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Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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372 WWUS82 KGSP 191954 SPSGSP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 354 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 GAZ018-026-028-SCZ104-192030- Hart GA-Franklin GA-Stephens GA-Greater Oconee SC- 354 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 ...A THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL IMPACT FRANKLIN...SOUTHEASTERN STEPHENS...NORTHERN HART AND SOUTH CENTRAL OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL 430 PM EDT... At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with intense lightning and torrential rainfall 5 miles east of Carnesville, or near Canon, moving northeast at 20 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Carnesville, Royston, Reed Creek, Lavonia, Gumlog, Canon, Franklin Springs, Bowersville, Martin, and Avalon. 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 3437 8333 3460 8319 3450 8297 3448 8299 3448 8294 3444 8285 3442 8285 3427 8311 3427 8312 3424 8317 TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 227DEG 18KT 3439 8314 $$ KRENTZ