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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

May 3, 201717 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2017-05-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 10 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 2017-05-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 44 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.