Tornado Warning 26, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

352 
WWUS52 KGSP 232339
SVSGSP

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

NCC179-240000-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220524T0000Z/
Union NC-
739 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY...
    
At 738 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southeast of Monroe, or near Sturdivants, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Sturdivants around 740 PM EDT.
  Marshville around 750 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.

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LAT...LON 3481 8036 3494 8050 3518 8028 3483 8032
      3481 8035
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 232DEG 24KT 3492 8037 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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946 
WWUS52 KGSP 232350
SVSGSP

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

NCC179-232359-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-220524T0000Z/
Union NC-
750 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has 
been cancelled.  However, gusty winds are still possible with this 
thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3481 8036 3494 8050 3518 8028 3483 8032
      3481 8035
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 231DEG 22KT 3497 8030 

$$

HG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
702 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 645 PM EDT Monday: There is just enough CAPE to sustain mainly
showers and a few low-topped tstms in two bands. The leading band
is crossing the Charlotte area and has little lightning in it. The
second band has no lightning, but still enough low-level shear
for a possible isolated weak tornado spin up. So will continue
the Tornado Watch along/ahead of that second line from Greenwood,
SC, to the southern NC Foothills until 9 PM EDT. There are some
rotations showers in Charlotte, but less rooted in the boundary
layer, thanks to some stabilization from earlier convection.

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 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 MONDAY/...
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 /23Z 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...ARK/TDP
SHORT TERM...JDL
LONG TERM...JDL
AVIATION...TDP

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

GAZ010-NCZ033-035-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>506-242300-
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-
656 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.

NCZ507-509-242300-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
656 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-SCZ008-012-013-019-108-109-242300-
Cleveland-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-Laurens-Union SC-
Greenwood-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
656 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>011-014-
101>107-242300-
Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Chester-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-
656 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.

No hazardous weather is 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.

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

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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

HG

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

NCZ082-232330-
Union NC-
700 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Union County through
730 PM EDT...

At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lancaster, or near USC Lancaster, moving northeast at 40 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...
Monroe, Unionville, Wesley Chapel, Wingate, Waxhaw, Marshville,
Mineral Springs, Fairview In Union County, Indian Trail and Jaars.

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.

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 3482 8050 3482 8080 3488 8079 3514 8056
      3496 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 222DEG 34KT 3477 8075

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

HG