Wind Advisory 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Issued

Oct 23, 2017, 3:01 AM EDT (07:01 UTC)

Expired

Oct 23, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT

In force

11 hr

Issued by

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Rabun County, GA, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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527 
WWUS72 KGSP 230701
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
301 AM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...VERY GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED TODAY OVER THE EXTREME SOUTHERN 
APPALACHIANS...

.A vigorous low pressure system will lift northeast across the
Appalachians today and bring very windy conditions to the high
terrain, mainly this morning and early this afternoon. Although
the ridge tops will see the highest gusts, heavy rain showers
could channel the gusty winds down into the lower mountain
valleys as well.

GAZ010-NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-231800-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.171023T0701Z-171023T1800Z/
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
301 AM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...The southwest mountains of western North Carolina,
  and Rabun County in northeast Georgia, especially along the
  higher elevations.

* HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. 

* TIMING...The strongest wind gusts will occur this morning
  through early this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at
  times. The strongest gusts will likely occur along the higher
  ridges, but heavy rain showers could bring strong wind gusts 
  down into the lower mountain valleys as well.

* IMPACTS...The very gusty winds may blow down limbs and weak
  trees. Scattered power outages are possible. Unsecured objects
  may be blown about by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or greater 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.

&&

$$

Gerapetritis

160 
WWUS72 KGSP 231440
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1040 AM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...VERY GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED TODAY OVER THE EXTREME SOUTHERN
APPALACHIANS...

.A vigorous low pressure system will lift northeast across the
Appalachians today and bring very windy conditions to the high
terrain, mainly through early afternoon. Although the ridge tops 
will see the highest gusts, heavy rain showers could channel the 
gusty winds down into the lower mountain valleys as well.

GAZ010-NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-231800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171023T1800Z/
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
1040 AM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...The southwest mountains of western North Carolina, 
  and Rabun County in northeast Georgia, especially along the 
  higher elevations.

* HAZARDS...Very windy conditions.

* TIMING...The strongest wind gusts will occur this morning 
  through early this afternoon.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times.
  The strongest gusts will likely occur along the higher ridges, 
  but heavy rain showers could bring strong wind gusts down into 
  the lower mountain valleys as well.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or greater 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.

&&

$$

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