Last Updated on September 30, 2022 5:07 pm
Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 33National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC AL092022503 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
This product covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia
**IAN BECOMES POST-TROPICAL BUT THEFLOODING AND HIGH WIND THREAT CONTINUES**
NEW INFORMATION—————
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:– None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:– A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cabarrus, Catawba,Chester, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,Union NC, and York
* STORM INFORMATION:– About 130 miles southeast of Charlotte NC– 33.9N 79.2W– Storm Intensity 70 mph– Movement North or 350 degrees at 15 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW——————
Ian has made landfall on the South Carolina coast and is now movingnorth to north-northwest into the Carolinas and Virginia, andweakening as it does so. Ian has now become post tropical cyclone Ianas it takes on extratropical characteristics. Wind gusts of 35kts to40kts in the tropical storm warning area will continue through thisevening, and gradually taper off after dark.
An additional 2″ of rain remains possible through this evening andinto the overnight period in areas within a couple counties of theCharlotte Metro area, with reduced amounts further west. Some ares maysee localized flooding as soils become increasing saturated. The floodthreat will primarily affect the Piedmont, northern foothills, andnorthern mountains of North Carolina, and the eastern Upstate of SouthCarolina.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS—————–
* FLOODING RAIN:Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possibleextensive impacts across the Western Carolinas east of I-26 as wellas the mountains of Western North Carolina and the Blue RidgeEscarpment. Potential impacts include:– Flooding may prompt evacuations and rescues.– Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks inmultiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, andditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,runoff may run quickly down valleys whileincreasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Floodcontrol systems and barriers may become stressed.– Driving conditions become dangerous.
* WIND:Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts acrossthe western Piedmont of North Carolina and eastern Piedmont of SouthCarolina, including the Charlotte metro area. Potential impacts inthis area include:– Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchoredmobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.– Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped oruprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees areshallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.– A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urbanor heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions onbridges and other elevated roadways.– Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia,occasional strong wind gusts could knock down a few tree limbs orpower lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS———————————-
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during anemergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-pronearea, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a floodedroadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outletsfor official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changesto the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weatherwarnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:– For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov– For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org– For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE———–
The next local statement will be issued by the National WeatherService in Greenville-Spartanburg SC around 11 PM EDT, or sooner ifconditions warrant.
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