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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

October 8, 20179 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this high wind warning at Oct 8, 2017, 4:28 AM EDT for 9 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 8, 2017, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Oct 8, 2017, 4:28 AM EDT (08:28 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 8, 2017, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 9, 2017, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Avery County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Swain County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:28 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 8, 4:16 PM EDTTROPICAL STORMHighlands, NCNUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES FROM HIGH WINDS AROUND HIGHLANDS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 274 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 00:00Z on 2017-10-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 125 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2017-10-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 130 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
125 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-100 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
532 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
197 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

079 
WWUS72 KGSP 080828
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
428 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...Strong winds associated with Nate will impact portions of the
area this afternoon through Monday morning...

.The passage of tropical system Nate west of the mountains will 
cause strong winds particularly over higher terrain.

NCZ048-082000-
/O.UPG.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T1800Z-171009T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0004.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Madison-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, and Luck
428 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon
to 4 AM EDT Monday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Areas in and close to the mountains of far western
  North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow trees and power 
  lines down.

* TIMING...This afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts 
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-082000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0004.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
and Poplar
428 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a High Wind Warning ABOVE 3500 FEET, which is in effect from 4 PM
this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...This afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts up
  to 60 mph are possible at elevations above 3500 feet.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts 
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ051-052-058-059-062-082000-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0004.171008T1800Z-171009T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0004.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands
428 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon
to 4 AM EDT Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Areas in and close to the mountains of far western
  North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow trees and power
  lines down.

* TIMING...This afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ063-064-082000-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0004.171008T1800Z-171009T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Rabun-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, 
and Little River
428 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to
4 AM EDT Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Areas in and close to the mountains of far western 
  North Carolina and northeast Georgia

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to cause tree falls and 
  power outages.

* TIMING...Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ017-NCZ053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-082000-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Habersham-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, 
Hollywood, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, 
Old Fort, Saluda, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
428 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Areas in western North Carolina and upstate South 
  Carolina in and near the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
142 
WWUS72 KGSP 081246
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
846 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...Strong winds associated with Nate will impact portions of the
area this afternoon through Monday morning...

.The passage of tropical storm Nate west of the mountains will 
cause strong winds particularly over higher terrain.

NCZ033-049-050-082100-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0004.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
and Poplar
846 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT MONDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...This afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 60 mph are possible at elevations above 3500 feet.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-082100-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0004.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands
846 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Areas in and close to the mountains of far western 
  North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow trees and power 
  lines down.

* TIMING...This afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-082100-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Asheville, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Saluda, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
846 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Areas in western North Carolina and upstate South 
  Carolina in and near the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

ARK
833 
WWUS72 KGSP 081853
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
253 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...Strong winds associated with Nate will impact portions of the
area this evening through Monday morning...

.The passage of tropical storm Nate west of the mountains will
cause strong winds particularly over higher terrain.

NCZ033-049-050-090300-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0004.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
and Poplar
253 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY BELOW
3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 60 mph are possible at elevations above 3500 feet.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-090300-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0004.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands
253 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Areas in and close to the mountains of far western 
  North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow trees and power 
  lines down.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-090300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T2000Z-171009T0800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Asheville, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Saluda, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
253 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Areas in western North Carolina and upstate South 
  Carolina in and near the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

ark
076 
WWUS72 KGSP 090221
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1021 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...Strong winds associated with Nate will impact portions of the
area this evening through Monday morning...

.The passage of tropical storm Nate west of the mountains will
cause strong winds particularly over higher terrain.

NCZ033-049-050-090800-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171009T0800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-171009T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
and Poplar
1021 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY BELOW
3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-090800-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171009T0800Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands
1021 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Areas in and close to the mountains of far western 
  North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow trees and power 
  lines down.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-090800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-171009T0800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Asheville, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Saluda, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
1021 PM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Areas in western North Carolina and upstate South 
  Carolina in and near the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds are expected to blow some trees down 
  and possibly power lines.

* TIMING...Through early Monday morning.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
897 
WWUS72 KGSP 090743
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
343 AM EDT Mon Oct 9 2017


NCZ033-049-050-090845-
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Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
and Poplar
343 AM EDT Mon Oct 9 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING BELOW
3500 FEET...

Winds will continue to subside over the next few hours, but gusty
winds may still bring down tree limbs and make driving difficult
through daybreak.

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-090845-
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Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, 
Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands
343 AM EDT Mon Oct 9 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds will continue to subside over the next few hours, but gusty
winds may still bring down tree limbs and make driving difficult
through daybreak.

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-090845-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-171009T0800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Asheville, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Saluda, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
343 AM EDT Mon Oct 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds will continue to subside over the next few hours, but gusty
winds may still bring down tree limbs and make driving difficult
through daybreak.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 8, 10:32 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPHenderson, Transylvania3 days
Oct 8, 10:32 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe43 hr
Oct 8, 1:23 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe37 hr
Oct 8, 1:23 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson40 hr
Oct 8, 1:23 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPMadison51 hr
Oct 8, 1:23 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningGSPHaywood36 hr
Oct 8, 1:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPPolk54 min
Oct 8, 2:25 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPMcDowell, Rutherford35 min
Oct 8, 2:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPMcDowell47 min
Oct 8, 3:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPJackson, Transylvania2 hr
Oct 8, 4:38 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPBurke, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rutherford37 min
Oct 8, 4:45 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPHaywood, Jackson, Macon, Transylvania3 hr
Oct 8, 5:12 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedGSPBurke, Caldwell, Cleveland48 min
Oct 8, 5:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPBuncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford41 min
Oct 8, 5:55 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedGSPCaldwell35 min
Oct 8, 6:12 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPPolk2 hr
Oct 8, 6:24 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPCleveland, Rutherford36 min
Oct 8, 6:30 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Rutherford, Yancey2 hr
Oct 8, 7:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland45 min
Oct 8, 7:54 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell2 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.