Isolated thunderstorms developed over northeast Georgia during the afternoon. One of the storms produced brief damaging winds in Elbert County.
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Isolated thunderstorms developed over northeast Georgia during the afternoon. One of the storms produced brief damaging winds in Elbert 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 Jul 13, 3:41 PM EST, 31 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
441 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
.SYNOPSIS...
A weak surface boundary will remain stalled across the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgiathrough the weekend. Meanwhile,
tropical cyclone Barry will weaken after landfall and move northward
through the Mississippi River Valley. High amounts of moisture
associated with Barry will spread east across the Ohio Valley and
into the Appalachians by the middle of next week.
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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 430 pm: Convective activity is becoming increasingly clustered
in the southeast quadrant of the CWFA thanks to weak steering winds
and modestly large DCAPE values allowing for good outflows. A couple
cells have grown tall enough to expect severe winds and possibly
marginally severe hail, but we have gotten little ground truth so
far. Impressive localized rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
likely under some of these clusters. WPC has issued a Mesoscale
Precip Discussion to discuss this threat. Updated PoP/Sky into
late evening to account for the diurnal decline; the cirrus debris
that has spread over the area may limit additional expansion of
precip save for where the outflows are able to tap into previously
developed instability.
Synoptic pattern changes little over the next 24 hours, with a
slight increase in heights, and a little northwesterly surface
flow developing behind surface trough that analysis indicates is
now southeast of the region. This will help the boundary layer to
dry a little for Sunday, with dewpoints declining a degree or two,
and precipitable water off several tenths of an inch. Reduction in
moisture for Sunday results in high-res models producing reduced
amounts of thunder Sunday afternoon.
Influence of Hurricane/TS Barry is limited this far away, but
combination of southerly flow due to distant Barry well to the
West, and the trough to the East now past the area, is giving some
enhancement to thunderstorms this afternoon, with storms having
greater intensity roughly along the dewpoint gradient across
the region.
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.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 115 PM Saturday: The overall pattern across the Carolinas and
NE GA will change little over the short term. A weak subTrop ridge
will dominate and maintain general subsidence...while the sfc
pattern remains rather difuse. A shift in a llvl trof to the east is
expected and this shud return afternoon convective coverage to more
normal development...which favors the higher terrain in a diurnal
cycle. Deep layered shear and the steering flow remain weak...so
expect slow movng tstms each afternoon with multicell clusters
possible insitgated by storm ouflows. Instability will be on the low
end as well...yett few storms could become quite strong to severe in
areas of differntial heating. With PAWT values remaining arnd 1.75
inches...the deeper cells will be capable of producing high rainfall
rates and perhaps create localized hydro issues. The latest GFS keeps
noctunal tstms ongoing Mon night in elevated convection...however
this scenario was tempered in the grids due to little to no support
from the other op models. Max and min temps will remain right arnd
normal for mid July...while dewpoints in the L70s maintain muggy
conds.
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.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 155 PM Saturday: Confidence is good with the handling of the
remnants of TC Barry to begin the ext period. All the op models
have the system attenuating over the wrn OH Valley as it interacts
with nrn stream westerlies...then little model differences noted as
the remnants reach the NC mtns early Thu. The EC model does have a
more pronounced crossing while the GFS lingers the trop enhanced air
over the CWFA into Fri. Either way...Thursday looks to see an uptick
in convective coverage and column saturation. The going PoPs have
this idea covered well and little adjs were made to those grids.
Overall...will anticipate a hot and humid period with deep afternoon
pulse convec...however a hydro threat will increase Thu into Fri
as the airmass is likely mixed with higher trop moisture. The GFS is
bringing in a crossing cold front Sat...but so far it/s the only
model depicting this...so no sigfnt changes were made to the day 8
grids which for now has a persistence type fcst from Fri. Max temps
will remain in the low to mid 90s and with high dewpoints...apparent
temps shud approach adv level criteria across the srn most zones by
Fri. Mins will also remain a cat or so abv normal levels.
&&
.AVIATION /21Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Round of thunderstorms under way leading to
VCTS and TEMPO TSRA for all TAF sites. High-res models have storms
continuing until around 00z. Tropical conditions continue through
Sunday, with afternoon showers and light winds. Weather pattern
changes little, but boundary layer moisture decreases slightly on
Sunday due to a little dry advection behind trough southeast of the
area. This should result in less morning fog, and reduced intensity
and coverage for showers Sunday afternoon. Fog is still forecast
for isolated mountain valleys that are prone to it, with KAVL the
only TAF site likely to see fog.
Outlook: More typical, scattered convective coverage expected into
the middle of next week. Patchy fog and low cigs remain possible
during the morning hours.
Confidence Table...
20-02Z 02-08Z 08-14Z 14-18Z
KCLT High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KGSP High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KAVL High 100% High 100% Low 52% High 91%
KHKY High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KGMU High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KAND High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
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
&&
.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...None.
SC...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...SBK
NEAR TERM...Wimberley/WJM
SHORT TERM...SBK
LONG TERM...SBK
AVIATION...WJMHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 349 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065- 068>072-082-501>510-SCZ001>014-019-142000- Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander- Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba- Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union- Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke- McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains- Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains- Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee- Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York- Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood- 349 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina, western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms will continue across the area into the evening hours. Localized urban and small stream flooding will be possible along with numerous cloud-to-ground lighting strikes. Some thunderstorms may have gusty winds, and damaging wind gusts may occur with one or two of the strongest storms. The greatest coverage of the thunderstorms will be across the Upstate of South Carolina, northeast Georgia, and the southern and central mountains of western North Carolina. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are requested to forward any reports of large hail, damaging winds, or flash flooding to our office.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
406 PM EDT SAT JUL 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0345 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 S WELLFORD 34.93N 82.10W
07/13/2019 SPARTANBURG SC FIRE DEPT/RESCUE
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE REPORTED A LARGE TREE DOWN ON POWER
LINES ON HICKORY DR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
&&
LECSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
407 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
SCZ013-014-132030-
Union SC-Chester SC-
407 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT CHESTER
AND NORTHERN UNION COUNTIES UNTIL 430 PM EDT...
At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning 4 miles north of Union, or 4 miles southeast of
Jonesville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Other strong thunderstorms
were developing over the southern half of Chester County, also
moving slowly east or southeast.
Locations to be impacted include...
Union, Chester, Monarch Mill, Buffalo, Jonesville, Lockhart,
Carlisle, Richburg, Lowrys and Chester State Park.
In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 45 mph, dime size
hail 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.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.
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 3457 8144 3472 8182 3474 8181 3491 8171
3490 8164 3488 8163 3489 8159 3487 8156
3488 8153 3487 8153 3488 8152 3487 8149
3485 8147 3482 8147 3482 8103 3455 8100
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 298DEG 12KT 3479 8162
MOORESpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
422 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
NCZ071-082-132045-
Union NC-Mecklenburg NC-
422 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MECKLENBURG AND
SOUTHWESTERN UNION COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM EDT...
At 421 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Indian Land, or near Marvin, moving southeast at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Monroe, South Charlotte, Indian Trail, Weddington, Stallings,
Pineville, Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw, Mineral Springs and Marvin.
Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail and very heavy rainfall rates
up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in these areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 3487 8067 3488 8079 3494 8078 3508 8091
3517 8086 3498 8046
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 319DEG 10KT 3504 8081
MOORESpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
435 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
NCZ068-070-071-SCZ008-009-132100-
Gaston NC-Cleveland NC-Mecklenburg NC-York SC-Cherokee SC-
435 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT
SOUTHWESTERN MECKLENBURG...SOUTHEASTERN CLEVELAND...SOUTHERN
GASTON...YORK AND NORTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM EDT...
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning 7 miles southwest of Gastonia, or near Crowders
Mountain State Park, moving southeast at 15 mph. Another strong
thunderstorm was located just west of Tega Cay, also moving
southeast at 15 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Gastonia, Rock Hill, York, Southwest Charlotte, Kings Mountain, Fort
Mill, Belmont, Pineville, South Gastonia and Tega Cay.
In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 45 mph, dime size
hail 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.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.
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 3508 8091 3507 8091 3503 8090 3501 8091
3499 8089 3492 8086 3490 8088 3484 8087
3482 8090 3482 8124 3491 8147 3508 8152
3518 8151 3527 8138 3528 8126 3525 8101
3516 8085 3502 8085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 306DEG 14KT 3517 8125
MOORESpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
500 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
SCZ014-132130-
Chester SC-
500 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT CHESTER
COUNTY UNTIL 530 PM EDT...
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning near Chester, moving east at 25 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Chester, Richburg, Lowrys, Chester State Park, Blackstock, Leeds,
Cornwell and Edgemoor.
In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 45 mph and dime
size hail 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.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.
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 3454 8096 3458 8143 3462 8142 3482 8135
3482 8090 3480 8089
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 278DEG 20KT 3472 8119
MOORESpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
503 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
NCZ070-071-082-SCZ009-132130-
Gaston NC-Union NC-Mecklenburg NC-York SC-
503 PM EDT Sat Jul 13 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT
SOUTHWESTERN MECKLENBURG...SOUTHEASTERN GASTON...SOUTHWESTERN UNION
AND YORK COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM EDT...
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning 9 miles northeast of York, or near Lake Wylie,
moving southeast at 25 mph. Other strong storms were located near
Waxhaw and also near McConnells.
Locations to be impacted include...
Rock Hill, York, Gastonia, Central Charlotte, South Charlotte,
Southwest Charlotte, Weddington, Fort Mill, Pineville and South
Gastonia.
In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch
hail and very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be
possible in these areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.
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 3486 8074 3485 8079 3494 8078 3508 8091
3503 8090 3501 8091 3499 8089 3492 8086
3490 8088 3487 8088 3484 8087 3482 8090
3482 8135 3495 8127 3516 8134 3525 8124
3521 8078 3508 8071
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 294DEG 20KT 3509 8112
MOOREThe Greer radar (KGSP), 109 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:13 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
County comms reported a tree blown down on Lexington Highway and another tree down on a vehicle on Elbert St in Elberton.
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