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Freeze Warning 2, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

March 4, 20178 counties in South Carolina; 16 counties in North Carolina; Elbert County, Georgia

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this freeze warning at Mar 4, 2017, 9:10 AM EST for 8 counties in South Carolina; 16 counties in North Carolina; Elbert County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 5, 2017, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2017, 9:10 AM EST (14:10 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2017, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 5, 2017, 9:00 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
All 25 counties

Elbert County, GA, Alexander County, NC, Burke County, NC, Cabarrus County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Catawba County, NC, Cleveland County, NC, Davie County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Iredell County, NC, Lincoln County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rowan County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Union County, NC, Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC, Cherokee County, SC, Chester County, SC, Greenwood County, SC, Laurens County, SC, Union County, SC, York County, SC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:12 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

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 175 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2017-03-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2017-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -29 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2143 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

337 
WWUS72 KGSP 041410
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
910 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...Freezing temperatures expected again tonight...

.A broad area of Canadian high pressure will settle over the
region through Sunday morning. Clear sky and light wind will
allow for optimum cooling conditions. Temperatures are not 
expected to be quite as cold tonight as they were this morning, 
but some areas will likely have freezing conditions again.

GAZ029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510-
SCZ005>014-019-042215-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170304T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KGSP.FZ.A.0002.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, 
Ruckersville, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, 
Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, 
Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, 
Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, 
Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, 
Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, 
Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, 
Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, 
Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
910 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to
9 AM EST Sunday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...The foothills and Piedmont regions of the 
  Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 50s. lows in the upper 20s to
  lower 30s.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures will kill sensitive plants 
  left outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or 
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other 
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-SCZ004-042215-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170304T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KGSP.FZ.A.0002.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0001.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Greater Oconee-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Lavonia, 
Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Seneca, 
and Oakway
910 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to
9 AM EST Sunday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...The foothills and Piedmont regions of the 
  Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* WINDS...South 5 mph or less.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the lower 60s. lows in the middle 30s.

* IMPACTS...Areas of frost will damage or kill sensitive plants 
left outdoors..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. 
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

ARK
3 follow-up statements
052 
WWUS72 KGSP 041933
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
233 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...Freezing temperatures expected again tonight...

.A broad area of Canadian high pressure will settle over the
region through Sunday morning. Clear sky and light wind will
allow for optimum cooling conditions. Temperatures are not
expected to be quite as cold tonight as they were this morning,
but some areas will likely have freezing conditions again.

GAZ029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510-
SCZ005>014-019-050400-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, 
Ruckersville, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, 
Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, 
Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, 
Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, 
Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, 
Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, 
Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, 
Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, 
Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
233 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The foothills and Piedmont regions of the 
  Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures will kill sensitive plants 
  left outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-SCZ004-050400-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0001.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Greater Oconee-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Lavonia, 
Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Seneca, 
and Oakway
233 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the Lakeland region of northeast 
Georgia and western South Carolina.

* WINDS...South 5 mph or less.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the middle 30s.

* IMPACTS...Areas of frost will damage or kill sensitive plants 
  left outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

ARK
858 
WWUS72 KGSP 050328
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1028 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...Freezing temperatures expected again tonight...

.A broad area of Canadian high pressure will settle over the
region through Sunday morning. Clear sky and light wind will
allow for optimum cooling conditions. Temperatures are not
expected to be quite as cold tonight as they were this morning,
but some areas will likely have freezing conditions again.

GAZ029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510-
SCZ005>014-019-051130-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, 
Ruckersville, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, 
Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, 
Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, 
Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, 
Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, 
Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, 
Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, 
Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, 
Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
1028 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The foothills and Piedmont regions of the 
  Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures will kill sensitive plants 
  left outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-SCZ004-051130-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0001.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Greater Oconee-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Lavonia, 
Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Seneca, 
and Oakway
1028 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the Lakeland region of northeast 
  Georgia and western South Carolina.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the mid 30s. highs in the mid 60s.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the middle 30s.

* IMPACTS...Areas of frost will damage or kill sensitive plants 
  left outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$
147 
WWUS72 KGSP 050923
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
423 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...Freezing temperatures expected this morning...

.A broad area of Canadian high pressure will remain over the 
region this morning. Clear sky and light wind will allow for 
optimum cooling conditions. Some areas will likely have freezing 
conditions again, particularly across the foothills and northwest
Piedmont of North Carolina.

GAZ029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510-
SCZ005>014-019-051400-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, 
Ruckersville, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, 
Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, 
Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, 
Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, 
Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, 
Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, 
Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, 
Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, 
Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
423 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...The foothills and Piedmont regions of the 
  Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures will kill sensitive plants 
  left outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-SCZ004-051400-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Greater Oconee-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Lavonia, 
Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Seneca, 
and Oakway
423 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the Lakeland region of northeast 
  Georgia and western South Carolina.

* WINDS...North 5 mph or less.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the middle 30s.

* IMPACTS...Areas of frost will damage or kill sensitive plants 
  left outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this freeze warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this freeze warning went out at Mar 4, 6:38 AM EST, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 6:38 AM EST, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
638 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Cool, dry high pressure will remain in control of the area before a
warming trend commences ahead of a cold front early next week. The
front will bring rain chances back into the forecast on Tuesday
before a dry high moves back into the region to end the work week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 630 AM EST: Current fcst still looks like it is in decent
shape. Most of the outlying areas east of the mtns, away from the
large population centers and large lakes, are below freezing. No
changes.

A slowly progressive upper pattern, featuring a ridge approaching
from the west, will continue to support a large surface high to our
north. The high will keep our weather fair and cool through the next
24 hours. A passing short wave may bring some mid-level clouds
across the northern half of the fcst area during the day, otherwise
sky will be mostly clear and wind should be light. As a result,
expect another seasonally cool night tonight, with temps dropping
down to at or below freezing across parts of the Upstate and the
Foothills/Wrn Piedmont of NC. Will keep the Freeze Watch intact with
this issuance and will plan to upgrade to a Freeze Warning for
tonight across much of that area once the ongoing Freeze Warning
runs out later this morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 245 AM EST Saturday: the short term fcst picks up at 12z on
Sunday with broad upper trofing moving off the New England Coast
and upper ridging slowly building over the Eastern CONUS. The ridge
axis is expected to be centered over our area by Monday afternoon
and should be over the East Coast by the end of the period 12z Tues.
As the ridge axis drifts farther east, another broad upper trof
will dig down across the Northern Plains and approach the Great
Lakes. The trof is not expected to approach our area until later
in the medium range.

At the sfc, broad high pressure will be centered over New England
to start the period. This will cause low-lvl winds to veer around
to southerly allowing temps to begin warming. By early Monday, a
broad plume of deep lyr moisture will begin to move into the CWFA
from the west as the high begins to drift offshore. By early Tuesday,
another significant cold front will approach the Western Carolinas
from the NW, however the system is not expected to reach the CWFA
by the end of the period. As for the sensible fcst, the period should
be mostly dry with dewpts rebounding on Monday. Could cover will
steadily increase across the CWFA from late Sunday onward. POPs
also increase from just a slight chance on Monday to a high-end
solid chance by the end of the period at 12z Tuesday. Temps will
be above normal thru the period with isolated patchy frost still
possible Monday morning over portions of the NC Foothills and Northern
Piedmont as temps drop into the mid 30s and winds remain light.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 230 AM EST Saturday: Guidance has come into generally better
agreement on most features in the medium range. The extended period
starts Tuesday morning with an upper level trough approaching the
eastern CONUS and a surface high off the east coast. Global models
are showing far better consistency in the earlier timing of the
surface low deepenging over Ontario and the associated frontal
system sweeping acorss the central and eastern CONUS. Plentiful
moisture will be in place over the southeast Tuesday morning and pre-
frontal precipitation will be beginning across most of the area as a
well-defined cold front approaches the Appalachians. Despite the
strength of the front and decent upper level support, thunder is not
advertised in the public forecast considering instability (surface-
based or elevated) is practically nonexistent during the Tuesday-
Wednesday time frame. QPF will be generally light (one inch or less)
and beneficial for most of the area.

After the front passes Wednesday morning, rapid clearing will take
place during the day on Wednesday. Heights will rise relatively
quickly after the frontal passage as a dry surface high moves into
the southeast, keeping maximum temperatures well above average and
only dropping overnight lows to a few degrees above average. Dry
conditions will then persist through the balance of the work week as
the flow flattens aloft. The combined influence of a clipper and
another surface low spinning up via lee-side cyclogenesis may begin
to increase rain chances next weekend, though there remains
substantial uncertainty regarding the evolution of these features.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: VFR through the period as dry high pressure
remains in control. Wind should be light from the N/NE or calm to
begin with, but wind comes up, expect a progression from ENE by mid
morning to ESE in mid/late morning, to SW in the afternoon as the
high pressure center moves east. Could see an increase in midlevel
clouds across the northern tier as a weak system passes to our north
today, but it does not look like we will have enuf cloudiness to
constitute a ceiling. Wind should go light/variable or calm again
with sunset.

Outlook: VFR. Drier conditions will continue into early next week.

Confidence Table...

            11-17Z        17-23Z        23-05Z        05-06Z
KCLT       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGSP       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAVL       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KHKY       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGMU       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAND       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%

The percentage reflects the number of guidance members agreeing
with the scheduled TAF issuance flight rule category. Complete hourly
experimental aviation forecast consistency tables and ensemble forecasts
are available at the following link:

www.weather.gov/gsp/aviation

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Although a Fire Danger Statement was not needed, increased fire danger
will persist across the fcst area today and tonight especially for the
non-mountain zones. Fuel moisture and RH values remain low, however winds
are expected to be weaker compared to the past few days. RH values will
likely increase a bit for Sunday with considerable increases expected for
Monday.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Freeze Watch from late tonight through Sunday morning for
     GAZ018-026-028-029.
     Freeze Warning until 9 AM EST this morning for GAZ018-026-028-
     029.
NC...Freeze Watch from late tonight through Sunday morning for
     NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510.
     Freeze Warning until 9 AM EST this morning for NCZ035>037-056-
     057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510.
SC...Freeze Watch from late tonight through Sunday morning for
     SCZ004>014-019.
     Freeze Warning until 9 AM EST this morning for SCZ004>014-019.

&&

SYNOPSIS...LEV
NEAR TERM...PM
SHORT TERM...JPT
LONG TERM...LEV
AVIATION...PM
FIRE WEATHER...JPT
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 4, 6:02 AM EST, 3 hours 8 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
602 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510-051115-
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
602 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for piedmont North Carolina and
western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.
   Freeze Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

..Sunday...Frost/freeze possible. A Freeze Watch is in effect for
late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-051115-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
602 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ010-017-SCZ001>003-051115-
Rabun-Habersham-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
602 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia and upstate
South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Increased wildfire danger. Low relative humidity values and dry
fuels will result in increased fire danger.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ004>014-019-051115-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Union-Chester-Greenwood-
602 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia and upstate
South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Increased wildfire danger. Low relative humidity values and dry
fuels will result in increased fire danger. In addition, please
listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet
for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.
   Freeze Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

..Sunday...Frost/freeze possible. A Freeze Watch is now in effect
for late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Tuesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Wednesday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Thursday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
..Friday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

JPT

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 4, 8:21 AM EST, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
821 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-050000-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City,
Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville,
Toccoa, Royston, Whitworth, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon,
Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton,
and Ruckersville
821 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

Dry high pressure has settled over Northeast Georgia today.
Relative humidity values will drop to 25 percent or less for at
least four hours while winds remain light out of the southwest
during the afternoon. The low humidity will combine with dry
fuels to produce an increased risk of fire danger this afternoon
and continue into the early evening.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn...use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

ARK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 9:10 AM ESTFrost AdvisoryGSP24 hr

Nearby

Freeze Warnings in North Carolina, 2017Freeze Warnings in South Carolina, 2017Freeze Warnings in Georgia, 2017Every freeze warning in 2017

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.