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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

October 7, 201713 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Oct 7, 2017, 3:03 PM EDT for 13 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia. It took effect at Oct 8, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 7, 2017, 3:03 PM EDT (19:03 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 8, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 9, 2017, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Habersham County, GA, Rabun County, GA, Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:05 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, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 236 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 2017-10-07Temperature 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 2017-10-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1017 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

845 
WWUS72 KGSP 071903
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
303 PM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

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

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

GAZ017-NCZ033-048>050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ001>003-
081915-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.171008T1800Z-171009T1200Z/
Habersham-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-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, Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, 
Old Fort, Saluda, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
303 PM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Sunday to 8 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...South 15 to 25 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 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-081915-
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.A.0004.171008T1800Z-171009T1200Z/
Rabun-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, 
Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, 
Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, 
Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, 
and Little River
303 PM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon
through Monday morning.

* 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 30 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 Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$
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-
/O.EXP.KGSP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171009T0800Z/
/O.EXP.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
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-
/O.EXP.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
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.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Oct 7, 2:55 PM EDT, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 7, 2:55 PM EDT, 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
255 PM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
The remnants of Hurricane Nate will move northward through the
southeast, traveling up the western slopes of the Appalachians late
this weekend. Deep moisture and heavy rainfall will spread across
the region on Sunday and Monday. Scattered showers and storms may
linger through next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 2:30pm EDT Saturday:

Main weather maker for the next couple days will be TC Nate, with a
fairly accurate path expected west of the Appalachians.  With the
Appalachians and nearby areas in the right-front quadrant of Nate,
some impacts from wind and heavy precipitation are expected.

Prior to the passage of Nate, the current regime the area has been
under with light northeasterly wedge flow, will end with low-level
winds beoming southeasterly ahead of Nate tonight.  Current
scattered showers have been occurring with southeasterly flow along
the coast moving some moisture into the wedge flow area.  Model
guidance has some diurnal reduction in these showers this evening
with precipitaiton increasing again with upslope enhancement over
the mountains later tonight and early Monday morning.  Main slug of
precipitation occurs Sunday evening as nate approaches.

Due to extensive cloudiness and rain, there is a subued diurnal
range in temperatures with lows and highs about 10 degrees apart,
and 5 to 10 degrees above normal for highs and 20 degrees above
normal for lows.

Very strong low-level shear with the passage of Nate will give some
chance for brief high-shear tornadoes.  Lates GFS has 0-1km shear of
40 to 45kts Sunday night; however, this is also the time of diurnal
minimum instability, with MLCAPE down below 200 j/kg.  Situation
will bear watching, but this is probably not a big threat at this
time.

Winds increase from the west Sunday night, with the strongest winds
expected at high elevations and ridge tops.  Wind gusts approaching
50kts at the higher elevations in some places should be sufficient
to produce some tree falls, hence the need for wind headlines
beginning 2pm on Sunday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 245 PM EDT: The TC Nate remnants will lift northward across
the deep South into south-central Tennessee by the beginning of the
short term period early Sunday evening. This will herald the onset of
the most intense period of high Appalachians winds and heavy
rainfall in the southerly/southeasterly upslope areas. We now expect
a relatively narrow window of focus of the most intense hazards to
occur late Sunday through early Monday and headlines will be
featured accordingly.

First regarding winds, an 850 mb jet of 45 to 50 kt will expand
around the weakening tropical circulation and traverse the NC
mountains quickly from 00Z to 12Z Monday. A High Wind Watch will be
posted for the extreme southern Appalachians, with an area of solid
Advisory winds surrounding across the central/northern mountains and
and eastern slopes. The higher ridges will certainly see the best
potential for damaging gusts, but heavy showers could mix the winds
down into the mountain valleys, and quickly saturating soils could
enhance downed trees in the far southern mountains.

We enter this event with very, very dry antecedent conditions, so
will be cautious to post Flash Flood Watches at this point. Model
QPF totals have come down a bit from previous runs, but with solid 5
or 7 inch amounts still likely in the upslope areas, and localized
enhancements possibly of 8+ inches a few spots. Precipitable water
values will likely run 2 to 2.25 inches Sunday night, but FFG values
are quite high with 3 hour values 3 to 4 inches in the most upslope
prone counties and generally 4+ east of the mountains. The
inclination will be to keep FFA areas quite small, confined mainly
to the southern mountains in light of river forecasts and local
upslope enhancement there.

Finally, the best period of strong low level shear in the right
front quadrant of the system will exist from late Sunday to the
early overnight hours. Areas of high Tropical Cyclone Tornado
Paramter (TCTP) values will develop primarily over the foothills
Sunday night. This parameter is tuned to the tropical tornado
threat, but instability east of the mountains remains questionable
and the high terrain should disrupt thunderstorm inflow over the
mountains.

The system will lift quickly north of the region up the Appalachian
chain by daybreak Monday. Abundant low and mid-level moisture will
persist in the lingering southwesterly flow Monday through Tuesday
with above climo PoPs continuing for showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Temperatures will rebound above climo as well.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 225 PM EDT Saturday: Center of the upper ridge near the
Carolina coast at the start of the period slowly retrogrades across
the SE CONUS to the lower MS valley by the end of the period.
Ridging remains in place across the SE through this time. An upper
low over the mid MS valley at the start of the period opens up and
moves around the periphery of the ridge and across the Great Lakes
and off the NE coast by Thursday. Deep moisture remains across the
area Wednesday ahead of a cold front moving into the area from the
west. The front lingers just south of the area Thursday with
moisture slowly diminishing. The front moves well south of the area
Friday as dry and cooler high pressure builds in from the NE and
holds on through Saturday. The result of all this is low end likely
to high chance PoP on Wednesday with chance range PoP for Thursday.
With some lingering low level moisture in the developing easterly
flow on Friday, isolated light showers may linger. Dry forecast for
Saturday. Highs Wednesday around 5 degrees above normal drop to a
couple above for Thursday, near normal Friday, then back to around 5
above normal for Saturday. Lows start out around 15 degrees above
normal falling to 5 to 10 above normal by the end of the period.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere:  Maion impacts from TC Nate will generally
come-in past the TAF period, though southeast winds will begin
increasing along the GA/SC border around 18Z Sunday.  As wedge
regime breaks down this afternoon, surface winds will turn from
northeasterly to southeasterly at around 5 to 10 kts.  This will
increase moisture along with cloudiness and the chances for
showers.  Latest guidance has scattered showers today, with
increasing chances for thundershowers tomorrow.  Increased
cloudiness and periods of rain will steadily reduce visibility and
CIGs through tonight and Sunday with widespread IFR conditions for
CIGs expected by tonight.

Outlook: Deep subtropical moisture associated with TS Nate will
persist over the area through Monday, with a weak frontal zone
likely to linger over the region into Tuesday. Periodic restrictions
and SHRA/TSRA likely will result.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Flash Flood Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning
     for GAZ010-017-018.
     Wind Advisory from 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday for GAZ017.
     High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning
     for GAZ010.
NC...Flash Flood Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning
     for NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064.
     Wind Advisory from 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday for NCZ033-
     048>050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509.
     High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning
     for NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064.
SC...Flash Flood Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning
     for SCZ001-002.
     Wind Advisory from 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday for
     SCZ001>003.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Carroll
NEAR TERM...WJM
SHORT TERM...HG
LONG TERM...RWH
AVIATION...WJM
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 7, 5:31 AM EDT, 9 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
531 AM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

GAZ010-017-018-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510-SCZ001>003-
080945-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-
Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
531 AM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

..Sunday...Heavy rain with flooding possible. The remnants of
Hurricane Nate will move across eastern Tennessee Sunday and Sunday
night. Excessive rainfall leading to isolated flash flooding, and
strong winds are the main threats, with the strongest winds over the
extreme western NC mountains. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled
out.
..Monday...Heavy rain possible. Strong and gusty winds may continue
as well.
..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.

GAZ026-028-NCZ035>037-056-068>070-SCZ004>008-010-080945-
Franklin-Hart-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-Anderson-
531 AM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

..Sunday...Heavy rain possible. The remnants of Hurricane Nate will
move across eastern Tennessee Sunday and Sunday night. Excessive
rainfall and gusty winds will be possible. An isolated tornado
cannot be ruled out.
..Monday...Heavy rain possible. Gusty winds will continue as well.
..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.

GAZ029-NCZ057-071-072-082-SCZ009-011>014-019-080945-
Elbert-Rowan-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-York-Abbeville-Laurens-
Chester-Greenwood-
531 AM EDT Sat Oct 7 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Isolated thunderstorms may develop this afternoon across portions of
the southern and eastern Piedmont. The main threats will be cloud-
to-ground lightning, gusty winds, and brief heavy rain.

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

..Sunday...Heavy rain possible. The remnants of Hurricane Nate will
move across eastern Tennessee Sunday and Sunday night. There exists
the possibility of excessive rainfall and gusty winds. An isolated
tornado cannot be ruled out.
..Monday...Heavy rain possible.
..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.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 7, 2:57 PM EDTFlash Flood WatchGSPAvery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Graham, Haywood and 11 more37 hr
Oct 7, 3:03 PM EDTHigh Wind WatchGSPGraham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Transylvania13 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.