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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Nashville, TN

November 17, 201738 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this wind advisory at Nov 17, 2017, 2:50 PM CST for 38 counties in Tennessee. It took effect at Nov 18, 2017, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2017, 2:50 PM CST (20:50 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2017, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 19, 2017, 12:00 AM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
All 38 counties

Bedford County, TN, Cannon County, TN, Cheatham County, TN, Clay County, TN, Coffee County, TN, Cumberland County, TN, Davidson County, TN, DeKalb County, TN, Dickson County, TN, Fentress County, TN, Giles County, TN, Grundy County, TN, Hickman County, TN, Houston County, TN, Humphreys County, TN, Jackson County, TN, Lawrence County, TN, Lewis County, TN, Macon County, TN, Marshall County, TN, Maury County, TN, Montgomery County, TN, Overton County, TN, Perry County, TN, Pickett County, TN, Putnam County, TN, Robertson County, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Smith County, TN, Stewart County, TN, Sumner County, TN, Trousdale County, TN, Van Buren County, TN, Warren County, TN, Wayne County, TN, White County, TN, Williamson County, TN, Wilson County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 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

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 20 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2017-11-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2017-11-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1888 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

943 
WWUS74 KOHX 172050
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
250 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY FOR ALL OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY
EVENING...

.A strong cold front will sweep through Middle Tennessee on
Saturday. The front will cause windy conditions to develop across
the mid state, including the Cumberland Plateau, on Saturday and 
lasting into Saturday evening before diminishing.

TNZ005>010-023>031-056>064-075-077-093>095-181215-
/O.NEW.KOHX.WI.Y.0012.171118T1200Z-171119T0300Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Houston-Humphreys-
Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-Perry-
Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-
Bedford-Coffee-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina, 
Erin, Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, 
Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hartsville, 
Carthage, South Carthage, Gordonsville, Gainesboro, Linden, 
Lobelville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, 
Columbia, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Woodbury, 
Smithville, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, Manchester, Clifton, 
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
250 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. 

* TIMING...Windy conditions will develop Saturday morning and
  persist into the evening.

* WINDS...Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as
  45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Minor wind damage is possible along with impaired
  driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds over 40 mph are expected. Winds
this strong may blow down a few trees or tree limbs and cause
isolated power outages. Driving may also become difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TNZ011-032>034-065-066-078>080-181215-
/O.NEW.KOHX.WI.Y.0012.171118T1200Z-171119T0600Z/
Pickett-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-White-Cumberland-Warren-Grundy-
Van Buren-
Including the cities of Byrdstown, Cookeville, Livingston, 
Jamestown, Allardt, Sparta, Crossville, McMinnville, Altamont, 
Coalmont, and Spencer
250 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Saturday to midnight CST
Saturday night. 

* TIMING...Windy conditions will develop Saturday morning and
  persist through the evening.

* WINDS...Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as
  45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Minor wind damage is possible along with impaired
  driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds over 40 mph are expected. Winds
this strong may blow down a few trees or tree limbs and cause
isolated power outages. Driving may also become difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
825 
WWUS74 KOHX 180747
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
147 AM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY FOR ALL OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE TODAY...

.A strong cold front will sweep through Middle Tennessee today,
causing windy conditions to develop across the mid state. 
Winds will pick up this morning and last into the evening before 
diminishing just before midnight.

TNZ005>010-023>031-056>064-075-077-093>095-182200-
/O.EXT.KOHX.WI.Y.0012.171118T1200Z-171119T0600Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Houston-Humphreys-
Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-Perry-
Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-
Bedford-Coffee-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina, 
Erin, Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, 
Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hartsville, 
Carthage, South Carthage, Gordonsville, Gainesboro, Linden, 
Lobelville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, 
Columbia, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Woodbury, 
Smithville, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, Manchester, Clifton, 
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
147 AM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Windy conditions will develop this morning and persist
  into the evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 
  45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Minor wind damage is possible along with impaired 
  driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds over 40 mph are expected. Winds
this strong may blow down a few trees or tree limbs and cause
isolated power outages. Driving may also become difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TNZ011-032>034-065-066-078>080-182200-
/O.CON.KOHX.WI.Y.0012.171118T1200Z-171119T0600Z/
Pickett-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-White-Cumberland-Warren-Grundy-
Van Buren-
Including the cities of Byrdstown, Cookeville, Livingston, 
Jamestown, Allardt, Sparta, Crossville, McMinnville, Altamont, 
Coalmont, and Spencer
147 AM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Windy conditions will develop this morning and persist
  through the evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 
  45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Minor wind damage is possible along with impaired 
  driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds over 40 mph are expected. Winds
this strong may blow down a few trees or tree limbs and cause
isolated power outages. Driving may also become difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
858 
WWUS74 KOHX 181918
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
118 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...Strong, Gusty Winds Through This Evening Across Middle
Tennessee...

.A strong cold front sweeping through Middle Tennessee will bring
gusty winds. The winds will be strong throughout the evening, 
then decrease after midnight. A band of thunderstorms along the
cold front may enhance the wind and potential for damage.

TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-190600-
/O.CON.KOHX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-171119T0600Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Houston-
Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-
Jackson-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-
Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-
Coffee-Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina, 
Byrdstown, Erin, Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Dickson, 
Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet,
Hartsville, Carthage, South Carthage, Gordonsville, Gainesboro, 
Cookeville, Livingston, Jamestown, Allardt, Linden, Lobelville, 
Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, Columbia, Lewisburg,
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Woodbury, Smithville, Sparta, 
Crossville, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, Manchester, McMinnville, 
Altamont, Coalmont, Spencer, Clifton, Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, 
and Pulaski
118 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Windy conditions will continue through this evening.
 
* WINDS...Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 45 mph.
 
* IMPACTS...Limbs and small trees may be blown down with power
  outages possible. Minor wind damage and difficult driving
  conditions can be expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds over 40 mph are expected. Winds
this strong may blow down a few trees or tree limbs and cause
isolated power outages. Driving may also become difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

13
225 
WWUS74 KOHX 190304
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
904 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...Wind advisory cancelled west and southwest...but continues
until midnight elsewhere...

TNZ005-006-023>025-056>058-060-061-075-093>095-190415-
/O.CAN.KOHX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-171119T0600Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Houston-Humphreys-Dickson-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-
Maury-Marshall-Bedford-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Erin, Waverly, 
New Johnsonville, McEwen, Dickson, Linden, Lobelville, 
Centerville, Hohenwald, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, 
Clifton, Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
904 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Nashville has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

With the cold front well east...wind gusts have dropped into the 
20 to 30mph range thus the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

TNZ007>011-026>034-059-062>066-077>080-190600-
/O.CON.KOHX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-171119T0600Z/
Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-
Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Williamson-
Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Coffee-Warren-Grundy-
Van Buren-
Including the cities of Springfield, Hendersonville, Gallatin, 
Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina, Byrdstown, Ashland City, 
Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hartsville, 
Carthage, South Carthage, Gordonsville, Gainesboro, Cookeville, 
Livingston, Jamestown, Allardt, Franklin, Brentwood, 
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Woodbury, Smithville, Sparta, 
Crossville, Tullahoma, Manchester, McMinnville, Altamont, 
Coalmont, and Spencer
904 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Windy conditions will continue through this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Limbs and small trees may be blown down with power 
  outages possible. Minor wind damage and difficult driving 
  conditions can be expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds over 40 mph are expected. Winds
this strong may blow down a few trees or tree limbs and cause
isolated power outages. Driving may also become difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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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.