Scattered thunderstorms and storm clusters developed over upstate South Carolina during the late afternoon and evening. A few of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts.
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Scattered thunderstorms and storm clusters developed over upstate South Carolina during the late afternoon and evening. A few of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts.
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 Aug 3, 1:30 PM EST, 2 hours 40 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 230 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022 .SYNOPSIS... Subtropical high pressure over the western Atlantic will maintain control of our weather pattern for the rest of the week. We can expect predominately afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day with the best coverage generally over the higher terrain. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Convection has initiated across the sw/rn NC mtns with isol cells remaining rather weak for now. Good sbCAPE on the order of 2500 J/kg is available yet no distinct triggers are noted outside of mtn top convg. There remains a weak sfc bndry generally along the I-85 corridor where dCAPE values have increased over 1000 J/kg...so storms that develop east of the mtns could produce stg/svr downbursts later this afternoon. Thunderstorm activity will wane after sunset and the overnight period will see lowering winds, which may set the stage of for dense fog development outside of longer lasting debris clouds. The best chance for dense fog still looks to be across the NC mtn valleys where drainage flow may aide in formation. The overall synoptic pattern does not change much Thu. The area will remain in a general weakness within the ulvl ridge as subTrop high nudges in more from the east bringing weak energy traversing the wrn periphery and the wrn part of the FA. Still, the sfc ridge will maintain decent llvl moist adv and allow for afternoon storms across most locales as sfc temps rise to the m90s and dewpoints remain elevated in sw/ly flow. Soundings are similar to this afternoon, with modest sbCAPE seen on the NAM while the overall column flow remains quite weak. With little triggering, expect similar pulse or multi-cell storms, a few possibly reaching severe levels, moving slowly north and northeast. && .SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 1230 PM Wed: Still expecting the Bermuda High to strengthen at the end of the week. Weak troughing associated with northern CONUS wave train will persist across the Appalachians on Friday, but heights rise slightly and contours flatten north of the region by Saturday. The zone of most obvious convergence on the periphery of the Bermuda ridge looks to remain to our north, so can't say that will have much of an effect on our precip chances. Diurnal convection will remain the norm, with reduced partial thicknesses supporting a return to near-normal temps. Flow thru most of the atmospheric column will remain southerly to southwesterly, so initiation generally should remain focused over the mountains. However, wind speeds aloft will be weak enough it is hard to be confident that propagation will be preferred in any one direction. Thus we can make a case for Piedmont initiation along outflows from the mountain activity, and perhaps from the sea breeze in the late aftns or early evenings. Sfc-midlevel theta-e lapses will be seasonably large perhaps simply as a result of high sfc moisture; soundings don't depict a clear deep dry layer. Thinking the threat of isolated damaging microbursts is about average for this time of year, with possibility of localized excessive rainfall continuing from high PWATs and slow storm motion. && .LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... As of 200 PM Wed: Trough moving thru central/eastern Canada Sunday will subsequently begin to dig into the NE CONUS. Bermuda ridge appears to begin weakening Sunday as a result of this progression, and furthermore a very weak inverted trough may move in from the Atlantic. That suggests an uptick in diurnal convective chances that day, and the best overall chance of the period. Meanwhile, Rockies ridge will strengthen; combined with the continued dig of the trough into our region, some degree of pattern change appears in store by the middle of next week. Models do not yet agree well on when the trough arrives, but would appear poised to enhance convective coverage when it does. Given the distant time range and limited confidence, have depicted PoPs falling back a little for Mon-Tue but still a little above climo. Temps continue near to just below climo, with the threat for isolated microbursts or excessive rain continuing. && .AVIATION /19Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... At KCLT and elsewhere: VFR conds continue this afternoon outside of or near deep convection. The model trend has been to keep a better storm potential across the NC terminals, esp at KAVL this afternoon n and evening. So, have Prob30s for these sites, except VCTS at KHKY. Less convective confidence for the SC terminals, but still think a VCTS is warranted with weak bndry lingering just south of I-85. Morning VSBY/CIG issues are possible at KAVL, with IFR or lower conds possible before daybreak lasting a few hrs. Winds will remain generally light and continue to veer se/ly to sw/ly across the non/mtns as an Atl high nudges in from the southeast. Winds at KAVl will remain channeled light nw/ly. Outlook: A typical summertime pattern is expected to persist through late week. Fog and low stratus may develop each morning in the mountain valleys and wherever appreciable rain fell the previous day. && .GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. NC...None. SC...None. && SYNOPSIS...JPT NEAR TERM...SBK SHORT TERM...Wimberley LONG TERM...Wimberley AVIATION...SBK
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 600 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510- SCZ010>013-019-101>109-041000- Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Madison-Yancey- Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains- Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford- Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC- Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville- Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg- 600 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, the mountains and foothills of North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and torrential downpours possible. A few of the storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts the main threat. The storms should diminish gradually during the evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ008-009-014-041000- Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Cherokee-York-Chester- 600 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the western Piedmont of North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and evening, with gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and torrential downpours possible. One or two of the storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts the main threat. The storms should diminish gradually during the evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. PM
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
412 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
SCZ012-019-032045-
Laurens SC-Greenwood SC-
412 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Laurens
and Greenwood Counties through 445 PM EDT...
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Greenwood, or 10 miles southwest of Ninety Six
Historic Site, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Greenwood, Ninety Six, Cokesbury, Hodges, Lake Greenwood State Park,
Lake Greenwood, Greenwood State Park, Ninety Six Historic Site,
Waterloo and Promised Land.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3398 8205 3399 8215 3397 8218 3399 8221
3402 8224 3430 8225 3438 8211 3424 8192
3420 8194 3418 8191 3416 8191 3414 8189
3402 8196 3400 8199 3397 8201 3396 8205
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 197DEG 12KT 3401 8211
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
RWHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
426 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
GAZ029-032100-
Elbert GA-
426 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Elbert
County through 500 PM EDT...
At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Elberton, or near Nancy Hart State Park, moving
northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Nancy Hart State Park, Middleton, Lake Russell, Fortsonia and Rice
Town.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3399 8283 3398 8284 3398 8286 3401 8291
3401 8292 3402 8294 3403 8294 3403 8295
3413 8268 3398 8264 3399 8266 3398 8270
3398 8273 3397 8278
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 156DEG 7KT 3394 8276
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
RWHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
449 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
SCZ011-019-032115-
Abbeville SC-Greenwood SC-
449 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central
Abbeville and northwestern Greenwood Counties through 515 PM EDT...
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northwest of Greenwood, or near Hodges, moving northwest at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Greenwood, Ware Shoals, Due West, Cokesbury, Hodges and Shoals
Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3432 8247 3440 8223 3439 8223 3439 8222
3438 8221 3437 8219 3435 8217 3433 8217
3433 8214 3420 8211 3413 8231
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 156DEG 7KT 3424 8225
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RWHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
501 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
GAZ029-032130-
Elbert GA-
501 PM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Elbert
County through 530 PM EDT...
At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Elberton, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elberton, Middleton, Dewy Rose, Sweet City and Fortsonia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3399 8283 3398 8286 3401 8291 3401 8294
3403 8294 3404 8295 3404 8298 3408 8300
3408 8301 3410 8304 3411 8303 3424 8288
3404 8271 3397 8279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 135DEG 9KT 3403 8285
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
RWHThe Greer radar (KGSP), 79 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:09 UTC.
4 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
County comms relayed multiple reports of trees blown down just east of the city of Abbeville.
County comms relayed reports of numerous trees blown down in the Antreville area.
Public reported trees blown down in the Iva area.
Fire dept reported numerous trees blown down in the area around Old Clemson Highway and Lawrence Bridge Rd.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in South Carolina in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in South Carolina, August 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1053885, 1053886, 1053887, 1053888.