ND/Clemson Game May Get Cancelled

[Pazuzu]

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Posted 3 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. The coverage and intensity of the rainfall will increase from the East this evening and through tonight. Heavy Rain will fall 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, perhaps somewhere across 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 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.
• Through Monday morning.
• Rain will increase in coverage and intensity tonight and will 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 Savannah River basin, as well as the lower Piedmont of Upstate South Carolina. 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.

 

[IRISHJD98]

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.

That makes sense. I noticed the link to tigernet said tonight's soccer game were still going to be played, and I was thinking if they won't cancel a stupid soccer game it can't be that bad. But I'm guessing they don't get a bunch of crazy drunken fans for those games either.

 

[Pazuzu]

Here is an update from Clemson reported by USA Today so it looks promising:

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The Clemson athletic department said the 11th-ranked Tigers contest with No. 7Notre Dameremains on schedule (8 p.m. ET) for Saturday, despite forecasts of up to a foot of rain for this weekend.

The school said athletic officials met Friday morning and confirmed their ability to operate the game. They feel confident in the planned resources and personnel at Death Valley. The school said in a statement that the field is in good playing condition and power to Memorial Stadium remains unaffected, despite reported outages in other campus areas.

School athletic leaders confirmed with the Highway Patrol and the Clemson Police Department that necessary manpower will be on hand for the sold-out game.

The school also said ESPN's College Game Day is still scheduled for Saturday morning on campus.

 

[Irish215]

@cbfowler: After meetings earlier about rain/flood concerns at #Clemson -- school decided to keep 8ET start time. #NDvsCLEM will be wet n' wild

 

[Pazuzu]

Just saw local news. Rainfall now is predicted to be between 4-8" which Clemson University states is no problem. I think we are fine unless weather turns worse. Of course, these weatherman these days suck. Go ND. Now I have to find a place to watch the game because Directv sucks.

 

[I4CUTigers]

Just saw local news. Rainfall now is predicted to be between 4-8" which Clemson University states is no problem. I think we are fine unless weather turns worse. Of course, these weatherman these days suck. Go ND. Now I have to find a place to watch the game because Directv sucks.

Knowing the accuracy of weathermen, it'll probably be clear sky and sunny at 8 pm

 

[IRISHJD98]

Knowing the accuracy of weathermen, it'll probably be clear sky and sunny at 8 pm

They usually get the temp close.

 

[theskibro]

However, I think the game will be played. We will have to see. I am kicking myself for switching over to DirectTV. Every time it drizzles I lose my signal. Not much chance of me seeing the game unless I go out to a sports bar.

I have DISH and never a problem DTV sux

 

[mirer03]

However, I think the game will be played. We will have to see. I am kicking myself for switching over to DirectTV. Every time it drizzles I lose my signal. Not much chance of me seeing the game unless I go out to a sports bar.

I was in the same boat... go buy a digital antenna from best buy for about 50 bucks. I can pull in all broadcast networks in full HD where I am in Houston. Not sure how strong the signals are in SC, but the digital antenna is a lifesaver for DTV when it rains.

 

[Pazuzu]

I was in the same boat... go buy a digital antenna from best buy for about 50 bucks. I can pull in all broadcast networks in full HD where I am in Houston. Not sure how strong the signals are in SC, but the digital antenna is a lifesaver for DTV when it rains.

Thanks. I may do that.

 

[Pazuzu]

The latest from the national Weather Forecast. We look like we are good to go to declaw tigers:

Tonight
Patchy drizzle before midnight, then rain after midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 56. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 3pm, then showers after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog. High near 62. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 3 and 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9pm. Low around 61. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then showers after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. Northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.