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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this tornado warning at Dec 29, 2024, 8:11 AM EST for Laurens County, Union County, South Carolina. It was in force for 34 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 29, 2024, 8:11 AM EST (13:11 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 29, 2024, 8:45 AM EST
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Laurens County, SC, Union County, SC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 8:15 AM EST | TORNADO | 2 Ne Cross Anchor, SC | This tornado began along Monument Road where several large limbs were snapped. The tornado moved quickly northeast uprooting several trees and snapping a number of large limbs along Battlefield Road and the remainder of Monument Road. The tornado continued int |
| Dec 29, 8:27 AM EST | TORNADO | 2 Ese Monarch Mills, SC | This tornado touched down along County Landfill Road where several large limbs were snapped along with a tree downed. The tornado moved northeast crossing Old Ferry Road were several trees were uprooted. The tornado reached peak intensity of 80 mph as it cross |
| Dec 29, 8:28 AM EST | TORNADO | 5 Wnw Buffalo, SC | This tornado began along John Hart Road near the intersection of Lee Road where numerous large limbs were snapped. The tornado continued northeast where a couple trees were downed along Mitchells Creek. The tornado crossed Mud Bridge Road where additional larg |
| Dec 29, 8:32 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | Monarch Mills, SC | 911 Center reports trees and power lines down across roads in spots mainly to the east and northeast of Union. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 6:02 AM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 213 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
- 41 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 531 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
993
WFUS52 KGSP 291311
TORGSP
SCC059-087-291345-
/O.NEW.KGSP.TO.W.0013.241229T1311Z-241229T1345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
811 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Laurens County in Upstate South Carolina...
Union County in Upstate South Carolina...
* Until 845 AM EST.
* At 811 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles southwest of Union, or 5 miles west of Rose
Hill State Park, moving northeast at 55 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...
Union and Buffalo around 820 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Cross
Keys, Sedalia, and Adamsburg.
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 3455 8189 3460 8185 3473 8181 3491 8171
3491 8168 3490 8167 3490 8165 3488 8163
3489 8159 3487 8156 3488 8153 3487 8153
3488 8152 3487 8149 3484 8146 3482 8149
3480 8146 3445 8172
TIME...MOT...LOC 1311Z 207DEG 49KT 3458 8176
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TW3 follow-up statements
116
WWUS52 KGSP 291314
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
814 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
SCC059-291324-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1345Z/
Laurens SC-
814 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LAURENS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for Upstate South
Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3456 8168 3455 8172 3457 8175 3457 8180
3460 8184 3460 8185 3473 8181 3491 8171
3490 8165 3488 8163 3489 8159 3487 8156
3488 8153 3487 8153 3488 8152 3487 8149
3484 8146 3482 8149 3480 8146 3454 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 1314Z 207DEG 49KT 3462 8174
$$
SCC087-291345-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1345Z/
Union SC-
814 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM EST FOR UNION
COUNTY...
At 814 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southwest of Union, or 4 miles west of Rose Hill
State Park, moving northeast at 55 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...
Union and Buffalo around 820 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cross
Keys, Sedalia, and Adamsburg.
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 3456 8168 3455 8172 3457 8175 3457 8180
3460 8184 3460 8185 3473 8181 3491 8171
3490 8165 3488 8163 3489 8159 3487 8156
3488 8153 3487 8153 3488 8152 3487 8149
3484 8146 3482 8149 3480 8146 3454 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 1314Z 207DEG 49KT 3462 8174
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TW645
WWUS52 KGSP 291326
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
826 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
SCC087-291345-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1345Z/
Union SC-
826 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM EST FOR NORTHERN
UNION COUNTY...
At 826 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Union, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Union County, including the following locations...
Adamsburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3470 8182 3491 8171 3490 8165 3488 8163
3489 8159 3487 8156 3488 8153 3487 8153
3488 8152 3487 8149 3484 8146 3482 8149
3480 8146 3463 8158 3470 8180
TIME...MOT...LOC 1326Z 207DEG 49KT 3477 8165
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TW175
WWUS52 KGSP 291338
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
838 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
SCC087-291345-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-241229T1345Z/
Union SC-
838 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM EST FOR
NORTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY...
At 838 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Union, or 4 miles east of Jonesville,
moving northeast at 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesville, Adamsburg, and Lockhart.
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 3491 8171 3490 8165 3488 8163 3489 8159
3487 8156 3488 8153 3487 8153 3488 8152
3487 8149 3484 8146 3482 8149 3480 8146
3473 8151 3484 8174
TIME...MOT...LOC 1338Z 206DEG 46KT 3484 8160
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 5:39 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Oconee | 81 min |
| Dec 29, 6:20 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Greenville, Oconee, Pickens | 70 min |
| Dec 29, 6:43 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens | 62 min |
| Dec 29, 7:00 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood | 60 min |
| Dec 29, 7:03 AM EST | Tornado Warning | GSP | Greenville, Oconee, Pickens | 27 min |
| Dec 29, 7:26 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Greenville, Spartanburg | 79 min |
| Dec 29, 7:32 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Spartanburg, Union | 73 min |
| Dec 29, 7:34 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Laurens, Union | 56 min |
| Dec 29, 7:54 AM EST | Tornado Warning | GSP | Greenville, Spartanburg | 18 min |
| Dec 29, 8:17 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cherokee, Chester, Union, York | 73 min |
| Dec 29, 8:25 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GSP | Cherokee | 80 min |
| Dec 29, 8:34 AM EST | Tornado Warning | GSP | Cherokee, Union, York | 41 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.