Tornado Warning 4, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

695 
WWUS52 KGSP 240023
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
823 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

NCC023-240032-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220324T0045Z/
Burke NC-
823 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL BURKE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3592 8153 3586 8166 3588 8171 3591 8175
      3592 8175 3593 8176 3603 8168
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 233DEG 35KT 3597 8156 

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NCC027-240045-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220324T0045Z/
Caldwell NC-
823 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CALDWELL COUNTY...
    
At 822 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles north of Lenoir, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Caldwell County, including the following locations...
Collettsville.

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 3592 8153 3586 8166 3588 8171 3591 8175
      3592 8175 3593 8176 3603 8168
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 233DEG 35KT 3597 8156 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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540 
WWUS52 KGSP 240030
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
830 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

NCC027-240040-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220324T0045Z/
Caldwell NC-
830 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL CALDWELL 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.

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

LAT...LON 3592 8153 3586 8166 3588 8171 3591 8175
      3592 8175 3593 8176 3603 8168
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 227DEG 26KT 3601 8150 

$$

KRENTZ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
751 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will move to the Carolina coast on Thursday.
Cooler air will begin spilling into the region on Friday, with
additional disturbances arriving over the weekend from the northwest
to reinforce the cooler air across the area. Light snow showers will
be possible across the higher ridges of the North Carolina mountains
over the weekend. Expect warmer weather in the first half of next
week ahead of the next cold front.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 6pm EDT Showers have been a bit widely scattered early this
evening with with some more general convective showers over western
NC.  Development of stronger and possibly severe storms is possible
generally near and southeast of the I85 corridor.  Risk for severe
development will end from west to east as frontal system progresses
southeastward, and after dark as the boundary layer becomes more
stable. Deep layer shear is quite strong, and combined with some
CAPE will continue a risk for severe weather.

Overnight, as postfrontal air impinges on the region, profiles will
rapidly dry out.  All the CAMs (with the exception of the bullish
and likely overdone NAMnest) depict an end to rain by 01-03Z and
steady clearing after midnight.  Temperatures nonetheless look to
stay 7-9 degrees above normal tonight.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 1215 PM EDT Wednesday: The expected trough passage may be a
bit slower than previously anticipated, leading to a prolonged
period of west to northwest flow atop the region Friday into the
weekend. The upslope flow near the TN border will likely support at
least isolated showers at times, especially north of I-40. Lowering
heights/thicknesses will support well below normal temperatures
especially across the mountains and may support a mixture with or
changeover to snow at times at higher elevations. Still challenging
to pin down the potential for accumulations at the highest
elevations as guidance is struggling with the placement of a potent
short-wave trough Saturday or Saturday night. Decent upper support
and tightening surface pressure gradient will support gusty winds
(possibly reaching advisory level across the mountains). If fuels
dry out fast enough, the gusty winds and drying east of the
mountains may support elevated fire danger. Despite continued wind
into the overnight, Saturday night will be notably cold for this
time of year with lows in the 30s except 20s above 3000 feet and in
sheltered valleys.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 12 PM EDT Wednesday: Near normal forecast confidence takes a
nose dive by mid week as guidance cannot decide how much phasing
occurs with northern and southern stream jets over the central U.S.
Short-wave ridging will support temperatures rebounding to at least
to near normal early in the week. Although one more day of frosty
morning lows is possible Monday, especially for northern areas.
Prolonged dry conditions could lead to elevated fire conditions
should low afternoon relative humidity values prevail. A warm front
lifting north in response to building heights may brush the area
with a myriad of mainly mid to high clouds Monday into Monday night.
Cannot rule out a few sprinkles or showers focused across the
northern mountains during this time. Otherwise, expect mostly sunny
skies to prevail.

Unsettled weather will likely return sometime mid-week (Wednesday or
Thursday), but it may be short lived as the weather pattern becomes
zonal and more progressive. Temperatures will likely peak above
normal before the potential cold front passage midweek.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere:  Isolated areas of severe weather have been
seen this evening with scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Line
currently just southeast of the mountains will decline in intensity
after dark, with remnants moving southeast to TAF sites through 8Z.
Current  southerly to southwesterly wind gusts to 25kts will also
decline after dark.  KAVL and KHKY are the only 2 TAF sites likely
to see thunder this evening, with other sites having possible
lighter showers after dark. As strong upper system moves eastward,
surface winds become more westerly on Thursday, and will again be
gusty during the day. This will help to dry soundings, and IFR
conditions will be prevalent by early Thursday morning and
afterward.

Outlook: Clearing should continue into Friday.  Low-level moisture
and NW flow will bring an increase in clouds and potentially some
light precipitation into the forecast Friday evening into Saturday.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...DEO
NEAR TERM...MPR/WJM
SHORT TERM...Munroe
LONG TERM...Munroe
AVIATION...WJM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
403 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-
510-SCZ004>014-019-242015-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-
Eastern Polk-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-
Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-
Chester-Greenwood-
403 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through this
evening. A few of these storms could become severe, with damaging
winds and a brief tornado possible. Locally heavy rainfall is
possible as well, and isolated flooding could result.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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.

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-
SCZ001>003-242015-
Rabun-Habersham-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-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
403 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through the
evening. Main threats will be gusty winds, heavy rain, and cloud to
ground lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

CAC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
616 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

GAZ017-232245-
Habersham GA-
616 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

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

At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clarkesville, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Turnerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3474 8353 3473 8351 3473 8345 3469 8340
      3460 8359 3466 8364
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 237DEG 35KT 3466 8355

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

KRENTZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
630 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

SCZ011-012-019-232300-
Laurens SC-Abbeville SC-Greenwood SC-
630 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Laurens, northeastern Abbeville and northwestern Greenwood Counties
through 700 PM EDT...

At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Abbeville, or near Due West, moving northeast at 30
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...
Ware Shoals, Due West, Donalds, Waterloo, Hodges, Shoals Junction,
Cokesbury, Hickory Tavern, Princeton and Mountville.

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 3423 8239 3435 8251 3453 8224 3455 8224
      3457 8221 3437 8197
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 227DEG 25KT 3435 8237

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

CAC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
631 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

GAZ010-SCZ001-232300-
Rabun GA-Oconee Mountains SC-
631 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Rabun and
west central Oconee Counties through 700 PM EDT...

At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clayton, or near Tiger, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Clayton, Tiger, Lake Rabun, Lakemont, Mountain City, Black Rock
Mountain State Park, Tallulah Falls, Seed Lake and Long Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3495 8334 3479 8319 3475 8340 3474 8342
      3475 8343 3473 8345 3473 8350 3480 8354
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 238DEG 44KT 3483 8338

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

KRENTZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
641 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

NCZ053-065-232315-
Buncombe NC-Henderson NC-
641 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Henderson and eastern Buncombe Counties through 715 PM EDT...

At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Downtown Asheville, or near Bent Creek, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Downtown Asheville, East Asheville, Arden, West Asheville, North
Asheville, Black Mountain, Fletcher, Swannanoa, Fairview In Buncombe
County and Biltmore Forest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3561 8227 3560 8229 3559 8229 3556 8226
      3555 8221 3536 8266 3545 8277 3575 8244
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 229DEG 36KT 3548 8261

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

KRENTZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
651 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

GAZ010-NCZ062>064-SCZ001-232315-
Rabun GA-Transylvania NC-Southern Jackson NC-Macon NC-
Oconee Mountains SC-
651 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN
RABUN...SOUTHEASTERN MACON...SOUTHWESTERN TRANSYLVANIA...SOUTHEASTERN
JACKSON AND NORTH CENTRAL OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL 715 PM EDT...

At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
torrential rainfall 14 miles northeast of Clayton, or near Highlands,
moving northeast at 30 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Highlands, Cashiers, Lake Toxaway, Gorges State Park, Lake Glenville,
Scaly Mountain, Sapphire, Bad Creek, Wolf Mountain and Pine Mountain.

Very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in
these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3525 8310 3527 8302 3509 8284 3490 8321
      3503 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 230DEG 23KT 3502 8321

KRENTZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
717 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

NCZ033-050-501>506-232345-
McDowell Mountains NC-Caldwell Mountains NC-Burke Mountains NC-
Greater Burke NC-Greater Caldwell NC-Eastern McDowell NC-Avery NC-
Mitchell NC-
717 PM EDT Wed Mar 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
McDowell, southeastern Mitchell, southwestern Caldwell, southeastern
Avery and northwestern Burke Counties through 745 PM EDT...

At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Marion, or 7 miles northwest of Lake James, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Gamewell, Crossnore, Table Rock, Linville Falls, B.R.
Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Lake James, Lake James State
Park, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, Edgemont and
Pineola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3611 8185 3586 8155 3570 8202 3581 8215
      3582 8213 3583 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 230DEG 49KT 3581 8200

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

KRENTZ