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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Raleigh, NC

September 10, 201712 counties in North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this wind advisory at Sep 10, 2017, 8:20 PM EDT for 12 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 11, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 10, 2017, 8:20 PM EDT (00:20 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 11, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 12, 2017, 2:16 AM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC

Counties Anson County, NC, Cumberland County, NC, Davidson County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Hoke County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Moore County, NC, Randolph County, NC, Richmond County, NC, Scotland County, NC, Stanly County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:20 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, 0.3 hours before the alert went out and 79 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 2017-09-11Temperature 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2017-09-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1116 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

531 
WWUS72 KRAH 110020
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
820 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2017

...Strong winds expected Monday afternoon and Monday night across
sections of Central North Carolina...

.The difference in pressure between an area of high pressure to
our north, and Hurricane Irma passing well to our southwest will
cause a strong easterly wind across central NC Monday afternoon
into Monday night. Meanwhile widespread rain showers will saturate
the top soil by late Monday or Monday evening. The combination of
strong easterly winds and a wet top soil will lead to a few 
downed trees, possibly resulting in scattered power outages. 

NCZ038-039-073>075-083>086-088-111100-
/O.NEW.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.170911T1600Z-170912T0800Z/
Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-
Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, 
Archdale, Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead,
Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, 
Hamlet, East Rockingham, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, 
Ashley Heights, Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, 
and Fort Bragg
820 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Monday to 4 AM EDT
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Monday afternoon through Monday night. The strongest
  wind gusts are expected Monday evening.

* WINDS...East Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts 30
  to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Widespread rain showers will saturate the top soil by
  late Monday. Winds of this strength coupled with a wet ground
  will likely topple shallow rooted trees, possibly leading to a 
  few power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph or
wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected. Winds of this magnitude
are capable of knocking down old or weakened trees and can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
141 
WWUS72 KRAH 110719 AAA
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...Strong winds expected this afternoon through tonight across 
portions of central North Carolina...

.The combination of strong high pressure to our north and 
Hurricane Irma passing well to our southwest will produce strong 
gusty winds from the northeast and east across central North 
Carolina this afternoon through tonight. These strong winds will
be capable of knocking down shallow-rooted trees and tree 
branches, potentially resulting in scattered power outages.

NCZ021-022-112030-
/O.EXA.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.170911T1600Z-170912T0800Z/
Forsyth-Guilford-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, and High Point
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* TIMING...This afternoon through tonight. The strongest wind
  gusts are expected to occur this evening. 

* WINDS...From the east and northeast at 15 to 25 mph with
  frequent gusts to 25 to 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Winds of this strength coupled with a wet ground may
  topple shallow-rooted trees. Tree branches may be knocked down
  as well, possibly leading to a few power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that strong and potentially damaging sustained
winds or wind gusts are expected. Winds of this magnitude are 
capable of knocking down old or weakened trees and can make 
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Scattered
power outages are possible. 

&&

$$

NCZ038-039-073>075-083>086-088-112030-
/O.CON.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.170911T1600Z-170912T0800Z/
Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-
Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Ulah, 
Archdale, Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead,
Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, 
Hamlet, East Rockingham, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, 
Ashley Heights, Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, 
and Fort Bragg
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through tonight. The strongest wind
  gusts are expected to occur this evening. 

* WINDS...From the east and northeast at 15 to 25 mph with
  frequent gusts to 25 to 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Winds of this strength coupled with a wet ground may
  topple shallow-rooted trees. Tree branches may be knocked down
  as well, possibly leading to a few power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that strong and potentially damaging sustained
winds or wind gusts are expected. Winds of this magnitude are 
capable of knocking down old or weakened trees and can make 
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Scattered
power outages are possible. 

&&

$$

GIH
592 
WWUS72 KRAH 111129 AAA
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
729 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...Strong northeasterly winds expected late this afternoon into
tonight across portions of the Sandhills and western Piedmont...

NCZ021-022-038-039-073>075-083>086-088-120000-
/O.CON.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.170911T1600Z-170912T0800Z/
Forsyth-Guilford-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Lexington, Thomasville, 
Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, and Fort Bragg
729 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen this afternoon and evening. The
  strongest winds are expected between 6 PM this afternoon and 2
  AM Tuesday morning. Winds will weaken early Tuesday morning.

* WINDS...Northeast at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will be capable of knocking
  down old or weakened trees, tree branches, and may result in
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Falling trees and tree limbs are responsible for numerous
injuries and fatalities every year in central North Carolina.
Seek adequate shelter late tonight into Tuesday and prepare for
possible power and communication outages.

$$
270 
WWUS72 KRAH 111518
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1118 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...Strong northeasterly winds are expected late this afternoon 
into tonight across portions of the Sandhills and western 
Piedmont...

NCZ021-022-038-039-073>075-083>086-088-120000-
/O.CON.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.170911T1600Z-170912T0800Z/
Forsyth-Guilford-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Lexington, Thomasville, 
Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, and Fort Bragg
1118 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen this afternoon and evening. The
  strongest winds are expected between 6 PM this evening and 2 AM
  Tuesday morning. Winds will weaken early Tuesday morning. 

* WINDS...Northeast at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will be capable of knocking 
  down old or weakened trees, tree branches, and may result in 
  isolated power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Falling trees and tree limbs are responsible for numerous
injuries and fatalities every year in central North Carolina.
Seek adequate shelter late tonight into Tuesday and prepare for
possible power and communication outages.

$$
799 
WWUS72 KRAH 111943
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...Strong northeasterly winds will occur through tonight across 
portions of the Sandhills and western Piedmont...

NCZ021-022-038-039-073>075-083>086-088-120400-
/O.CON.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170912T0800Z/
Forsyth-Guilford-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Lexington, Thomasville, 
Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, and Fort Bragg
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected tonight between 6 PM  
  and 2 AM Tuesday morning. Winds will weaken early Tuesday 
  morning. 

* WINDS...Northeast at 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will be capable of knocking
  down old or weakened trees and tree branches. This may result in
  a few power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Falling trees and tree limbs are responsible for numerous
injuries and fatalities every year in central North Carolina.
Seek adequate shelter tonight, and prepare for possible power and
communication outages.

$$
580 
WWUS72 KRAH 120347
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1147 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...Strong northeasterly winds will occur overnight across 
portions of the Sandhills and western Piedmont...

NCZ021-022-038-039-073>075-083>086-088-120800-
/O.CON.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170912T0800Z/
Forsyth-Guilford-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Lexington, Thomasville, 
Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, and Fort Bragg
1147 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...The winds will gradually subside, with gusts below 30
  mph expected after 2 AM.
 
* WINDS...Northeast at 15 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will be capable of knocking 
  down old or weakened trees and tree branches. This may result 
  in a few power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Falling trees and tree limbs are responsible for numerous
injuries and fatalities every year in central North Carolina.
Seek adequate shelter tonight, and prepare for possible power and
communication outages.

$$
233 
WWUS72 KRAH 120616 AAA
NPWRAH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
216 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2017

NCZ021-022-038-039-073>075-083>086-088-120730-
/O.CAN.KRAH.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170912T0800Z/
Forsyth-Guilford-Davidson-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Lexington, Thomasville, 
Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, 
Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, and Fort Bragg
216 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided across central North Carolina. As a result,
the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

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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.