As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Nate moved north across Alabama and into Middle Tennessee, outer rain bands associated with the cyclone impacted northeast Georgia. Isolated thunderstorms developed within the bands, with one severe storm reported over Stephens County.
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The episode as NWS GSP wrote it up.
As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Nate moved north across Alabama and into Middle Tennessee, outer rain bands associated with the cyclone impacted northeast Georgia. Isolated thunderstorms developed within the bands, with one severe storm reported over Stephens County.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Oct 8, 1:44 PM EST, 40 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
244 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017
.SYNOPSIS...
The remnants of Hurricane Nate will move northward across eastern
Tennessee and Kentucky tonight, and then quickly off to the
northeastern U.S. through Monday. Moisture will linger over the
southeast in the wake of Nate through most of the week, and possibly
into the weekend, with much above normal temperatures.
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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 200 AM EDT Sunday: Nate has been downgraded to a tropical
depression as it zips NE ACRS AL. A couple of leading rain bands
well east of the center are working into the CWFA. The HRRR is
forecasting some discrete elements within the band as it tracks east
across Upstate and western NC. And this makes sense, as the latest
SPC mesoanalysis page shows 1000-2000 J/kg of SBCAPE. So with the
better shear starting to work into the more unstable air, we can
expect some tstms with rotating updrafts. An isolated tornado threat
will probably peak from about 3 PM to 10 PM today. This will
continue to be mentioned in the HWO. SPC still has a marginal risk
for most of the area.
Heading into tonight, the bigger issue will become flash flooding,
as the center of Nate tracks across central TN/KY and brings more
widespread tropical rain across the NC mountains. The current
forecast is on the higher end of guidance, and I don't see a reason
to make major changes, so still expect 4-6" of rainfall over the
next 24 hours along the blue ridge. The highest amounts will be in
the south-facing upslope areas. These totals should result in river
flooding along the French Broad, among others. The Flash Flood Watch
looks well placed and no changes needed. Winds will also be a
concern, but mainly this evening in the western NC mountains. Wind
gusts of 40-60 mph expected above 3500 ft, with 850 mb jet of 40-50
knots pushing in from the west. We will probably struggle to reach
wind advisory criteria most of the advisory area, but with gusty
winds and heavy rain, expect scattered trees down and power outages,
so will leave NPW as is. Temps will be about 20 degrees above normal
under very humid conditions.
On Monday, the remnants of Nate will accelerate further as it tracks
across the upper Ohio Valley and Upstate NY. The system will leave a
trailing band of moisture atop the CWFA with PWATS still over 2"
across the Piedmont. Flow turns out of the SW, so we lose most of
the upslope, but there will be some moisture convergence across the
Piedmont with SBCAPE up over 1000 J/kg to support scattered showers
and tstms. Shear weakens quickly, and forcing should be lacking
aloft behind Nate. So expect severe threat to be low, but with high
PWATS, could see some heavy downpours. Should see some breaks in the
clouds, allowing highs to be lower 80s with humidity.
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.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 130 PM EDT Sunday: An amplified upper pattern will be in place
Monday night in the wake of Nate's departure, with strengthening
high pressure over the southeastern U.S. and a deep but progressive
trough/closed low over the southern plains. The plains system will
gradually fill and lift northeast toward the Great Lakes Tuesday
through Wednesday. The southeast ridge will flatten somewhat but
remain strong - with generally 592 dm 500 mb heights persisting over
much of the area. The persistent deep layer southwesterly flow over
the region will keep abundant moisture in place. A surface warm
front drifting northward across the area on Tuesday will provide
some focus for additional forcing to keep PoP in the high chance to
likely range, with a diurnal Tuesday afternoon maximum. In spite of
the modest lapse rates aloft, SBCAPE values should run 1500 to 2000
J/kg given the high dewpoints Tuesday afternoon, and strong
thunderstorms are quite possible.
The soupy, warm sector airmass will persist over the southeast on
Wednesday and continue the above climo PoPs for showers and
scattered thunderstorms. Min temps will remain some 10 to 20
degrees above climo, with maxes 5 to 10 above climo, through the
short term period.
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.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 130 PM EDT Sunday: The northern tier wave will cross New
England Wednesday night through Thursday, with the strong southern
ridge becoming dominant over the southeast. At lower levels a weak
cold front will lay over into the region from the northwest and
dissipate, but likely provide a continued weak focus for convection.
Heights will then rise strongly over the southern tier of the U.S.,
including our forecast area, Friday through Sunday, with 594 dm 500
mb heights likely over the weekend. Moisture will continue under the
ridge, and low level flow becoming more southeast to east over time,
albeit light, will provide a measure of upslope forcing. Above climo
PoPs will continue, but instabilty will be more modest as dewpoints
fall a bit. Well above climo temps will continue throughout.
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.AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: CIGS have been improving as we mix a little
this AFTN across the Piedmont, but rainbands from remnants of Nate
will slowly track east across the region, likely lowering CIGS again
for this evening. There is some instability that may support TSRA,
but mostly just tropical downpours expected. SE winds will increase
and peak early evening with gusts in the 20-25 kt range. Then winds
veer to SW and decrease and lose gustiness by daybreak Monday.
Widespread RA/SHRA continues thru the night, especially in the
mountains and adjacent foothills. Then a lull in coverage Monday
morning, before an uptick again in the AFTN, as an unstable, humid
air mass remains in place.
Outlook: Moisture will persist over the area through Monday, with a
weak frontal zone likely to linger over the region into Tuesday.
Periodic restrictions and SHRA/TSRA likely will result.
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.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Flash Flood Watch from 8 PM EDT this evening through Monday
morning for GAZ010-017-018.
Wind Advisory until 4 AM EDT Monday for GAZ010-017.
NC...Flash Flood Watch from 8 PM EDT this evening through Monday
morning for NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-
507-509.
Wind Advisory until 4 AM EDT Monday for NCZ033-049-050-053-
063>065-501-503-505-507-509.
High Wind Warning until 4 AM EDT Monday for NCZ033-048>052-058-
059-062.
SC...Flash Flood Watch from 8 PM EDT this evening through Monday
morning for SCZ001>003.
Wind Advisory until 4 AM EDT Monday for SCZ001>003.
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SYNOPSIS...HG
NEAR TERM...ARK
SHORT TERM...HG
LONG TERM...HG
AVIATION...ARKHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 456 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017 GAZ026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510- SCZ004>014-019-090900- Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland- Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Caldwell- Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg- Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood- 456 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Heavy rain possible. The remnants of Hurricane Nate will move north across east Tennessee today and tonight producing periods of heavy rainfall and gusty winds. In addition, a few isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. ..Monday...Heavy rain possible. ..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office. NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-090900- Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- 456 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western 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. High Wind Warning. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. ..Monday...High winds and flooding possible. ..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office. GAZ010-017-NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-090900- Rabun-Habersham-Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains- Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- 456 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 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. Wind Advisory. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. ..Monday...Heavy rain with flooding possible. ..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office. NCZ033-049-050-090900- Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- 456 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY BELOW 3500 FEET... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western 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. High Wind Warning. Wind Advisory. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. ..Monday...High winds and flooding possible. ..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office. GAZ018-090900- Stephens- 456 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia. .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. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. ..Monday...Heavy rain with flooding possible. ..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, or flash flooding to our office. JPT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1255 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
SCZ003-006-007-081800-
Greenville Mountains SC-Spartanburg SC-Greater Greenville SC-
1255 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
...TORRENTIAL TROPICAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT EASTERN GREENVILLE AND
WESTERN SPARTANBURG COUNTIES UNTIL 200 PM EDT...
At 1252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and embedded
thunderstorm with torrential rainfall 11 miles east of Greenville
Downtown, or near GSP Airport, moving north at 20 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Greer, Mauldin, Taylors, Simpsonville, Five Forks, Duncan, Lyman,
Landrum, Wellford and Inman.
Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2
inches per hour will be possible in these areas. Expect street
flooding of low-lying 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.
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LAT...LON 3472 8229 3517 8239 3518 8201 3475 8204
3474 8210 3476 8211 3475 8212 3478 8213
3478 8215 3473 8217
TIME...MOT...LOC 1652Z 186DEG 15KT 3487 8219
HGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
136 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
NCZ507>510-SCZ007-081830-
Greater Rutherford NC-Polk Mountains NC-Rutherford Mountains NC-
Eastern Polk NC-Spartanburg SC-
136 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
...TORRENTIAL TROPICAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT RUTHERFORD...POLK AND
NORTHWESTERN SPARTANBURG COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM EDT...
At 133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of intense
showers and embedded thunderstorms producing heavy, tropical
rainfall near Columbus and Landrum, moving north at 30 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Columbus, Rutherfordton, Landrum, Tryon, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat
Cave, Green Hill, Mill Spring, Thermal City and Lake Adger.
Wind gusts up to 30 mph and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas. Expect street flooding of
low-lying areas to develop.
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 3552 8191 3516 8204 3517 8222 3520 8222
3520 8228 3532 8231 3539 8226 3541 8227
3545 8228 3547 8226 3546 8225 3550 8222
3552 8223
TIME...MOT...LOC 1733Z 188DEG 25KT 3522 8215
HGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
258 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
NCZ033-050-503>506-081945-
McDowell Mountains NC-Burke Mountains NC-Greater Burke NC-
Eastern McDowell NC-Avery NC-Mitchell NC-
258 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN MCDOWELL...SOUTHEASTERN
MITCHELL...SOUTHERN AVERY AND NORTHWESTERN BURKE COUNTIES UNTIL 345
PM EDT...
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marion, moving north at 30 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Marion, Lake James State Park, Linville Falls, Lake James, B.R.
Parkway between Linville Falls and Grandfather, Nebo, Ingalls, North
Cove, Altamont and Ashford.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph and torrential rainfall rates up to 3 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Gusty winds can blow down trees that are dead, or that have weakened
root systems. Outdoor furniture and similar items can be tossed
around if not anchored. Seek shelter indoors.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio and tv
stations, as well as local cable tv outlets for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3599 8179 3596 8181 3595 8180 3561 8191
3563 8203 3602 8206
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 187DEG 25KT 3567 8197
08PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
305 PM EDT SUN OCT 08 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0248 PM TROPICAL STORM 1 SSE BALSAM 35.42N 83.08W
10/08/2017 JACKSON NC FIRE DEPT/RESCUE
TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON CABIN FLATS ROAD AS
REPORTED BY BALSAM VFD.
&&
HARRYGSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 305 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017 SCZ007-008-013-081945- Cherokee SC-Union SC-Spartanburg SC- 305 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SPARTANBURG... SOUTHWESTERN CHEROKEE AND NORTHWESTERN UNION COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM EDT... At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Union, or 9 miles west of Buffalo, moving north at 25 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Spartanburg, Pacolet, Cowpens, Pacolet Mills, Croft State Park, Cedar Springs, Boiling Springs SC, Roebuck and Thicketty. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio and tv stations, as well as local cable tv outlets for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3462 8180 3463 8190 3504 8199 3503 8169 TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 178DEG 23KT 3467 8185 08
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
317 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
SCZ001-002-004-005-082000-
Pickens Mountains SC-Greater Pickens SC-Greater Oconee SC-
Oconee Mountains SC-
317 PM EDT SUN OCT 8 2017
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN PICKENS AND EASTERN
OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM EDT...
At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Seneca, moving north at 40 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Seneca, Clemson, Six Mile, Salem, Lake Keowee, Jocassee Gorges, Lake
Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park, Keowee Toxaway State Park and Table
Rock State Park.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph and torrential rainfall rates up to 3 inches
per hour will be possible in these areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
The combination of gusty winds and saturated soil conditions will
cause scattered trees and power lines to fall. Seek shelter inside an
interior room.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio and tv
stations, as well as local cable tv outlets for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee are in the path of this storm. Cloud
to ground lightning and gusty winds will create dangerous boating
conditions. Move to shore immediately.
&&
LAT...LON 3458 8300 3503 8299 3508 8278 3507 8278
3507 8277 3505 8275 3505 8273 3462 8285
3457 8290
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 185DEG 34KT 3466 8292
08The Greer radar (KGSP), 111 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:23 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Media reported trees blown down along Nub Garland Rd.
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