Tornado Warning 28, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

871 
WWUS52 KGSP 262023
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
423 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

NCC023-035-045-109-161-262100-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220526T2100Z/
Catawba NC-Rutherford NC-Lincoln NC-Cleveland NC-Burke NC-
423 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CATAWBA...EAST CENTRAL RUTHERFORD...WESTERN LINCOLN...
WESTERN CLEVELAND AND SOUTHEASTERN BURKE COUNTIES...
    
At 423 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Shelby, or near Kingstown, 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...
  Belwood, Casar and Fallston around 440 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cooksville, Propst, Pleasant Grove and Vale.

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.

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 3562 8130 3542 8144 3542 8146 3541 8145
      3520 8159 3528 8179 3573 8160
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 204DEG 24KT 3538 8161 

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

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945 
WWUS52 KGSP 262038
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
438 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

NCC023-035-045-109-161-262100-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220526T2100Z/
Catawba NC-Rutherford NC-Lincoln NC-Cleveland NC-Burke NC-
438 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CATAWBA...EAST CENTRAL RUTHERFORD...WESTERN LINCOLN...
WESTERN CLEVELAND AND SOUTHEASTERN BURKE COUNTIES...
    
At 438 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles north of Shelby, or near Belwood, 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...
  Belwood and Casar around 440 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cooksville, Propst, Pleasant Grove and Vale.

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3562 8130 3542 8144 3542 8146 3541 8145
      3520 8159 3528 8179 3573 8160
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 204DEG 24KT 3547 8156 

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

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
313 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
An approaching cold front will trigger widespread showers and
thunderstorms through Friday morning, prompting a threat for
isolated severe weather and localized flooding concerns. After the
passage of the cold front by midday Friday, high pressure builds in
for the weekend, and looks to dominate through the first half of
next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 300 PM EDT: A low pressure system is currently located to our
west over the Missouri Valley region will continue tracking east
towards the Midwest and Ohio Valley region the rest of today into
Friday. The cold front associated with this low pressure system will
track across the western Carolinas and northeast GA early Friday
morning into early Friday evening. This system will continue to lead
to widespread shower and thunderstorm development the rest of today
into early Friday morning.

Ahead of the low pressure system, SW'ly flow will be in place near
the sfc across the Southeast allowing Gulf moisture to stream into
the region. This will lead to dewpoints in the 60s across the
majority of the CWA through Friday morning. With PWAT values near or
just above 1.75 inches, which is above 90th percentile, ahead of the
FROPA, plentiful moisture will be in place leading to moderate to
heavy downpours at times. With wet soils already in place from prior
rainfall the last few days, this could allow for enough runoff for a
flash flooding threat across mainly the mountains and NC Foothills.
For this reason, a Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday
morning for with the potential for excessive rainfall leading to the
potential for flash flooding in these areas. A few Flood Advisories
and two Flash Flood Warnings are currently in effect for portions of
the SW NC mtns as well as a portions of the SC mtns in Oconee
County. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches have already fallen across
portions of extreme NE GA and the SW NC mtns this morning and early
afternoon. Isolated rainfall amounts of 6-7 inches are possible
along the SW upslope flow zones by the end of this event. The rest
of the mountains could see rainfall amounts ranging from 1.5 to 3
inches with isolated areas of 4 inches possible. Areas east of the
mtns will likely see totals ranging from 1 to 2 inches, with
isolated amounts near 3 inches are possible. So, the rainfall threat
will continued to be monitored closely and with heavier precip
anticipated this evening into tonight.

There is also the potential for strong to severe storms this
afternoon and evening as bulk shear values ranging from 30-40 knots
are in place along with SBCAPE values ranging from 500 to 1,000
J/kg. Instability will continue increase as CAD erodes allowing
SBCAPE values to creep northward this afternoon. SPC currently has
most of our area in a marginal to slight risk. The main potential
impacts are damaging winds gusts, isolated tornadoes and large hail.
Currently seeing showers and thunderstorms, a few strong, across the
western CWA this afternoon. Currently the majority of the eastern
CWA, including CLT is mostly dry. Shower and thunderstorm chances
will increase later this afternoon and early evening over the
eastern CWA. Instability should decrease overnight with the loss of
daytime heating, however cannot rule out isolated strong to severe
thunderstorms overnight into daybreak Friday. Showers and
thunderstorms should mostly taper off from west to east overnight
into early Friday morning. However, wrap around moisture behind the
FROPA could lead to isolated to scattered showers continuing across
the NC/TN border on Friday. A few of these may last past the
mountains leading to isolated to scattered showers possible with the
potential for isolated thunderstorms late Friday afternoon.

High temperatures will remain around 3-7 degrees below climo today
and Friday, but will be about 5-8 degrees above climo overnight
tonight thanks to precip and cloud cover.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 210 pm EDT Thursday: Upper low is forecast to open up as it
wobbles across the central Appalachians and vicinity early in the
period. As the associated trough axis crosses the area Fri night and
interacts with lingering low level moisture, a few light showers may
develop across the mtns/northern zones,warranting 20-30 PoPs in
those areas through around midnight. Drier air filtering in behind
the front will bring an end to any precip chances by daybreak
Saturday, with dry conditions persisting through the period.
Otherwise, temperatures will be around normal until Sunday, when
temps will warm to around 5 degrees above normal in response to
rising upper heights/a building ridge to our west.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 220 pm EDT Thursday: Global models are in good agreement in
developing an expansive anticyclone centered over the
central/southern Appalachians Monday morning, which then gradually
retreats toward the Ohio Valley/mid-Miss Valley by mid-week. For our
forecast area, this will mean a return to very warm conditions, with
temps expected to be around 10 degrees above normal by Tue.
Conditions will also be generally suppressed in terms of the
convective potential, but some isolated diurnal showers and storms
could develop Tue afternoon/evening, esp over the high terrain. With
the anticyclone retrograding, and global guidance pushing an upper
cyclone toward the southeast coast, chances for diurnal convection
will steadily increase during the latter half of the period, with
20-30 PoPs advertised Thu afternoon/evening.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: A low pressure system located to the west is
leading to showers and thunderstorms across the western and central
fcst area this afternoon. Currently the eastern fcst area, including
KCLT, remains mostly dry outside of a few isolated showers.
Currently seeing mostly MVFR conditions with IFR conditions
continuing at KHKY as of 18Z. Shower and thunderstorm chances will
increase later this afternoon for the eastern zones. Have TEMPOs to
account for TSRA this afternoon with associated lowered vsby and cig
restrictions. KCLT may see VFR conditions develop later this
afternoon as the cold air wedge erodes. Elsewhere, MVFR to IFR
conditions can be expected this afternoon. Shower and thunderstorm
chances will continue off and on into early Friday morning across
the terminals. MVFR to IFR cigs and vsbys look to return overnight,
with the possibility of IFR conditions developing near daybreak.
Winds will generally be S/SE'ly through this afternoon, becoming
S/SW'ly overnight into Friday ahead of an approaching cold front.
Low end wind gusts are possible this afternoon and tomorrow
afternoon.

Outlook: Behind the cold front, VFR conditions should return this
weekend into early next week as high pressure builds into the region.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Flood Watch through Friday morning for GAZ010-017.
NC...Flood Watch through Friday morning for NCZ033-048>053-058-059-
     062>065-501>510.
SC...Flood Watch through Friday morning for SCZ101>103.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JDL
NEAR TERM...AP
SHORT TERM...JDL
LONG TERM...JDL
AVIATION...AP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
521 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-270930-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
521 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the mountains of 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.

   Flood Watch.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will bring occasional heavy
downpours to the mountains today and tonight. Some of the
thunderstorms may become strong to severe with damaging wind gusts
and frequent lightning the main threats. Strong gusty winds can be
expected across the ridgetops through tonight as a cold front moves
through.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Flood Watch.

.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.

GAZ010-017-NCZ502-504-506-508-510-SCZ101>103-270930-
Rabun-Habersham-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
521 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, 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.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Flood Watch.

Showers with thunderstorms are expected to develop and increase in
number as they move across the region today and tonight in advance of
a cold front. A few of the thunderstorms this afternoon and evening
will become strong to severe with damaging wind gusts the main
threat. However, wind shear will increase late this afternoon,
raising the possibility that an isolated tornado or two could develop
in some of the severe storms through the evening hours.

.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.

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ008>014-019-
104>109-270930-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
521 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Showers with thunderstorms are expected to develop and increase in
number as they move across the region today and tonight in advance of
a cold front. A few of the thunderstorms this afternoon and evening
will become strong to severe with damaging wind gusts the main
threat. However, wind shear will increase late this afternoon,
raising the possibility that an isolated tornado or two could develop
in some of the severe storms through the evening hours. Some
localized flooding of urban areas and poor drainage areas is possible
where repeated thunderstorms move through, mainly this evening and
overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
154 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

SCZ011-261830-
Abbeville SC-
154 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT CENTRAL
ABBEVILLE COUNTY UNTIL 230 PM EDT...

At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with intense
lightning 13 miles west of Abbeville, or near Calhoun Falls, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Calhoun Falls, Due West, Lake Secession, Lowndesville, Lake Russell
and Antreville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3408 8264 3409 8264 3410 8266 3413 8267
      3414 8270 3425 8265 3436 8251 3439 8247
      3434 8233 3432 8232 3413 8251 3407 8256
      3406 8261
TIME...MOT...LOC 1753Z 204DEG 23KT 3414 8260

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
230 PM EDT THU MAY 26 2022

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

0213 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 ESE SUNBURST          35.39N 82.90W
05/26/2022                   HAYWOOD            NC   EMERGENCY MNGR

            LITTLE EAST FORK OUT OF ITS BANKS NEAR CAMP
            DANIEL BOONE.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
248 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

SCZ010>012-107-261915-
Laurens SC-Abbeville SC-Anderson SC-Southern Greenville SC-
248 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Laurens, southeastern Greenville, east central Anderson and
northeastern Abbeville Counties through 315 PM EDT...

At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles east of Anderson, or over Honea Path, moving north 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...
Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Belton, Williamston, Honea Path, West
Pelzer, Donalds, Donaldson Center, Shoals Junction and Piedmont.

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 3443 8258 3479 8241 3468 8210 3437 8230
      3435 8232
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 200DEG 24KT 3445 8239

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
308 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

SCZ012-013-109-261945-
Laurens SC-Southern Spartanburg SC-Union SC-
308 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Laurens,
south central Spartanburg and west central Union Counties through 345
PM EDT...

At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Laurens, or near Waterloo, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Laurens, Clinton, Cross Hill, Waterloo, Woodruff, Lake Greenwood,
Mountville, Cross Keys, Cross Anchor and Enoree.

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 3428 8197 3435 8217 3477 8201 3466 8171
TIME...MOT...LOC 1908Z 203DEG 32KT 3439 8204

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
338 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

SCZ008-013-108-109-262015-
Cherokee SC-Northern Spartanburg SC-Southern Spartanburg SC-Union SC-
338 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Spartanburg, western Cherokee and northwestern Union Counties through
415 PM EDT...

At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Spartanburg, or near Croft State Park, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Gaffney, Spartanburg, Pacolet, Cowpens, Mayo, Pacolet Mills, Cowpens
National Battlefield, Croft State Park, Cedar Springs and Pauline.

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 3474 8177 3482 8197 3518 8184 3507 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 204DEG 24KT 3485 8184

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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