For the third consecutive day, a cluster of thunderstorms moved from central Georgia into and across Rabun County, resulting in quite a bit of wind damage.
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The episode as NWS GSP wrote it up.
For the third consecutive day, a cluster of thunderstorms moved from central Georgia into and across Rabun County, resulting in quite a bit of wind damage.
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 Jun 25, 1:42 PM EST, 1 hour 44 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
242 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
Scattered thunderstorms will impact the area again this afternoon
and evening with damaging winds possible. A weak cold front will
drop through the forecast area tonight, bringing more seasonable
temperatures Tuesday. A passing trough will increase chances for
showers and storms Wednesday, with hot weather returning to end the
week.
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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 2pm EDT Monday. Round of thunderstorms, some possibly severe,
is just beginning this afternoon across the CWA. SBCAPE is good
with afternoon heating, though MLCAPE is more moderate. Windshear
is moderate as well, and activity is being assisted by propagation
of upstream system. Per CAMs, thunder is anticipated to continue
through the evening, with activity becoming focused more to the east
after 7pm and ending after 10pm. Upper flow is weak and westerly,
but a shortwave has developed in association with MCS propagating
into the area. As system passes by this evening, surface trough
moves further off shore and surface ridge becomes established with
high pressure building-up east of the Appalachians in a warm-season
wedge set-up. Sagging frontal boundary becomes a wedge front
Tuesday morning, bringing somewhat cooler air with low overcast
across the region. Despite cooler and cloudy conditions on Tuesday
due to wedge, enough instability developes in the afternoon for some
thunderstorms, though with less coverage and intensity than ones
today.
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.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 120 pm Monday: Cyclonic mid/upper tropospheric flow will
quickly return to the forecast area early in the short term, before
the upper trough axis shifts to the East Coast late in the period.
Surface boundary will be sliding south and west across the area at
the start of the period, with short term model guidance depicting
strong low level convergence along the boundary, along with not-too-
shabby warm sector instability (and it is a June front, so
instability extends for at least a couple of hundred miles to the
"cool" side of the boundary). Meanwhile, with strong instability
still likely to develop Tue pm across the TN Valley, clusters of
convection will have plenty of opportunity to end up in our forecast
area through at least the first half or so of the period.
Slow-moving back door fronts this time of year are red flags for
potential flash flooding, as they provide ample opportunity for
training and/or anchored cells, and in fact the latest runs of the
GFS and NAM are signaling this potential in producing blobs of heavy
rainfall across the southern half of the area Tue evening.
Surface boundary will wash out and the air mass modify rather
quickly by mid-week, with strong instability likely developing
across the area Wed afternoon/evening, as the trough axis and
attendant front/surface trough are progressing across the TN Valley
and southern Appalachians. Another round of at least scattered
convection is therefore expected during this time, supporting 40-60
pops across the area. Increasing height gradient associated with
approaching trough will yield modest deep-layer shear, which should
be sufficient to allow some degree of convective organization posing
an enhanced threat of locally damaging winds. Increasing
anticyclonic flow aloft, along with lower theta-E area spilling into
the area should allow for a significant draw down in convective
activity Thu afternoon, although small chances for terrain-
influenced diurnal convection will still exist. Temps will be near
normal to begin the period, but return to several degrees above
climo by Thursday.
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.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 130 PM EDT Monday: Mid level high pressure will be centered
over the eastern states for the extended period leading to continued
hot conditions with mainly diurnally driven showers and
thunderstorms. The hottest day of this period looks to be Friday
when the mid level high is closest overhead. The combination of the
actual temperature and the humidity will lead to peak heat indices
near 105 in the Piedmont region. As the high moves off to the
northeast of the area Saturday through next Monday, it will be
slightly less hot with peak heat indices 100 to 105 outside the
mountains.
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.AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Thunderstorms with outflows approaching
severe limits are expected all areas this afternoon through the
evening as a complex of storms currently across KY/TN/AL/GA
propagates southeastward. Weak front currently oriented northwest-
southeast across CLT may help provide additional focus at times, but
front is diffuse, and severe storms are possible all areas. Thunder
moves west to east across the area, exiting after 2 or 3Z. Gradual
southwest movement of front will continue to veer winds at KCLT,
though weakness of pressure gradient will keep winds light to
variable many locations. Main trough associated with front moves
east, allowing a cold-air-damming surface high to bring
northeasterly winds and low-overcast into the area by early Tuesday
morning at KCLT, and other locations later. Some light rain/drizzle
is expected behind the wedge front; and by Tuesday afternoon, models
develop some CAPE again, despite CAD conditions, giving some chance
for thunderstorms.
Outlook: Through midweek, a slow-moving or stalled front will
enhance coverage of SHRA/TSRA, mostly in the afternoon/evening.
Patchy morning fog and/or low stratus may increase as well in
mountain valleys and/or locations with wet ground.
Confidence Table...
18-24Z 00-06Z 06-12Z 12-18Z
KCLT High 100% High 100% Med 63% High 85%
KGSP High 100% High 85% Med 63% High 80%
KAVL High 100% High 90% Med 63% High 85%
KHKY High 100% High 99% Low 56% Med 77%
KGMU High 100% High 100% Med 61% High 84%
KAND High 100% High 100% Med 69% High 92%
The percentage reflects the number of guidance members agreeing
with the scheduled TAF issuance flight rule category. Complete hourly
experimental aviation forecast consistency tables and ensemble forecasts
are available at the following link:
www.weather.gov/gsp/aviation
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.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...None.
SC...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...SW
NEAR TERM...WJM
SHORT TERM...JDL
LONG TERM...SW
AVIATION...WJMHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 109 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018 GAZ010-017-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068-069-072- 501>510-261715- Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey- Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Cleveland-Lincoln-Cabarrus-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk- 109 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 218 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina and western North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main threat, and large hail will also be possible. Dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning and brief heavy rain can be expected as well. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. ..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. ..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ070-071-082-SCZ001>014-019-261715- Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Union- Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg- Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood- 109 PM EDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 218 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main threat, and large hail will also be possible. Dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning and brief heavy rain can be expected as well. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. ..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Wednesday...Excessive heat possible. ..Thursday...Excessive heat possible. ..Friday...Excessive heat possible. ..Saturday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
345 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
SCZ014-252015-
Chester SC-
345 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CHESTER COUNTY
UNTIL 415 PM EDT...
At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northeast of Winnsboro, or 4 miles west of Great Falls, moving
east at 45 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Great Falls, Fort Lawn, Richburg and Fishing Creek Reservoir.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible in these areas.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
Upstate South Carolina.
LAT...LON 3467 8089 3465 8089 3464 8090 3462 8089
3460 8089 3456 8087 3454 8088 3456 8106
3473 8103 3474 8087 3470 8086
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 283DEG 37KT 3456 8098
WJMSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
349 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
NCZ033-049-050-053-501-503-505-252015-
Buncombe NC-McDowell Mountains NC-Yancey NC-Caldwell Mountains NC-
Burke Mountains NC-Mitchell NC-Avery NC-
349 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MCDOWELL...MITCHELL...
AVERY...NORTHEASTERN BUNCOMBE...YANCEY AND NORTHWESTERN BURKE
COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM EDT...
At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 5 miles northwest of Newland to 11 miles south of
Burnsville, and moving east at 30 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Newland, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Bakersville,
Beech Mountain In Avery County, Crossnore, Sugar Mountain and Seven
Devils.
Wind gusts up to 55 mph and nickel size hail 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.
These storms 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.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
western North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3627 8189 3621 8190 3619 8186 3616 8183
3611 8181 3612 8169 3573 8200 3571 8203
3564 8207 3570 8257 3580 8248 3582 8241
3586 8243 3615 8217 3615 8214 3611 8213
3610 8208 3613 8205 3612 8203 3629 8192
TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 268DEG 24KT 3612 8202 3575 8235
CarrollPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
355 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0339 PM TSTM WND DMG LEICESTER 35.65N 82.69W
06/25/2018 BUNCOMBE NC 911 CALL CENTER
A COUPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN. LARGE HAIL WAS ALSO REPORTED.
&&
KRENTZPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
400 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0255 PM HAIL 3 W INMAN 35.05N 82.14W
06/25/2018 E1.25 INCH SPARTANBURG SC SOCIAL MEDIA
1.25 INCH HAIL REPORTED AT NEW CUT ROAD AND GOWAN ROAD.
&&
HGPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
413 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0405 PM TSTM WND DMG BRYSON CITY 35.43N 83.45W
06/25/2018 SWAIN NC 911 CALL CENTER
A COUPLE LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN AT THE COUNTY 911 CENTER.
&&
KRENTZPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
420 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0405 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 W GREAT FALLS 34.57N 80.94W
06/25/2018 CHESTER SC 911 CALL CENTER
REPORT OF A COUPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN.
&&
KRENTZThe Greer radar (KGSP), 124 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:26 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
County comms reported numerous trees blown down across the county.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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