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Flood Watch issued September 25 at 11:17AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the followingareas, Elbert and Hart, western North Carolina, including thefollowing areas, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke,Greater Caldwell and Greater Rutherford, and upstate SouthCarolina, including the following areas, Anderson, CentralGreenville, Northern Spartanburg and Southern Greenville.* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in significant and damagingflooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying andflood-prone locations. Areas that are not typically impacted byfloodwaters may flood.* 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. Storm-totalrainfall of 5-9 inches is expected across the Piedmont andlower elevations of the foothills. This has the potential tobe an extremely rare event with significant and damagingflash-flooding along numerous 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 Watch issued September 25 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SCA Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possiblesomewhere within this area within the next 48 hours* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Landrum* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph- PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropicalstorm force. Conditions may still be gusty.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard againsttropical winds at this time.- ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from wind.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for majorflooding rain- 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:- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a fewtornadoes- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for afew tornadoes.- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable totornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter beforehazardous weather arrives.- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelterquickly.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- A few places may experience tornado damage, along withpower and communications disruptions.- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- http://scemd.org/planandprepare

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