Alert archive / Georgia / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 3, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this wind advisory at Feb 8, 2017, 2:45 PM EST for 13 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Feb 9, 2017, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 19 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 8, 2017, 2:45 PM EST (19:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 9, 2017, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 9, 2017, 7:46 PM EST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
Counties Catoosa County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Dade County, GA, Dawson County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Gilmer County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Murray County, GA, Towns County, GA, Union County, GA, Walker County, GA, White County, GA, Whitfield County, GA
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 152 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 547 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 75 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 184 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
784 WWUS72 KFFC 081945 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 245 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017 GAZ006>009-014>016-090345- /O.NEW.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.170209T0600Z-170210T0300Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Dawson-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 245 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday. * Locations...Northeast Georgia east of a line from the Cohutta Wilderness to Ellijay and Dawsonville. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 MPH with gusts 35 to 40 MPH. * Timing...From early Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GAZ001>005-011-090345- /O.NEW.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.170209T0600Z-170209T1500Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Chattooga- 245 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * Locations...Northwest Georgia north of a line from Summerville to Carters Lake. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 MPH with gusts around 35 MPH. * Timing...From early Thursday morning through the late morning. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
5 follow-up statements
582 WWUS72 KFFC 090336 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1036 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017 GAZ006>009-014>016-091000- /O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.170209T0600Z-170210T0300Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Dawson-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 1036 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THURSDAY... * Locations...Northeast Georgia east of a line from the Cohutta Wilderness to Ellijay and Dawsonville. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 MPH with gusts 35 to 40 MPH. * Timing...From early Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GAZ001>005-011-091000- /O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.170209T0600Z-170209T1500Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Chattooga- 1036 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * Locations...Northwest Georgia north of a line from Summerville to Carters Lake. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 MPH with gusts around 35 MPH. * Timing...From early Thursday morning through the late morning. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
885 WWUS72 KFFC 090802 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 302 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 GAZ006>009-014>016-091615- /O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Dawson-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 302 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Locations...Northeast Georgia east of a line from the Cohutta Wilderness to Ellijay and Dawsonville. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 MPH with gusts 35 to 40 MPH. * Timing...From early Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GAZ001>005-011-091500- /O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170209T1500Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Chattooga- 302 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Locations...Northwest Georgia north of a line from Summerville to Carters Lake. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 MPH with gusts around 35 MPH. * Timing...From early Thursday morning through the late morning. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
890 WWUS72 KFFC 091655 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1155 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 GAZ006>009-014>016-100100- /O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Dawson-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 1155 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Locations...Northeast Georgia east of a line from the Cohutta Wilderness to Ellijay and Dawsonville. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 MPH with gusts 35 to 40 MPH. * Timing...Through Thursday evening. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
012 WWUS72 KFFC 091925 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 225 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 GAZ006>009-014>016-100300- /O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Dawson-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 225 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Locations...Northeast Georgia east of a line from the Cohutta Wilderness to Ellijay and Dawsonville. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 MPH with gusts 30 to 40 MPH. * Timing...Through Thursday evening. * Impacts...These winds will break tree branches and may down some weaker trees, especially those in saturated soils from recent rainfall. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of at least 20 MPH, or gusts of at least 35 MPH, are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
114 WWUS72 KFFC 100046 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 746 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 GAZ006>009-014>016-100200- /O.CAN.KFFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Dawson-Lumpkin-White- Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland 746 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has cancelled the Wind Advisory for the northeast Georgia mountains. Winds will continue to diminish this evening as high pressure builds across the Southeast region. Wind gusts up to 25 MPH will remain possible across the highest elevations of northeast Georgia through midnight. $$ DJN
The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 7:24 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge, Emanuel, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson and 6 more | 66 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.