Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
501 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024

SCZ010-192130-
Anderson SC-
501 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL
IMPACT CENTRAL ANDERSON COUNTY UNTIL 530 PM EDT...

At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with intense
lightning and torrential rainfall near Anderson, moving southeast at
5 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Anderson, Homeland Park, Williamston, Northlake, West Pelzer,
Anderson Airport, Belton, and Sandy Springs.

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 3457 8279 3473 8251 3464 8245 3462 8245
      3459 8242 3458 8243 3457 8242 3444 8269
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 336DEG 6KT 3454 8262

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