716 WGUS62 KGSP 102104 FFAGSP Flood Watch National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 504 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018 ...HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE BEFORE AND DURING THE PASSAGE OF TROPICAL CYCLONE MICHAEL... .As Michael approaches from the south tonight, a strengthening southeasterly flow of moisture will increase the potential for heavy rain on the east side of the mountains. The main area of heavy rain associated with Michael will then spread northeast into the region late tonight. The threat for heavy rain and flash flooding will be highest during the day on Thursday. The storm will pass quickly, ending the threat from west to east late tomorrow afternoon and evening. NCZ033-049-050-053-064-065-501>510-110515- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0011.000000T0000Z-181012T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Transylvania-Henderson- Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke- McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains- Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Mount Mitchell State Park, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Lake Lure, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Lake Adger, and Mill Spring 504 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * a portion of western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Transylvania, and Yancey. * through Thursday evening * Heavy rain associated with a southeast flow of moisture ahead of Michael is expected to develop today near the Blue Ridge Escarpment. As much as 2 to 5 inches of rain could fall across the eastern slopes of the mountains and foothills of North Carolina as the storm passes, with higher amounts possible along the immediate escarpment. * Dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding could develop across this area, especially near the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Isolated landslides are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ GAZ028-029-SCZ002-003-005>007-010>013-019-110515- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0011.181011T0400Z-181012T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Hart-Elbert-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson-Abbeville- Laurens-Union-Greenwood- Including the cities of Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Caesars Head, Cleveland, Marietta, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six 504 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert and Hart. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Greater Greenville, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, and Union. * from midnight EDT tonight through Thursday evening * Heavy rain associated with Michael will spread into the area beginning late tonight and continuing into tomorrow afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible, with the highest amounts near the Blue Ridge Escarpment and across the area southeast of a line from Elberton, Georgia, to Union, South Carolina. * The heavy rain and very high rainfall rates could produce dangerous flash flooding across the area. Streams and creeks are likely to rise quickly during the heavy rainfall, and flood nearby low-lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ008-009-014-110515- /O.CON.KGSP.FF.A.0011.181011T1000Z-181012T0400Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Cherokee-York-Chester- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Blackstock, Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls 504 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of piedmont North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Union. In upstate South Carolina, Cherokee, Chester, and York. * from Thursday morning through Thursday evening * Heavy rain associated with Michael will spread into the area beginning very early tomorrow morning and continuing through tomorrow evening. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with the highest amounts likely to be across the Charlotte metro area. * The heavy rain and very high rainfall rates could produce dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding across the area. Parts of the Piedmont that had heavy rain last month may be more susceptible to flash flooding and urban flooding. Streams and creeks are likely to rise quickly during heavy rain, and flood nearby low-lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$