Tornado Warning 24, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

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WWUS52 KGSP 232251
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
651 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

SCC023-232301-
/O.EXP.KGSP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220523T2300Z/
Chester SC-
651 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN CHESTER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 700
PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits, and has exited the warned area to the east. Therefore, the 
warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy 
rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3467 8089 3464 8090 3462 8089 3460 8089
      3458 8088 3455 8087 3454 8088 3455 8097
      3455 8108 3460 8112 3482 8090 3479 8088
      3475 8088 3470 8086
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 232DEG 34KT 3467 8085 

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HG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
250 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
A stationary front and low pressures bringing much needed rain will
remain roughly west to east across our region through Tuesday then
lift north as a warm front Tuesday night and Wednesday.  Cool high
pressure over New England will give our area below normal high
temperatures on Tuesday.  A cold front is expected to cross our
region from the west on Thursday night bringing an end to the rain.
Dry high pressure prevails for the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 215 PM EDT Monday: Shortwave moving across the Appalachians
with attendant surface low is pushing a band of convection across
the Charlotte Metro area. CAMs want to develop additional convection
over the next couple of hours, but the trend with recent runs with
this second round of convection has been downward. Thermodynamic
environment is very stable out there but CAMs want to show some
recovery in the next couple of hours, so cannot rule out that we
won't see any more significant convection, but will have to monitor
trends closely.

We remain in a Slight Risk of excessive rain, expecting another inch
or so of rain especially along the norther tier in Day 1 of the
forecast. Of course, that doesn't include what we expect to get this
afternoon and evening, which could be 1-1.5", on top of what we've
received so far today. Mostly we can count this as very beneficial
rain, but certainly can't rule out some isolated event if we
experience training in an urban or flashy area.

As the shortwave pushes through the area and the surface low moves
east, the associated front will remain stalled across the area
tonight as a mid-level ridge builds off the Florida Peninsula.
Meanwhile, a hybrid damming event develops during the day on Tuesday
with surface high pressure nosing down the eastern slopes of the
Appalachians. High temperatures on Tuesday especially in the NC
Piedmont and even into portions of the Upstate will be a good 10
degrees or so cooler than normal, even cooler than that in the NW NC
Piedmont.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 225 pm Monday: In situ cold air damming is expected to persist
into the early part of the short term, as parent surface high oozes
off the New England coast. The result will be the continuation of a
stable air mass across the area Tue night through much of Wed, with
relatively weak isentropic lift expected to be the only impetus for
precip development across the area. However, some instability could
creep into the southern areas and across the mtns Wed afternoon as
the cool pool begins to erode around the edges (and from the
top-down). As such, chance PoPs for a combination of mostly light
showers within the damming region, and for diurnal convective
development around the periphery of the cool pool will be carried
throughout Wed into Wed night.

Mechanical lift will increase across the western part of the area
throughout Wed night, as flow above the surface accelerates in
response to cyclone lifting northeast across the central Conus. PoPs
therefore increase to likely along the southern Blue Ridge
escarpment and vicinity by daybreak Thu.

The forecast picture regarding the approach of the frontal zone
toward our area in association with the aforementioned cyclone late
in the short term is quite muddy at this point, as significant
timing differences linger regarding this feature, mainly due to
differences regarding the nature of the upper air pattern (namely
the intensity and location of the associated upper low).
Nevertheless, the consensus solution is to slow timing of the front
and associated numerous/widespread convective coverage to late day
Thu into Thu night, and timing of the highest PoPs has been shifted
to Thu evening. Improving shear values along with moderate levels of
instability should support some degree of severe storm threat during
that time frame, while a threat of locally excessive rainfall will
continue.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 240 pm Monday: Lingering precip associated with frontal
boundary should diminish Friday morning with only token chance PoPs
warranted...diminishing through the day. With drier air overtaking
the area in the wake of the front, much of the remainder of the
extended will see quiet and seasonably warm conditions. Very
warm/above normal conditions along with the potential for
isolated/widely scattered diurnal convection is expected to return
for Monday.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
At KCLT and Elsewhere: Variety of MVFR and VFR conditions out there
this afternoon as band of SHRA and embedded TSRA moves through the
area. Perhaps some brief improvement off and on this afternoon and
early evening, but expect widespread IFR to LIFR conditions
overnight. CAMs want to redevelop convection across the Upstate and
push it east around 00z, but confidence not high on this. Winds
generally SE to start the period, but should swing around the
compass and end up NW by tomorrow morning in the KCLT area,
remaining SW in the Upstate, and NE by midday tomorrow across the
mountains. Rain chances will diminish by tomorrow and restrictions
will gradually improve, but will be slow to do so, with guidance
likely improving too quickly.

Outlook: The stalled frontal boundary and persistent moisture will
keep precipitation and restrictions in the picture through the
middle of the week. Another cold front will arrive from the west
late week. Nocturnal fog/stratus will be possible as well,
especially where rain has recently fallen.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...None.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DEO
NEAR TERM...TDP
SHORT TERM...JDL
LONG TERM...JDL
AVIATION...TDP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
433 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

GAZ010-NCZ033-035-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>506-242045-
Rabun-Avery-Alexander-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-
Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
433 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A weak low pressure system will bring widespread showers and
thunderstorms to the mountains and foothills today and tonight. The
main threat across the higher terrain will be heavy rain that could
result in localized flash flooding, especially in the few areas that
have had heavy rain in the past few days. Cloud-to-ground lightning
and a few strong wind gusts are also possible.

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

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

NCZ507-509-242045-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
433 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...TORNADO WATCH 264 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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.

   Tornado Watch.

A weak low pressure system will bring widespread showers and
thunderstorms to the mountains and foothills today and tonight. The
main threat across the higher terrain will be heavy rain that could
result in localized flash flooding, especially in the few areas that
have had heavy rain in the past few days. Cloud-to-ground lightning
and a few strong wind gusts are also possible.

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

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

NCZ068-508-510-SCZ008-010>013-019-102-103-105>109-242045-
Cleveland-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-Anderson-
Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Greenwood-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
433 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...TORNADO WATCH 264 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

   Tornado Watch.

A weak low pressure system will bring widespread showers and
thunderstorms to the region today and tonight, raising the
possibility of flash flooding and severe thunderstorms. Urban areas
will have a higher chance of flash flooding because of the recent dry
spell. Any thunderstorms will bring heavy downpours of rain and
cloud-to-ground lightning. The storms should taper off by late
evening.

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

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ036-037-056-057-069>072-082-SCZ009-014-101-
104-242045-
Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-York-Chester-
Oconee Mountains-Greater Oconee-
433 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A weak low pressure system will bring widespread showers and
thunderstorms to the region today and tonight, raising the
possibility of flash flooding and severe thunderstorms. Urban areas
will have a higher chance of flash flooding because of the recent dry
spell. Any thunderstorms will bring heavy downpours of rain and
cloud-to-ground lightning. The storms should taper off by late
evening.

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

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
350 PM EDT MON MAY 23 2022

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

0137 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 ESE NEWELL            35.27N 80.69W
05/23/2022                   MECKLENBURG        NC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ON
            HOOD RD.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
417 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

GAZ028-SCZ010-011-105-232045-
Hart GA-Abbeville SC-Anderson SC-Greater Pickens SC-
417 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Hart,
Anderson, central Pickens and northwestern Abbeville Counties through
445 PM EDT...

At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles north of Hartwell to 13 miles
northeast of Elberton. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Anderson, Easley, Clemson, Pickens, Homeland Park, Powdersville,
Belton, Central, Williamston and Northlake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Conditions are favorable for development of a very brief, weak
tornado. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted
or a Tornado Warning is issued.

&&

LAT...LON 3427 8275 3429 8277 3428 8281 3452 8293
      3461 8286 3462 8287 3464 8283 3466 8284
      3504 8260 3475 8246 3466 8247 3456 8242
      3451 8234 3447 8232 3419 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 213DEG 27KT 3449 8287 3428 8276

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

HG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
454 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

SCZ019-232130-
Greenwood SC-
454 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Greenwood County through 530 PM EDT...

At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles southeast of Greenwood, or 11 miles south of Ninety Six
Historic Site, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Greenwood State Park, Lake Greenwood, Kirksey, Dyson, Epworth and
Callison.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for Upstate South
Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3398 8205 3399 8214 3420 8194 3420 8193
      3418 8192 3418 8191 3416 8191 3415 8190
      3413 8187 3410 8190 3409 8192 3404 8194
      3400 8199 3397 8201 3395 8205
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 222DEG 30KT 3397 8202

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

HG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
609 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

SCZ014-232245-
Chester SC-
609 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Chester
County through 645 PM EDT...

At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Chester, or 7 miles west of Blackstock, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Chester, Richburg, Lowrys, Chester State Park, Cornwell and
Blackstock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 8112 3457 8141 3482 8126 3482 8108
      3474 8091
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 217DEG 29KT 3456 8128

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

HG

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
612 PM EDT MON MAY 23 2022

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

0152 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 ENE HARRISBURG        35.33N 80.61W
05/23/2022                   CABARRUS           NC   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN AND A
            TRUCK TIPPED OVER BY POSSIBLE TORNADO ON MULBERRY RD

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
631 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

SCZ014-232300-
Chester SC-
631 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Chester
County through 700 PM EDT...

At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Winnsboro, or 6 miles east of Blackstock, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Great Falls, Fort Lawn, Richburg, Fishing Creek Reservoir and
Blackstock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3467 8089 3464 8090 3462 8089 3460 8089
      3458 8088 3455 8087 3454 8088 3455 8097
      3456 8116 3457 8117 3482 8094 3482 8090
      3479 8088 3475 8088 3470 8086
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 231DEG 27KT 3455 8103

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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