Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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WWUS82 KGSP 192228
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
628 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024
SCZ012-192300-
Laurens SC-
628 PM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024
...A THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL WILL
IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LAURENS COUNTY UNTIL 700 PM EDT...
At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with intense
lightning and torrential rainfall 7 miles west of Laurens, or 7 miles
northeast of Ware Shoals, moving east at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Laurens, Waterloo, Ware Shoals, Lake Greenwood, Hickory Tavern, and
Mountville.
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 3435 8218 3437 8218 3438 8220 3438 8221
3439 8222 3439 8223 3440 8223 3440 8224
3442 8226 3456 8220 3454 8192 3428 8202
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 287DEG 7KT 3446 8215
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