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Special Weather Statement, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this special weather statement at Aug 3, 2020, 1:07 AM EDT for Iredell County, North Carolina. It was in force for 38 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
- Aug 3, 2020, 1:07 AM EDT (05:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 3, 2020, 1:45 AM EDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
County Iredell County, NC
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 79 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
- 971 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -35 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1470 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 130 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 4.9
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Aug 2, 9:58 PM EDT, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 2, 9:58 PM EDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 800 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-048-051>053-056>059-062>065- 068>072-082-507>510-SCZ001>014-019-040000- Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell- Davie-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC- 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-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood- 800 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms will continue into the evening. A couple storms may produce gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and cloud- to-ground lightning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage during the day Monday, continuing to produce locally heavy rainfall. Isolated flash flooding may occur late Monday. As Tropical Storm Isaias makes its nearest pass to our region Monday night into early Tuesday, breezy and occasionally gusty winds may develop. A few trees could fall in areas where soils are saturated by the heavy rainfall. Isaias could bring additional precipitation Monday night. Flooding may become an increasing concern in areas that receive multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. NCZ033-049-050-501>506-040000- Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- 800 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North 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. Isolated thunderstorms will continue into the evening. A couple storms may produce gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and cloud- to-ground lightning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 12:01 AM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1239 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
NCZ508-510-SCZ007-008-030515-
Greater Rutherford NC-Eastern Polk NC-Cherokee SC-Spartanburg SC-
1239 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL RUTHERFORD...
SOUTHEASTERN POLK...NORTHWESTERN SPARTANBURG AND NORTHWESTERN
CHEROKEE COUNTIES UNTIL 115 AM EDT...
At 1239 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Spartanburg, or near Lake Bowen, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Rutherfordton, Boiling Springs SC, Inman, Chesnee, Campobello,
Cowpens National Battlefield, Lake Bowen, USC Upstate, Mayo and
Harris.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3522 8176 3518 8177 3518 8175 3496 8201
3508 8218 3536 8197
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 218DEG 19KT 3508 8205
HGSpecial weather statement, Aug 3, 12:52 AM EDT, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1252 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
NCZ036-037-057-030530-
Rowan NC-Davie NC-Iredell NC-
1252 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT DAVIE...
NORTHEASTERN IREDELL AND NORTHWESTERN ROWAN COUNTIES UNTIL 130 AM
EDT...
At 1251 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning 7 miles west of Mocksville, moving northeast at 15
mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Mocksville, Bermuda Run, Cooleemee, Harmony, Fork Church, Advance,
Sheffield, Farmington, Cool Springs and Turnersburg.
In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size
hail 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.
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 3589 8037 3589 8041 3588 8042 3587 8040
3584 8047 3584 8048 3583 8048 3576 8063
3585 8082 3605 8076 3604 8049 3606 8046
3603 8044 3601 8042 3599 8042 3596 8038
TIME...MOT...LOC 0451Z 212DEG 12KT 3587 8068
HGSpecial weather statement, Aug 3, 1:07 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 107 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 NCZ036-037-030545- Davie NC-Iredell NC- 107 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DAVIE AND NORTHEASTERN IREDELL COUNTIES UNTIL 145 AM EDT... At 107 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with intense lightning 8 miles north of Statesville, or 5 miles southwest of Harmony, moving north at 15 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Harmony, Sheffield, Union Grove, Turnersburg, Olin and Cool Springs. In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in these areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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 3605 8059 3579 8077 3586 8097 3606 8092 TIME...MOT...LOC 0507Z 201DEG 14KT 3590 8084 HG
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 11:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Rutherford | 35 min |
| Aug 2, 11:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Iredell | 32 min |
| Aug 2, 11:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Rutherford | 35 min |
| Aug 2, 11:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie, Iredell | 34 min |
| Aug 3, 12:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland | 29 min |
| Aug 3, 12:02 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Iredell | 28 min |
| Aug 3, 12:21 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Burke, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rutherford | 54 min |
| Aug 3, 12:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie, Iredell | 37 min |
| Aug 3, 12:36 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln | 39 min |
| Aug 3, 12:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Polk | 36 min |
| Aug 3, 12:52 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie | 38 min |
| Aug 3, 1:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Caldwell | 32 min |
| Aug 3, 1:37 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie | 38 min |
| Aug 3, 2:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Davie | 32 min |
| Aug 3, 2:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Rutherford | 30 min |
| Aug 3, 2:42 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Davie, Iredell, Rowan | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 2:57 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Polk, Rutherford | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 2:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | McDowell | 31 min |
| Aug 3, 4:28 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rutherford | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 6:10 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Macon | 35 min |
| Aug 3, 6:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Swain | 52 min |
| Aug 3, 6:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Graham | 40 min |
| Aug 3, 7:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Madison | 34 min |
| Aug 3, 7:56 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Madison | 34 min |
| Aug 3, 8:21 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Madison | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 8:26 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell | 7 hr |
| Aug 3, 8:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Burke | 46 min |
| Aug 3, 8:47 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Madison | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 9:11 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | GSP | Burke, McDowell, Rutherford | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 9:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Jackson, Swain | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 9:37 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Caldwell | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 11:56 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Henderson | 34 min |
| Aug 3, 2:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln | 56 min |
| Aug 3, 2:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Cleveland | 46 min |
| Aug 2, 8:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Abbeville | 14 min |
| Aug 2, 10:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Greenville, Spartanburg | 48 min |
| Aug 3, 1:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Greenville | 54 min |
| Aug 3, 4:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Oconee | 22 min |
| Aug 3, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Oconee | 28 min |
| Aug 3, 5:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Anderson | 41 min |
| Aug 3, 5:32 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Anderson, Pickens | 4 hr |
| Aug 3, 7:54 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Greenwood | 4 hr |
| Aug 3, 2:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Rabun | 37 min |
| Aug 3, 3:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Habersham | 29 min |
| Aug 3, 3:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Franklin | 31 min |
| Aug 3, 4:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Franklin | 26 min |
| Aug 3, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Hart | 27 min |
| Aug 3, 6:21 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GSP | Elbert | 3 hr |
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