I live in South Carolina, about an hour away from Clemson. There has already been flash floods in the area with a couple of deaths. Saturday's forecast is predicting up to a historic 12 inches of rain to fall. Clemson states that the game is still scheduled but they are monitoring the situation and are waiting to see how this storm develops. The main concern, besides the flash flooding is that the field's drainage system will not be able to handle that much rain. The local news are advising residents in the area to stock up on food, water, batteries, flashlights and candles. Stay tuned.
ND/Clemson Game May Get Cancelled
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latest models have the storm staying several hundred miles off the coast and still south of the Carolinas as of sat night.
don't know how much water the area will get but it definitely will not be the full brunt of the storm...and while im guessing winds will be in the 15-20 mph range they shouldnt be anything approaching damaging.
don't know how much water the area will get but it definitely will not be the full brunt of the storm...and while im guessing winds will be in the 15-20 mph range they shouldnt be anything approaching damaging.
Weather threats not affecting Clemson, ESPN plans
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/sto...n-football-rain-forecast-notre-dame/73144900/
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/sto...n-football-rain-forecast-notre-dame/73144900/
What? The OP made a thoughtful post and he is absolutely right. They are supposed to get 12 inches on Saturday alone. Not from Joaquin but from tropical moisture. Western SC is already drenched. It is possible (although not yet likely) that the game coud be cancelled or subject to a scheduling change. Plus "your an idiot" drips with irony.
I'm in the Beaufort and we've had rain all day. I'd think the powers that be would at least consider changing the kick off to 2 pm. Forget ABC's pockets.
Nope. Weather forecasts are improving. Plus, when Clemson leveled the field's crown back in 2002, they installed a state of the art drainage system. The game will be played.
I live 15 minutes from Clemson and the local news has said nothing about stocking up on anything! There has been one death because some idiot drove through water this morning thinking it was a few inches deep and it ended up being 10 feet deep because the road washed away. Right now they are calling for 6-8 inches of rain with it being heavy at times with flash flood warnings and with the stadium being located on Lake Hartwell it can sometimes make the weather worse. The local Clemson sports talk radio has been try to get it cancel all day but I think Clemson knows if they don't play Saturday then they will not be a make up date to play the game.
Right now they are calling for 90% chance of rain with winds 18- 30 mph. The field drains really well except when it is a downpour then it floors because the drainage system can't keep up.
90%, it was 100%. This is just in the last few hours. The more east the hurricane moves, the better chance the front stalls further east.
Now at 80%. As I said, the hurricane moving east is going to move these numbers more to our favor.
Notre Dame booked extra hotel rooms. They are coming down FOR THE W!!!!!!!!
BEAT clemson!!!
BEAT clemson!!!
Here is the latest posted 5 hours ago. For those calling me an idiot, this is not from the Hurricane and there is no reason to call me names because I want to update everyone on the weather situation.
http://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=f8004a4925043d65&hl=en&gl=US&source=web
Posted 5 hours ago
Heavy rain to increase across the western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia today through this weekend with potentially historic and life threatening flash flooding possible.
A slowly moving upper level low pressure system over the Southeast states will interact with tropical moisture from Hurricane Joaquin off the Atlantic coast to produce copious rainfall across the western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia through the weekend. Areas of moderate to heavy rainfall have already developed across the region this morning, and the coverage and intensity of the rainfall will increase through tonight. Heavy rain will continue through much of the weekend, impacting many locations around the region where soils are already saturated. Although some uncertainty remains regarding the exact placement of the heaviest rainfall, confidence is fairly high that widespread five to ten inch rainfall totals will occur. A band of ten to twelve inches will be possible, with the latest trends focusing the heaviest rainfall potential on the upper Savannah River Area and the lower Piedmont of Upstate South Carolina. This amount of rainfall could result in significant. Life Threatening flash flooding and flooding along Main Stem rivers.
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from 8 AM EDT this morning through Monday morning.
The Flash Flood Watch continues for.
Recommended 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. Consider postponing travel if possible. Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, dont drown.
http://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=f8004a4925043d65&hl=en&gl=US&source=web
Posted 5 hours ago
Heavy rain to increase across the western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia today through this weekend with potentially historic and life threatening flash flooding possible.
A slowly moving upper level low pressure system over the Southeast states will interact with tropical moisture from Hurricane Joaquin off the Atlantic coast to produce copious rainfall across the western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia through the weekend. Areas of moderate to heavy rainfall have already developed across the region this morning, and the coverage and intensity of the rainfall will increase through tonight. Heavy rain will continue through much of the weekend, impacting many locations around the region where soils are already saturated. Although some uncertainty remains regarding the exact placement of the heaviest rainfall, confidence is fairly high that widespread five to ten inch rainfall totals will occur. A band of ten to twelve inches will be possible, with the latest trends focusing the heaviest rainfall potential on the upper Savannah River Area and the lower Piedmont of Upstate South Carolina. This amount of rainfall could result in significant. Life Threatening flash flooding and flooding along Main Stem rivers.
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from 8 AM EDT this morning through Monday morning.
The Flash Flood Watch continues for.
- Portions of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Hart and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland. Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan and union. In Upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson. Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, greater Oconee. Greater Pickens, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg, Union and York.
- From 8 AM EDT this morning through Monday morning.
- Heavy Rain has developed across the western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia this morning. The heavy rainfall will increase in coverage and intensity through Saturday and persist through late weekend as tropical moisture from Hurricane Joaquin off the Atlantic coast wraps into a low pressure system over the Southeast United States.
- Confidence is increasing that storm total rainfall will reach the 5 to 10 inch range over the weekend. Amounts could reach 10 to 12 inches across the upper Savannah River area, as well as the lower Piedmont of Upstate South Carolina. These periods of very heavy rainfall are expected to produce flash flooding along smaller creeks and streams, with significant flash flooding possible, especially in areas that already received heavy rain in recent days. Flooding will also likely develop along the main stem Rivers over the weekend and possibly persist into early next week. In addition, occasional gusts of 25 to 30 mph from the strengthening easterly winds may combine with the saturated soil conditions to knock down trees, resulting in isolated power outages. People living near streams should monitor the situation closely through the weekend. Now is the time to decide what to do if threatened by flood waters.
Recommended 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. Consider postponing travel if possible. Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, dont drown.
I think Kelly said they were leaving a day early and planning on staying through Monday if necessary. Currently GSP Airport is not experiencing any major delays.
I live here. Yes, it has been mentioned there was a possibility. Did you just not see my Public alert post? 12 inches of rain and flash flooding MAY impact whether the game is played. Read between the lines and have some common sense.
It's wet. It's been raining a TON. It's going to be the same on Saturday, but the game will be played. It's weather. Let's redirect this thread and discuss what the torrential rains mean for the game itself.
In everything I read, the big advantage ND has is in the trenches. The Clemson O-line is suspect. Our D-line may not be a bunch of All-Americans, but our front 7 has been a big strength. Rain and wet will definitely impact the dynamic skills of Watson, who is undoubtedly Clemson's key to the game. I think it lessons his potential impact.
On the other side of the ball, we have a redshirt freshman QB, a great pair of RBs who are home run threats on every play, and a massive, experience O-line. I recognize the front 7 of Clemson is good, and they have a great CB, but everything sets up for us to just POUND THE ROCK with Prosise and Adams. The weather will make that an easier choice for playcalling. I also think there is a 95% chance that Wimbush gets some meaningful time. Imagine the speed he brings as a dual-threat QB.
My biggest concern with the weather is special teams. We know there will be missed FGs, crappy punts and maybe some slippery balls. We have to make sure that the game isn't decided on special teams, because we could lose it if it does.
I think the weather overall is a great thing for ND, and I think the sports talk guy quoted above knows it too. ND wins it going away. 35-14.
if the game is played and the forecast proves as serious as predicted, a lot of questions will be raised!
if lives are lost, people will be in CYA mode!
if lives are lost, people will be in CYA mode!
Well said. I agree 100% the weather favors ND based on the OL, Prosise and maybe even Fuller. Good luck trying to cover him on a slippery field. However I am a little nervous our DB's may slip and get burned for some big plays.
Exactly Perse. Just because Clemson is stating now that they are planning on playing the game, safety concerns may preempt this if the weather takes a turn for the worse. The roads down near Clemson are old country roads. I don't know how the hell fans are going to get there, but more importantly, get home. But IMO the game will be played. That is why I wrote MAY be postponed.
Athens, GA (Bama at UGA) is only an hour and a half away from Clemson and will experience similar weather. The days 2 biggest games will both be played in monsoons.
I am from the Northeast so inclement weather is just business as usual for me. Since moving to SC a few years ago, people here freak out over a little rain and temperatures below 32 degrees. They actually close or delay schools in Greenville County when the temperature dips below 32 degrees. That is baffling to me. I remember walking to school in snow storms.
The only way the game is cancelled, or postponed to Sunday, is if there is lightning, or the Stadium gets washed away.
I expect the tough Northern team will hold up very well against the soft Southerners.
I expect the tough Northern team will hold up very well against the soft Southerners.
Not at all sure who the weather favors. Some players just seem able to play in really poor conditions while most struggle. Nearly all games are won or lost in the trenches sort of speak, and so not sure I buy that bad weather makes this any more compelling. I expect the difference to be which team has the few key skill players who simply ball better in bad weather. Hope it's ND.
The concern is actually the emergency response resources that could be needed, but unavailable due to the need pooled resources for the game. Lots of law enforcement and EMS required for a game like this.
I am sure the local police and emergency service people know what is best. As most of us know conditions can vary significantly within a few miles. Watching the web cams now everything is normal...classes are still going on...a little bit of light rain. Tomorrow? Who knows. I think you are headed to the game so maybe give us a live report.
Hey Tex - How are you ? I appreciate your post -total crap shoot as to how a game would go in soggy conditions . As you said I hope it favors the Irish .
Wonder how well those drains work? Last field I was at they assured us they could handle 12" an hour but we only got 5" one hour and it flooded until the rain slowed down. That's still a lot of rain but I expected no water on field if that's what they had claimed. Anyway, I don't care, will find a TV somewhere nice and dry, hopes it's a good game weather be damned.
LOL. That is what my Dad used to say to me when he had to walk to school in the snow. Fond memories. Thanks for that!
