Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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WWUS82 KGSP 192257
SPSGSP
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
657 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024
SCZ012-013-109-192330-
Laurens SC-Southern Spartanburg SC-Union SC-
657 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024
...A THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL
IMPACT EAST CENTRAL LAURENS...SOUTH CENTRAL SPARTANBURG AND
SOUTHWESTERN UNION COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM EDT...
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with intense
lightning and torrential rainfall 5 miles southeast of Laurens, or 4
miles west of Clinton, moving northeast at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Laurens, Clinton, Joanna, Mountville, Cross Keys, Cross Anchor,
Kinards, and Ora.
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 3451 8207 3471 8183 3450 8167 3446 8170
3445 8172 3438 8178 3434 8198
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 246DEG 10KT 3446 8195
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