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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Jacksonville, FL
NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this wind advisory at May 5, 2017, 2:57 AM EDT for 8 counties in Florida; 12 counties in Georgia. It took effect at May 5, 2017, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 5, 2017, 2:57 AM EDT (06:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 5, 2017, 10:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 5, 2017, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jacksonville, FL
Counties Baker County, FL, Bradford County, FL, Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Gilchrist County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Suwannee County, FL, Union County, FL, Appling County, GA, Atkinson County, GA, Bacon County, GA, Brantley County, GA, Camden County, GA, Clinch County, GA, Coffee County, GA, Echols County, GA, Glynn County, GA, Jeff Davis County, GA, Pierce County, GA, Wayne County, GA
The radar
The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:00 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
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 65 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
- 643 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -47 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1103 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 137 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 2.0
The text
As transmitted.
578 WWUS72 KJAX 050657 NPWJAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 257 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017 FLZ020>025-030>033-035>038-040-124-125-GAZ132>136-149>154-162>166- 052200- /O.NEW.KJAX.WI.Y.0008.170505T1500Z-170505T2200Z/ Hamilton-Suwannee-Columbia-Baker-Inland Nassau-Inland Duval-Union- Bradford-Clay-St. Johns-Gilchrist-Alachua-Putnam-Flagler-Marion- Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling- Wayne-Atkinson-Ware-Pierce-Brantley-Inland Glynn-Coastal Glynn- Echols-Clinch-Charlton-Inland Camden-Coastal Camden- Including the cities of Jasper, Jennings, West Lake, Belmont, White Springs, Houston, Live Oak, McAlpin, Newburn, Suwannee Springs, Columbia, Lake City, Oleno State Park, Lulu, Watertown, Macclenny, Olustee, Ratliff, Hilliard, Kings Ferry, Bryceville, Normandy, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, Lake Butler, Starke, New River, Doctors Inlet, Lakeside, Bellair, Middleburg, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, Durbin, Palm Valley, Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Anastasia, Bakersville, Trenton, Gainesville, Gainesville Airport, Newnans Lake, Bostwick, Carraway, Palatka, Palm Coast, Anthony, Burbank, Ocala, Ocala Airport, Weirsdale, Amelia City, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Arlington, Jacksonville, Oceanway, Tallyrand, Douglas, Hazlehurst, Alma, New Lacy, Baxley, Pine Grove, Plant Hatch, Doctortown, Gardi, Jesup, Axson, Pearson, Willacoochee, Needham, Waycross, Blackshear, Atkinson, Hickox, Hortense, Nahunta, Raybon, Waynesville, Hoboken, Thalmann, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven, Sea Island, St. Simons, Country Club Estate, Dock Junction, Needmore, Statenville, Homerville, Folkston, St. George, Winokur, Homeland, Race Pond, Stephen Foster State Park, Colesburg, Tarboro, Waverly, Woodbine, Dover Bluff, Kingsland, and Dungeness 257 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * TIMING...Late morning through late afternoon Friday. * WINDS...West-southwest 20 to 30 mph with frequent gusts to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Those in wind sensitive outdoor work related activities should use extra caution or postpone activities until the winds subside. Small twigs and tree branches will also be blown off trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds greater than 25 mph are expected for at least an hour, with gusts of 35 to 57 mph at any time. minor damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with wind of this magnitude. motorists in high profiles vehicles are advised to use caution until the wind subsides. strong winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, and down power lines. Take precautions to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and any other loose outdoor objects. persons in the advisory area should keep abreast of the latest weather. && $$ Nelson
2 follow-up statements
245 WWUS72 KJAX 051255 NPWJAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 855 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017 FLZ020>025-030>033-035>038-040-124-125-GAZ132>136-149>154-162>166- 052200- /O.EXT.KJAX.WI.Y.0008.170505T1400Z-170505T2200Z/ Hamilton-Suwannee-Columbia-Baker-Inland Nassau-Inland Duval-Union- Bradford-Clay-St. Johns-Gilchrist-Alachua-Putnam-Flagler-Marion- Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling- Wayne-Atkinson-Ware-Pierce-Brantley-Inland Glynn-Coastal Glynn- Echols-Clinch-Charlton-Inland Camden-Coastal Camden- Including the cities of Jasper, Jennings, West Lake, Belmont, White Springs, Houston, Live Oak, McAlpin, Newburn, Suwannee Springs, Columbia, Lake City, Oleno State Park, Lulu, Watertown, Macclenny, Olustee, Ratliff, Hilliard, Kings Ferry, Bryceville, Normandy, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, Lake Butler, Starke, New River, Doctors Inlet, Lakeside, Bellair, Middleburg, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, Durbin, Palm Valley, Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Anastasia, Bakersville, Trenton, Gainesville, Gainesville Airport, Newnans Lake, Bostwick, Carraway, Palatka, Palm Coast, Anthony, Burbank, Ocala, Ocala Airport, Weirsdale, Amelia City, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Arlington, Jacksonville, Oceanway, Tallyrand, Douglas, Hazlehurst, Alma, New Lacy, Baxley, Pine Grove, Plant Hatch, Doctortown, Gardi, Jesup, Axson, Pearson, Willacoochee, Needham, Waycross, Blackshear, Atkinson, Hickox, Hortense, Nahunta, Raybon, Waynesville, Hoboken, Thalmann, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven, Sea Island, St. Simons, Country Club Estate, Dock Junction, Needmore, Statenville, Homerville, Folkston, St. George, Winokur, Homeland, Race Pond, Stephen Foster State Park, Colesburg, Tarboro, Waverly, Woodbine, Dover Bluff, Kingsland, and Dungeness 855 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...This morning through late afternoon Friday. * WINDS...West-southwest 20 to 30 mph with frequent gusts to near 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Those in wind sensitive outdoor work related activities should use extra caution or postpone activities until the winds subside. Small twigs and tree branches will also be blown off trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds greater than 25 mph are expected for at least an hour, with gusts of 35 to 57 mph at any time. Minor damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with wind of this magnitude. Motorists in high profiles vehicles are advised to use caution until the wind subsides. Strong winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, and down power lines. Take precautions to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and any other loose outdoor objects. && $$
599 WWUS72 KJAX 052203 NPWJAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 603 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017 FLZ020>025-030>033-035>038-040-124-125-GAZ132>136-149>154-162>166- 052315- /O.EXP.KJAX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170505T2200Z/ Hamilton-Suwannee-Columbia-Baker-Inland Nassau-Inland Duval-Union- Bradford-Clay-St. Johns-Gilchrist-Alachua-Putnam-Flagler-Marion- Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling- Wayne-Atkinson-Ware-Pierce-Brantley-Inland Glynn-Coastal Glynn- Echols-Clinch-Charlton-Inland Camden-Coastal Camden- Including the cities of Jasper, Jennings, West Lake, Belmont, White Springs, Houston, Live Oak, McAlpin, Newburn, Suwannee Springs, Columbia, Lake City, Oleno State Park, Lulu, Watertown, Macclenny, Olustee, Ratliff, Hilliard, Kings Ferry, Bryceville, Normandy, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, Lake Butler, Starke, New River, Doctors Inlet, Lakeside, Bellair, Middleburg, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, Durbin, Palm Valley, Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Anastasia, Bakersville, Trenton, Gainesville, Gainesville Airport, Newnans Lake, Bostwick, Carraway, Palatka, Palm Coast, Anthony, Burbank, Ocala, Ocala Airport, Weirsdale, Amelia City, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Arlington, Jacksonville, Oceanway, Tallyrand, Douglas, Hazlehurst, Alma, New Lacy, Baxley, Pine Grove, Plant Hatch, Doctortown, Gardi, Jesup, Axson, Pearson, Willacoochee, Needham, Waycross, Blackshear, Atkinson, Hickox, Hortense, Nahunta, Raybon, Waynesville, Hoboken, Thalmann, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven, Sea Island, St. Simons, Country Club Estate, Dock Junction, Needmore, Statenville, Homerville, Folkston, St. George, Winokur, Homeland, Race Pond, Stephen Foster State Park, Colesburg, Tarboro, Waverly, Woodbine, Dover Bluff, Kingsland, and Dungeness 603 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ JDS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Bradford, Clay | 48 min |
| May 5, 3:54 AM EDT | Gale Watch | JAX | 6 hr | |
| May 5, 10:17 AM EDT | Gale Warning | JAX | 29 hr | |
| May 5, 2:31 PM EDT | Fire Weather Watch | JAX | Baker, Bradford, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Nassau and 2 more | 13 hr |
Nearby
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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.