENVILLE AND PICKENS COUNTIES...

At 804 PM EDT, Streamgauges in the warned area continued to indicate 
rising and/or elevated stream and river levels.  Locally out of bank 
conditions will be seen across the South Saluda River through late 
evening as excessive runoff continues.  Elsewhere, flooding of low-
spots along the Twelve-Mile Creek basin and select tributaries of 
Lakes Jocassee and Keowee remain likely. 

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 3461 8286 3465 8283 3470 8286 3473 8286
      3474 8290 3479 8288 3482 8290 3494 8290
      3499 8294 3508 8280 3507 8278 3507 8275
      3510 8269 3513 8268 3509 8255 3496 8252
      3483 8270 3468 8278

$$

CSH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1051 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will move through the forecast area today
bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. There is a
good chance that some of these storms could become severe as
the front moves through the area. Cooler temperatures and
lingering showers are expected behind the front. Temperatures
will warm again by early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1030 AM: Band of precip with embedded linear convective
segments continues to progress eastward into the CWFA. Previous
thinking w.r.t. severe potential remains essentially the same,
and all of the ingredients for high-shear/low-CAPE impacts still
are present or progged to come together by early afternoon. A
number of minor wind damage reports have already been received
from areas affected by the better organized segments, with minor
flood impacts also having developed in the areas near the southern
facing Blue Ridge Escarpment. A Tornado Watch just was issued to
cover the area that has not already seen the stabilizing impacts
of the rain, and is valid until 5 PM EDT. Have updated timing of
PoPs and thunder mention across the CWFA, and temp/dewpt trends
were closely tied to the HRRR output, which is our best choice in
such a rapidly changing environment.

Overall, a closed upper low in the Mid-South will slow down somewhat
while the surrounding trough begins to acquire a negative tilt. This
will likely do two things. One, it will provide a significant
couplet of strong synoptic ascending and descending air associated
with a 120 kt jet streak overhead. Two, the slowing should allow
for diurnal instability over the eastern half of the area, that is,
the area where activity has not yet really fired, to be able to tap
into strong shear (0-1 km BS of 40+ kts) just above the surface
(two key ingredients for severe weather). The leading line of
convection (QLCS) looks to have the greatest widespread severe
threat prior to 4 pm, with severe winds (in excess of 58 mph)
the primary threat due to the potential for a strong rear inflow
jet associated with the QLCS with a secondary threat for both
tornadoes and severe hail. SPC Moderate Risk remains in effect
for the I-77 corridor including Charlotte meaning that scattered
severe thunderstorms are likely. The severe risk gradually decreases
heading west across the FA, but the latest Day 1 outlook is more
or less identical to the previous issuance within the CWFA. The
mode of convection is more up for debate after the initial line as
model guidance does show a secondary frontal feature following the
main one, but the question remains as to how much instability will
be left and how any convection may organize along or out ahead of
it. There remains enough model support to expect some disorganized
convection moving generally SW to NE as llvl flow veers to the SW
with the upper low nearing the FA later this afternoon. Can't rule
out a few supercell thunderstorms developing ahead or along the
main line of convection (if there are breaks) or mini supercells
behind the system, with instability being limiting factor at
that time.  The slow moving nature of convection with the main
line of convection in particular will cause at least isolated
hydro issues to small streams and roadways (WPC slight risk for
excessive rainfall across the region). The strong southerly winds
along and ahead of this system will support gusty winds across
the high elevations, especially SW mountains where a wind advisory
has been posted and continues through noon.

Most areas will see rain and thunderstorms come to an end by this
evening as the main forcing exits NE of the region. However, the
cold core upper low will support snow levels falling to around 4K
feet and potential for accumulating snows at this level with several
inches possible above 5K feet, especially where the best upslope
flow (from the SW) overlaps with good synoptic lift and moisture
across the SW mtns. As of now the main winter weather impacts
appear to be above 5K feet so any winter products will be shelved
for now, but considered on future shifts. Temps for most areas
will only fall into the 40s and 50s (30s higher mtn elevations)
due to continued breezy conditions, so frost should not be an issue.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 235 AM EDT Friday: the short-term fcst picks up at 12z on
Saturday with an impressive upper low centered just to our north
as steep upper ridging spreads over the Western CONUS. Because
this system is essentially cut-off from the northern-stream upper
flow, it will push eastward very slowly and is not expected to
move off the Atlantic Coast until the very end of the period on
Monday. At the sfc, a substantial low pressure system will be
centered to our NNW and over the Ohio River Valley as the cold
front associated with it moves offshore. Over the next 24hrs or
so, the low will remain nearly stationary as a substantial plum
of deep-lyr moisture spreads over much of the CWFA from the west.
The latest model guidance continues to open up the low by Sunday
morning as the system gradually lifts NE of the fcst area and
drier air moves back over the area. For the rest of the period,
drier high pressure centered over the Northern Gulf of Mexico
will persist over the Southeast. As for the sensible fcst, we
will likely have some lingering precip on Sat with the remainder
of the period being dry. With the impressive cold-air advection
expected across the region and unusually low thickness values,
some snow flurries are expected over the higher elevations early
Sat and early Sun. Some accumulating snow is possible above 3500
ft, with a better chance above 5000ft. At this time, I do not
anticipate any winter hazard products will be needed, but if
expected snow amounts trend upwards then hazards cannot be ruled
out. The resulting windy conditions should help inhibit any frost
formation across the active zones (which is everywhere except the
Northern NC Mountains). Temps should warm back into the upper 60s
to low 70s across the lower elevations on Sunday, with more warming
as we move into the extended period.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 245 PM EDT Thursday: Upper low over the Mid-Atlantic will
continue to lift north, with high pressure building in and
increasing thicknesses. Temperatures will increase through the
extended, 5 to maybe even 10 degrees above seasonal. A shortwave
spinning around the upper low may bring some showery activity or
even possible thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, GFS a little stronger
with this idea than ECMWF. Next system gearing up over the Rockies
will push off into the Plains sometime midweek, but there are some
very significant timing differences between the global models, so
frankly opted to keep a fairly generic blend through the end of the
period and into the new day 7. As a note to readers, depending on
how near-term activity shapes up tonight, the extended forecast may
not be updated until Friday afternoon.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Rapidly deteriorating conds expected between
12Z and 18Z associated with a dynamic storm system to move through
the region. Model guidance shows that the strong line of showers and
thunderstorms (QLCS) approaching across the deep south will hold
together and even intensify east of I-26 and especially near the I-
77 corridor, including KCLT. Brief SW/W gusts in excess of 40 kts
is possible with the QLCS. Light to occasionally moderate LLWS is
possible, especially between 15Z and 20Z. LLWS issues may linger at
KAVL behind this time as winds veer to the SW. A secondary impulse
of showers and embedded thunderstorms associated with the leading
edge of the upper low are possible just about anywhere between 18Z
and 00Z.

Outlook: Improving conditions are expected early Saturday. Spotty
restrictions cannot be ruled out over the mtns as an upper low
passes by on Saturday.

Confidence Table...

            15-21Z        21-03Z        03-09Z        09-12Z
KCLT       High  85%     High  87%     High  91%     High  87%
KGSP       Med   71%     High  89%     Med   77%     High  80%
KAVL       Med   75%     High  89%     Med   64%     High  90%
KHKY       High  91%     High  87%     Med   75%     High  84%
KGMU       Med   73%     High  91%     Med   77%     High  82%
KAND       Med   79%     Med   77%     High  87%     High  82%

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...Wind Advisory until noon EDT today for NCZ033-048>052-058-059-
     062>064.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JPT
NEAR TERM...Munroe/Wimberley
SHORT TERM...JPT
LONG TERM...TDP
AVIATION...Munroe

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

GAZ028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-501>510-SCZ002-003-005>014-
019-201500-
Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-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-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...TORNADO WATCH 88 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, 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.

   Tornado Watch.

Additionally, periods of heavy rain will occur through this
afternoon. Isolated flash flooding may occur, especially in poorly
drained areas, areas of hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NCZ048>053-058-059-062>064-201500-
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

Periods of heavy rain also will occur through early afternoon.
Isolated flooding may occur, especially on small creeks and streams,
areas of hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any reports of flash flooding to
our office.

GAZ010-017-018-026-NCZ065-SCZ001-004-201500-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Henderson-Oconee Mountains-
Greater Oconee-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Periods of heavy rain will occur through early afternoon. Isolated
flooding may occur, especially on small creeks and streams, areas of
hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any reports of flooding to our
office.

NCZ033-201500-
Avery-
1056 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...TORNADO WATCH 88 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

   Tornado Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

Periods of heavy rain also will occur through early afternoon.
Isolated flooding may occur, especially on small creeks and streams,
areas of hilly terrain, or in urban environments.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

Wimberley

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1104 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019

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

1025 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WNW SENECA            34.69N 82.98W
04/19/2019                   OCONEE             SC   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON
            HIGHWAY 123.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1104 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

NCZ505>508-510-191530-
Greater Rutherford NC-McDowell Mountains NC-Rutherford Mountains NC-
Eastern McDowell NC-Eastern Polk NC-
1104 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...A CLUSTER OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MCDOWELL...
NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD AND CENTRAL POLK COUNTIES UNTIL 1130 AM
EDT...

At 1104 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the leading edge of a cluster
of thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles southwest of
Marion to 4 miles northeast of Columbus, and moving north at 45 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Marion, Shingle Hollow, Green Hill, Mill Spring, Sugar Hill, Thermal
City, Pleasant Gardens, Glenwood, Fero and Union Mills.

Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour 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.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for western North
Carolina.

LAT...LON 3554 8192 3520 8218 3552 8218 3573 8206
TIME...MOT...LOC 1504Z 200DEG 38KT 3551 8216 3530 8217

TDP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1125 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

NCZ049-053-505-507-191600-
Buncombe NC-McDowell Mountains NC-Yancey NC-Rutherford Mountains NC-
1125 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...A CLUSTER OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MCDOWELL...
EASTERN BUNCOMBE AND SOUTHEASTERN YANCEY COUNTIES UNTIL NOON EDT...

At 1124 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the leading edge of a cluster
of thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles south of
Burnsville to 16 miles northeast of Hendersonville, and moving north
at 55 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Burnsville, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, Mount Mitchell State
Park, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, Black Mountain, Bat
Cave, Montreat, Busick and Micaville.

Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour 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.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for western North
Carolina.

LAT...LON 3593 8217 3582 8214 3582 8212 3579 8207
      3540 8227 3547 8227 3549 8230 3575 8235
      3595 8227 3595 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 1524Z 199DEG 50KT 3574 8232 3551 8227

TDP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1126 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

SCZ002-003-191600-
Pickens Mountains SC-Greenville Mountains SC-
1126 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN GREENVILLE AND
NORTHEASTERN PICKENS COUNTIES UNTIL NOON EDT...

At 1126 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Pickens, or 5 miles southwest of Slater-Marietta,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Slater-Marietta, Tigerville, Pleasant Ridge State Park, Caesars Head
State Park, Jones Gap State Park, Pumpkintown, North Saluda
Reservoir, Glassy Mountain and Cleveland.

Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour 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.

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.

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for Upstate South
Carolina.

LAT...LON 3495 8271 3514 8261 3515 8257 3516 8255
      3516 8254 3517 8250 3516 8250 3517 8249
      3518 8246 3517 8246 3516 8245 3519 8243
      3511 8227 3502 8236 3497 8256 3492 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1526Z 205DEG 23KT 3499 8257

TDP

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
1129 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2019

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

0559 AM     TSTM WND DMG     10 SW CLARKESVILLE      34.51N 83.66W
04/19/2019                   HABERSHAM          GA   PUBLIC

            TREES, POWER LINES AND POWER POLES DOWNED IN A PATH.
            POSSIBLE TORNADO.

&&

SWILKINS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1138 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

GAZ017-018-026-SCZ001-004-191600-
Franklin GA-Stephens GA-Habersham GA-Greater Oconee SC-
Oconee Mountains SC-
1138 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...A CLUSTER OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT FRANKLIN...STEPHENS...
HABERSHAM AND SOUTHWESTERN OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL NOON EDT...

At 1137 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the leading edge of a cluster
of thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of
Clarkesville to 8 miles northwest of Carnesville to 6 miles west of
Danielsville, and moving north at 60 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Toccoa, Clarkesville, Carnesville, Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Mount
Airy, Alto, Martin and Avalon.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour 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.

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 storms 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 3423 8335 3426 8334 3429 8336 3446 8340
      3449 8354 3444 8361 3448 8365 3450 8366
      3455 8362 3465 8366 3483 8361 3475 8355
      3473 8351 3472 8335 3476 8332 3479 8332
      3456 8306 3424 8323 3426 8330
TIME...MOT...LOC 1537Z 200DEG 53KT 3451 8364 3441 8337 3416 8333

TDP