Tornado Warning 17, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

324 
WWUS52 KGSP 291453
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
953 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

NCC025-097-119-159-291530-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241229T1530Z/
Cabarrus NC-Iredell NC-Mecklenburg NC-Rowan NC-
953 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EST FOR
NORTHWESTERN CABARRUS...SOUTHEASTERN IREDELL...NORTH CENTRAL
MECKLENBURG AND SOUTHWESTERN ROWAN COUNTIES...

At 953 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Huntersville, or near Davidson, moving
northeast at 45 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...
  Mooresville around 1000 AM EST.
  Cleveland around 1010 AM EST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Ulla and Doolie.

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 3544 8060 3547 8092 3548 8095 3549 8095
      3550 8096 3553 8095 3553 8094 3555 8096
      3555 8095 3558 8095 3559 8093 3560 8094
      3584 8072 3562 8058 3553 8049
TIME...MOT...LOC 1453Z 221DEG 40KT 3553 8085 

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

$$

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179 
WWUS52 KGSP 291459
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
959 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

NCC025-119-291509-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241229T1530Z/
Cabarrus NC-Mecklenburg NC-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CABARRUS AND NORTH CENTRAL
MECKLENBURG COUNTIES 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 the Piedmont
of North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3555 8081 3559 8093 3560 8094 3584 8072
      3567 8061
TIME...MOT...LOC 1459Z 221DEG 40KT 3558 8079 

$$

NCC097-159-291530-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241229T1530Z/
Iredell NC-Rowan NC-
959 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN IREDELL AND WEST CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES...

At 959 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles northwest of Kannapolis, or near Mooresville,
moving northeast at 45 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...
  Mooresville around 1000 AM EST.
  Cleveland around 1010 AM EST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Ulla and Doolie.

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 3555 8081 3559 8093 3560 8094 3584 8072
      3567 8061
TIME...MOT...LOC 1459Z 221DEG 40KT 3558 8079 

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

$$

TW

194 
WWUS52 KGSP 291504
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1004 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

NCC097-159-291530-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241229T1530Z/
Iredell NC-Rowan NC-
1004 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EST FOR EAST
CENTRAL IREDELL AND WEST CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES...

At 1004 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southeast of Statesville, or 5 miles northeast
of Mooresville, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Cleveland around 1010 AM EST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Ulla.

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 3564 8066 3561 8078 3570 8085 3584 8072
      3567 8061
TIME...MOT...LOC 1504Z 218DEG 40KT 3565 8077 

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

$$

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521 
WWUS52 KGSP 291513
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1013 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

NCC097-291522-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241229T1530Z/
Iredell NC-
1013 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL IREDELL 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 the Piedmont
of North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3567 8071 3571 8076 3579 8073 3582 8072
      3571 8064
TIME...MOT...LOC 1512Z 221DEG 40KT 3572 8069 

$$

NCC159-291530-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241229T1530Z/
Rowan NC-
1013 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTY...

At 1012 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles east of Statesville, or over Cleveland, moving
northeast at 45 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
west central Rowan County.

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 3567 8071 3571 8076 3579 8073 3582 8072
      3571 8064
TIME...MOT...LOC 1512Z 221DEG 40KT 3572 8069 

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

$$

TW

457 
WWUS52 KGSP 291519
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1019 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

NCC159-291529-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-241229T1530Z/
Rowan NC-
1019 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for the Piedmont
of North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3567 8071 3571 8076 3579 8073 3582 8072
      3571 8064
TIME...MOT...LOC 1518Z 221DEG 40KT 3579 8062 

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
938 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will cross the area this morning into this
afternoon bringing the potential for severe storms and locally heavy
rainfall.  High pressure will briefly dry things out on Monday,
before another round of light showers arrives Tuesday.  Much colder
and drier conditions expected Wednesday thru the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 935 AM EST Sunday: QLCS is currently pushing across the I-77
corridor and should exit the CFWA over the next couple of hours.
Lots of stratiform precip developing behind the main line of storms
with evidence of drier air punching in. Adjusted PoPs as a result,
but starting to grow a little more concerned that redevelopment may
occur during the afternoon as the main frontal circulation pushes
through and the atmosphere has time to recover. Confidence remains
rather low, but has slightly increased nonetheless.

Otherwise, winds will gradually increase ahead of the front this
morning and early afternoon becoming gusty. Opted not to issue a
Wind Advisory as any locations that could see gusts flirt near
advisory criteria will be confined to the higher elevations of the
NC mountains. The front will gradually erode the wedge through the
morning hours, allowing us to gradually destabilize through the day.
Although SBCAPE looks minimal through the morning, 40-50 kts of deep
layer shear and a few hundred J/kg of MUCAPE will allow strong to
severe storms to develop. This afternoon deep layer shear increases
to 50-60 kts ahead of the front and 200-500 J/kg of SBCAPE looks to
develop (thanks to the eroding wedge). Thus, the severe threat will
continue through the afternoon hours as the front progresses east.
The primary hazard with any severe storm that develops is damaging
wind gusts but there will be a secondary isolated tornado threat as
well. Additionally, locally heavy rainfall may lead to some nuisance
flooding, mainly along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, where an
additional 1.5-3.0 inches of rain is likely to fall through early
this afternoon. CAMs agree that a strong line of convection will
develop ahead of the frontal boundary so the strongest winds are
expected to be directly along the leading edge of the line of
storms. The 06Z HRRR and NAMNest show the line of convection pushing
across the forecast area early this morning into early this
afternoon before exiting the eastern edge of the CWA around roughly
noon to 1pm. If this timing holds, then the bulk of the severe
weather threat should end prior to peak heating. However, both
models depict another line of convection developing directly along
the frontal boundary late this afternoon into early this evening
(during prime peak heating hours). Thus, another round of isolated
strong to severe storms could develop behind the main line of
convection but confidence on this is low as a residual cold pool is
likely to develop behind the bulk of the morning convection. Wind
gusts should gradually taper off late this afternoon into this
evening behind the front. Highs this afternoon will climb into the
mid 50s to mid 60s thanks to strong S/SW'ly flow ahead of the front.
Drier conditions are expected this evening into tonight behind the
front for most locations, although some NW flow rain showers look to
develop along the NC/TN border. Lows tonight will be noticeably
cooler but will still end up ~10-15 degrees above normal.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 144 AM EST Sunday: Quiet conditions will continue Monday
as a potent upper trough pulls away to the northeast and an
ill-defined ridge of high pressure overspreads the Southeast U.S.
Temperatures will climb into low 60s outside the high terrain amid
clear skies and perhaps some weak downslope flow early in the day.

Monday night, cloud cover will increase again as deep-layer
southwesterly flow develops ahead of the next upper wave.
This feature will drift across the Carolinas on Tuesday and into
Tuesday night, spurring another round of rainfall beginning before
dawn Tuesday.  Tuesday morning, temperatures will be warm enough
even in the mountains that we can expect an all-rain forecast...but
Tuesday night, locations along the NC-TN state line can expect a
brief transition to snow as temps fall below freezing.  Elsewhere,
lows will remain in the upper 30s or even low 40s...and rain will
be rapidly vanishing anyway.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 203 AM EST Sunday: The upper pattern will remain fairly
dynamic through the end of the week, with a series of upper speed
maxes pushing across the region Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Generally speaking, it'll be too dry for any impact to the
western Carolinas, apart from ushering in much colder temperatures.
The exception will be Friday night, when a lobe of moisture dipping
off the Cumberland Plateau into the Tennessee Valley may produce a
round of NW flow snow along the NC-TN border.  For now, totals still
look sub-advisory in all but the most aggressive ensemble solutions.

Temperatures will fall below normal beginning Wednesday night...with
highs only in the low 50s through Friday, and as low as the mid
40s on Saturday...and lows in the 20s every night, even outside
the mountains.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: The main line of storms is now slipping east
of KCLT and has already outpaced any TEMPOS. Lingering precip will
keep RA in the TAF over the next few hours, with associated
restrictions, but conditions are improving faster than expected from
west to east. Gusty to strong and variable winds are expected with
any strong thunderstorms or heavy showers that develop. Winds will
start out SE'ly this morning before turning SW'ly this afternoon
into this evening ahead of the front. Winds will turn WNW'ly at KAVL
early this evening behind the front. Wind speeds will gradually
increase ahead of the front through early this afternoon, becoming
gusty. Winds will peak early afternoon before gradually tapering off
late this afternoon into this evening. Drier conditions are expected
to develop behind the front late this afternoon/early evening so VFR
conditions will return during this timeframe as well.

Outlook: Dry high pressure returns briefly on Monday before another
cold front brings showers and associated restrictions back on
Tuesday. Elevation dependent rain/snow showers linger across the
mountains Tuesday, possibly moving over KAVL with brief
restrictions. Dry high pressure returns for Thursday.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...MPR
NEAR TERM...AR/CAC
SHORT TERM...MPR
LONG TERM...MPR
AVIATION...AR/CAC

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
617 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-503-504-
507>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-301130-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Union-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
617 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...TORNADO WATCH 724 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, Piedmont
North Carolina, 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.

   Tornado Watch.

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will track across the
western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this morning into early this
afternoon ahead of a strong cold front. Damaging wind gusts will be
the main hazard, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Additionally, moderate to heavy downpours may lead to isolated
nuisance flooding, mainly along the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-502-505-506-301130-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-
617 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will track across the
western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this morning into early this
afternoon ahead of a strong cold front. Damaging wind gusts will be
the main hazard, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Additionally, moderate to heavy downpours may lead to isolated
nuisance flooding, mainly along the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
905 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

0739 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 NNW Coronaca          34.31N 82.11W
12/29/2024                   Laurens            SC   Emergency Mngr

            Report of damage to a porch and roofs in the
            area. Trees also down.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
915 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

0800 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Gray Court              34.61N 82.11W
12/29/2024                   Laurens            SC   Emergency Mngr

            Trees down scattered across the county.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
924 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

0832 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Monarch Mills           34.72N 81.57W
12/29/2024                   Union              SC   Law Enforcement

            911 Center reports trees and power lines
            down across roads in spots mainly to the
            east and northeast of Union.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
929 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

0926 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 SSW Paw Creek         35.21N 80.96W
12/29/2024  M59 MPH          Mecklenburg        NC   Public

            CLT ASOS gusted to 51 knots.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
938 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

0855 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     York                    35.00N 81.24W
12/29/2024                   York               SC   Law Enforcement

            911 Center reports numerous trees down all
            over the county.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
944 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

0850 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Gaffney                 35.07N 81.66W
12/29/2024                   Cherokee           SC   Law Enforcement

            Trees down scattered across the county.

&&

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