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  "id": "2020-10-28-clemson-university-tropical-storm-zeta",
  "slug": "clemson-university-tropical-storm-zeta-2020-10-28",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Clemson University",
    "shortName": "Clemson",
    "state": "SC",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "CU Alert",
    "enrollment": 28000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-10-28",
    "type": "severe-weather",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "confirmed-threat",
    "headline": "Tropical storm warning; morning classes online; remote work urged",
    "headlinePublic": "Tropical storm warning; morning classes online; remote work urged",
    "summary": "Clemson issued a [CU SAFE ALERT for an Upstate Tropical Storm Warning related to Zeta](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2020/10/28/cu-safe-alert-upstate-tropical-storm-warning-issued/), directing morning main-campus and Greenville classes online until 12:15 p.m. and encouraging remote work.",
    "outcome": "Delayed operations Thursday morning; testing at Littlejohn suspended per notice.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2020-10-28 ~18:45 (CU Alerts)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "CU SAFE ALERT: Upstate Tropical Storm Warning Issued\n\nA Tropical Storm Warning means that sustained winds greater than 39 mph (34 kt) or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less.\n\nThe highest risks from TS Zeta include high winds and rains in the very early to mid-morning timeframe. Be prepared for possible impacts:\n\n- Individuals should be prepared for possible localized flooding, high winds, numerous downed trees and power outages.\n\n- Be safe when driving. Already saturated grounds and high winds can lead to downed trees and power lines.\n\nUniversity Main Campus/Greenville Open with Delayed Operations; Testing at Littlejohn Suspended\n\nClemson University officials continue to monitor weather conditions as Hurricane Zeta approaches the area. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Upstate, with increased risk of flooding and high winds through the morning hours for the Main and Greenville campus area.\n\nAll in-person and hybrid classes scheduled for main campus and Greenville for Thursday morning (until 12:15 p.m.) will be conducted entirely online. Employees are encouraged to work remotely if possible, and should work with their supervisors to adjust schedules to ensure safety if in-person work is required. Those employees with critical response and emergency responsibilities should report to work as scheduled.\n\nFor up-to-date weather forecasts please visit the Greenville/Spartanburg National Weather Service’s website and stay tuned to local media or NOAA weather radios.",
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  ],
  "context": "Official full text from [alerts.clemson.edu](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2020/10/28/cu-safe-alert-upstate-tropical-storm-warning-issued/).",
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-21",
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