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Tornado Watch issued September 26 at 9:01PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SCTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 687 INEFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIESIN THE WESTERN PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINACABARRUS GASTON MECKLENBURGUNION NCIN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIESIN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINACHESTER GREENWOOD LAURENSUNION SC YORKTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLACKSTOCK, CATAWBA, CHARLOTTE,CHESTER, CLINTON, CONCORD, CORNWELL, GASTONIA, GREAT FALLS,HUNTERSVILLE, INDIAN TRAIL, KANNAPOLIS, LAURENS, MATTHEWS,MONARCH MILLS, MONROE, NINETY SIX, ROCK HILL, TRINITY, UNION,WARE SHOALS, AND WEDDINGTON.

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Flood Watch issued September 26 at 6:45PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the followingareas, Elbert and Hart, North Carolina, including the followingareas, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, EasternMcDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell,Greater Rutherford, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan and UnionNC, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas,Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Cherokee, Chester,Greenwood, Laurens, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Greenville,Southern Spartanburg, Union SC and York.* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected due to theinteraction of tropical moisture along a stationary front,followed by the passage of Tropical Storm Helene. Additionalrainfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected across the Piedmont andfoothills. This has the potential to be an extremely rareevent with significant and damaging flash-flooding alongnumerous streams possible.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodA Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential forrapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is avery dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typicallyflood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to takeaction quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 10:44PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Rock Hill- Fort Mill* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 60 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39to 57 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropicalstorm force. Conditions may still be gusty.- PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials.- ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed- Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Communityofficials are now assessing the extent of actual windimpacts accordingly.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for majorflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formajor flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues arelikely.- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especiallyif you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations andrescues.- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks inmultiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos,and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys whileincreasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides.Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Many places where flood waters may coverescape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofmoving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with someweakened or washed out.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tornado Watch is in effect- Situation is favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for severaltornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plans should still include the potential for severaltornadoes.- PREPARE: Keep informed should additional weather alerts beneeded.- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelterquickly.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- Several places may experience tornado damage with a fewspots of considerable damage, power loss, andcommunications failures.- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobilehomes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snappedor uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossedabout. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- http://scemd.org/planandprepare

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