Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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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.
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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
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