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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Jacksonville, FL

May 5, 20178 counties in Florida; 12 counties in Georgia

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2017-05-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 643 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2017-05-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 116 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 5, 2:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBradford, Clay48 min
May 5, 3:54 AM EDTGale WatchJAX6 hr
May 5, 10:17 AM EDTGale WarningJAX29 hr
May 5, 2:31 PM EDTFire Weather WatchJAXBaker, Bradford, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Nassau and 2 more13 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.