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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at May 3, 2017, 3:26 AM EDT for 17 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia. It took effect at May 4, 2017, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 3, 2017, 3:26 AM EDT (07:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 4, 2017, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 4, 2017, 10:28 PM EDT
- In force
- 22 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, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:25 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 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 255 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -42 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2221 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 44 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 75 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
193 WWUS72 KGSP 030726 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 326 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS TO AFFECT THE EXTREME SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... .A low pressure system moving from the mid Mississippi River Valley to the southern Appalachians will bring very windy conditions to the higher terrain of the southern Appalachians late tonight through Thursday evening. NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-031600- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania- 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, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 326 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Thursday night. * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph at times, especially 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 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. && $$ GAZ010-017-031600- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, and Hollywood 326 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Thursday night. * LOCATIONS...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ HG
7 follow-up statements
101 WWUS72 KGSP 031426 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1026 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS TO AFFECT THE EXTREME SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... .A low pressure system moving from the mid Mississippi River Valley to the southern Appalachians will bring very windy conditions to the higher terrain of the southern Appalachians late tonight through Thursday evening. NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-032230- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania- 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, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 1026 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph at times, especially 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 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. && $$ GAZ010-017-032230- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, and Hollywood 1026 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$
076 WWUS72 KGSP 031845 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 245 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS TO AFFECT THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... .A low pressure system moving from the mid Mississippi River Valley to the southern Appalachians will bring very windy conditions to the higher terrain of the southern Appalachians late tonight through Thursday evening. NCZ033-048>050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-040300- /O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T1000Z-170505T0400Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson- Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of 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, and Saluda 245 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * LOCATIONS...The northern and central mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up after midnight tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph at times, especially 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 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. && $$ NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-040300- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania- Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 245 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph at times, especially at elevations above 3500 feet. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ GAZ010-017-040300- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, and Hollywood 245 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times. * 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. && $$
114 WWUS72 KGSP 040246 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1046 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS TO AFFECT THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... .A low pressure system moving from the mid Mississippi River Valley to the southern Appalachians will bring very windy conditions to the higher terrain of the southern Appalachians late tonight through Thursday evening. NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-041045- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania- Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 1046 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at times, especially at elevations above 3500 feet. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ NCZ033-048>050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-041045- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T1000Z-170505T0400Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson- Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of 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, and Saluda 1046 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The northern and central mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up after midnight tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph at times, especially 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 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. && $$ GAZ010-017-041045- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T0400Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, and Hollywood 1046 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily ramp up tonight and maximize across the mountains on Thursday. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ JPT
898 WWUS72 KGSP 040732 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 332 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS TO AFFECT THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THE EVENING... .A low pressure system moving from the mid Mississippi River Valley to the southern Appalachians will bring very windy conditions to the higher terrain of the southern Appalachians this afternoon through the evening. NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-041600- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170505T0400Z/ Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania- 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, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 332 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily increase throughout the day and maximize during the afternoon through midnight. * WINDS...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, especially 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 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. && $$ NCZ033-048>050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-041600- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.170504T1000Z-170505T0400Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson- Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 332 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The northern and central mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily increase throughout the day and maximize during the afternoon through midnight. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ GAZ010-017-041600- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, and Hollywood 332 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily increase throughout the day and maximize during the afternoon through midnight. * WINDS...Southeast 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 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. && $$ Krentz
395 WWUS72 KGSP 041503 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1103 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS TO AFFECT THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THE EVENING... .A low pressure system moving from the mid Mississippi River Valley to the southern Appalachians will bring very windy conditions to the higher terrain of the southern Appalachians this afternoon through the evening. NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-042315- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170505T0400Z/ 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- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 1103 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The northern and central mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily increase throughout the day and maximize during the afternoon through midnight. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Higher gusts will be 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 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. && $$ GAZ010-017-042315- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, and Hollywood 1103 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will steadily increase throughout the day and maximize during the afternoon through midnight. * WINDS...Southeast 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 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. && $$
845 WWUS72 KGSP 041847 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 247 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS TO AFFECT THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THE EVENING... .A low pressure system moving from the mid Mississippi River Valley to the southern Appalachians will bring very windy conditions to the higher terrain of the southern Appalachians this afternoon through the evening. NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-050100- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170505T0400Z/ 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- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 247 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...The mountains of western North Carolina, especially along the higher terrain. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will peak this afternoon, tapering off gradually by late evening. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in populated areas. Gusts of 50 mph are possible on ridgetops. * 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. && $$ GAZ010-017-050100- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, and Hollywood 247 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Rabun and Habersham Counties in northeast Georgia. * HAZARDS...Very windy conditions. * TIMING...Southerly winds will peak this afternoon, tapering off gradually by late evening. * WINDS...Southeast 5 to 15 mph with some gusts as high as 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 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. && $$ Wimberley
050 WWUS72 KGSP 050228 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1028 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED... GAZ010-017-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509- 050330- /O.CAN.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170505T0400Z/ Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood- Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- 1028 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has cancelled the Wind Advisory. The pressure gradient has relaxed over the forecast area during the past few hours. Gusty winds are likely to persist through late tonight and into the overnight, however they should remain below advisory criteria. $$ JPT
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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.