Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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700 WWUS82 KGSP 060625 SPSGSP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 225 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 SCZ009-014-060700- York SC-Chester SC- 225 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...A THUNDERSTORM WITH FREQUENT LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL CHESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL YORK COUNTIES UNTIL 300 AM EDT... At 223 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with frequent lightning with intense lightning near Chester, moving northeast at 15 mph. This storm may produce strong gusty winds up to 40 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Chester, Rock Hill, Lowrys, Mcconnells, and Edgemoor. In addition to intense lightning, 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. && && LAT...LON 3464 8116 3474 8131 3497 8116 3483 8092 TIME...MOT...LOC 0623Z 217DEG 14KT 3475 8118 $$ KRENTZ