Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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123 WWUS82 KGSP 192135 SPSGSP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 535 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 SCZ010-011-192200- Abbeville SC-Anderson SC- 535 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 ...A THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL ANDERSON AND NORTH CENTRAL ABBEVILLE COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT... At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with intense lightning and torrential rainfall 8 miles east of Anderson, or near Biltmore Park. This storm was nearly stationary. Locations to be impacted include... Belton, Honea Path, and Broadway Lake. Torrential rainfall rates up to 3 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 3440 8258 3452 8259 3457 8242 3456 8242 3454 8241 3454 8239 3453 8237 3437 8236 TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 266DEG 3KT 3448 8250 $$ KRENTZ