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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

March 1, 201817 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this high wind warning at Mar 1, 2018, 4:10 AM EST for 17 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 1, 2018, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 34 hr. 21 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2018, 4:10 AM EST (09:10 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2018, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 3, 2018, 3:59 AM EST
In force
34 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 09:12 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 1, 10:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGNewland, NCNUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.
Mar 1, 10:15 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 S Canton, NCSTRONG GRADIENT WIND BROUGHT DOWN 2 LARGE 80 FOOT TALL WHITE PINES AT A RESIDENCE WITH ELEVATION AROUND 2700 FEET. HE DESCRIBED THE REMAINDER OF HIS TREES AS ROCKING AND ROLLING.
Mar 1, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGBakersville, NCTREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
Mar 1, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGBurnsville, NCSO FAR A FEW TREES DOWN IN THE BURNSVILLE AREA.
Mar 1, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGMarshall, NCREPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE MARSHALL AND MARS HILL AREA.
Mar 2, 2:15 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGCliffside, NCTREES SNAPPED IN HALF IN TOWN.
Mar 2, 2:45 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Woodlawn, NCEM REPORTS A TREE DOWN ON A HOME ON HUDGINS WAY. OTHER TREES DOWN IN THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PART OF THE COUNTY.
Mar 2, 5:14 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGValdese, NCNUMEROUS TREE LIMBS DOWN AND POWER OUT.
Mar 2, 6:26 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 W Fletcher, NCKAVL ASOS MEASURED A 50 KT GUST.
Mar 2, 6:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGHot Springs, NCA COUPLE TREES DOWN THIS MORNING IN HOT SPRINGS AREA.
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Ne Burnsville, NCTREE DOWN IN DOUBLE ISLAND AND ANOTHER ON HWY 19W.
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGBrevard, NCWIDESPREAD REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AROUND THE COUNTY. LAKE TOXAWAY AND CONNESTEE AREAS WITH MANY REPORTS.
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGLenoir, NCA FEW REPORTS OF TREES DOWN THIS MORNING.
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGWaynesville, NCTREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. SOME POWER LINES DOWN AS WELL. ONE TREE HIT AN ABANDONED HOUSE.
Mar 2, 9:51 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Mills River, NCREPORTED GUTTER, SIDING AND ROOF DAMAGE TO HOME.
Mar 2, 10:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ne Forest City, NCA COUPLE TREES DOWN IN THE BOSTIC AREA.
Mar 2, 10:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGMorganton, NCSEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. MAINLY BETWEEN 800 AM AND 1030 AM.
Mar 2, 12:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGHendersonville, NCNUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS THE COUNTY.
Mar 2, 12:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGMarion, NCOVER 60 CALLS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY SINCE MIDNIGHT. TWO REPORTS OF TREES FALLING ON AND DAMAGING STRUCTURES.
Mar 2, 12:40 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGColumbus, NCSEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE WESTERN HALF OF THE COUNTY. MOST CAME IN THIS MORNING.
Mar 2, 1:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGBakersville, NCREPORTS STILL COMING IN OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 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 2018-03-01Temperature 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 2018-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 124 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
627 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
291 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

680 
WWUS72 KGSP 010910
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
410 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...VERY STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING ACROSS
THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF THE CAROLINAS AND EXTREME NORTHEAST
GEORGIA...

.A strong cold front will move across the region late today. The
wind is expected to shift around to northwest behind the front
this evening, and strengthen significantly as low pressure
develops well to our north. The strong northwest winds will
continue through the day Friday and then overnight before tapering
off Saturday morning.

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510-SCZ001>003-
011715-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.180301T2300Z-180303T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.180301T2300Z-180303T1700Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-
Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, 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, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
410 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to
noon EST Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Mountains and Foothills of North Carolina including
  the Blue Ridge Escarpment of Upstate South Carolina and extreme
  Northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds.

* TIMING...Beginning Thursday night and continuing into Saturday 
  morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds will blow down limbs, trees, and
  power lines. Numerous power outages are expected across the
  higher elevations. Minor structural damage will be possible. Driving
  conditions will be dangerous for high-profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

PM
10 follow-up statements
187 
WWUS72 KGSP 011552
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1052 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...VERY STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING 
ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF THE CAROLINAS AND EXTREME 
NORTHEAST GEORGIA...

.A strong cold front will move across the region late today. The
wind is expected to shift around to northwest behind the front
this evening, and strengthen significantly as low pressure
develops well to our north. The strong northwest winds will
continue through the day Friday and then overnight before
tapering off Saturday morning.

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510-SCZ001>003-
020000-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.180301T2300Z-180303T1700Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-
Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, 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, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
1052 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Mountains and Foothills of North Carolina 
  including the Blue Ridge Escarpment of Upstate South Carolina 
  and extreme Northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds.

* TIMING...Beginning Thursday night and continuing into Saturday 
  morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds will blow down limbs, trees, and 
  power lines. Numerous power outages are expected across the 
  higher elevations. Minor structural damage will be possible. 
  Driving conditions will be dangerous for high-profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

HG
171 
WWUS72 KGSP 011953
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
253 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS OF THE
WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA AS WELL AS THE NORTH
CAROLINA PIEDMONT THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY NIGHT...

.A strong cold front will move across the region late today. The 
winds will shift to northwesterly behind the front this evening, 
and strengthen significantly as low pressure develops well to our 
north through Friday. The strong northwest winds will continue 
through the day Friday and then overnight before tapering off 
Saturday morning.

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510-SCZ001>003-
020500-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.180301T2300Z-180303T1700Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-
Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, 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, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
253 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North
  Carolina as well as the mountains of extreme northeast Georgia
  and Upstate South Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds.

* TIMING...Beginning tonight, maximizing on Friday, and then very
  slowly diminishing Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. The
  highest gusts will be along and near the Blue Ridge.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will likely blow down trees and power
  lines. Widespread power outages are quite possible. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-020500-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.180302T1200Z-180303T0500Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, 
Trinity, Indian Trail, and Weddington
253 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to midnight
EST Friday night.

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds

* TIMING...Winds will gradually ramp up Friday morning and then
  maximize across the region Friday afternoon before diminishing
  Friday evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. A few
  gusts in the 40 to 50 mph will be possible during mid afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and weakly rooted trees could be blown down. Scattered
  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
795 
WWUS72 KGSP 020231
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
931 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS OF THE
WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA AS WELL AS THE NORTH
CAROLINA AND PORTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT THROUGH AT 
LEAST FRIDAY NIGHT...

.A strong cold front will move across the region late today. The
winds will shift to northwesterly behind the front this evening,
and strengthen significantly as low pressure develops well to our
north through Friday. The strong northwest winds will continue
through the day Friday and then overnight before tapering off
Saturday morning.

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510-SCZ001>003-
021045-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-
Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, 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, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
931 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North 
  Carolina as well as the mountains of extreme northeast Georgia 
  and Upstate South Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds.

* TIMING...Beginning tonight, maximizing on Friday, and then 
  very slowly diminishing Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. At
  the highest elevations where winds typically are stronger, gusts
  of 70-80 mph are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

SCZ006>009-012>014-021045-
/O.EXA.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.180302T1200Z-180303T0500Z/
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Laurens-Union-
Chester-
Including the cities of Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, and Great Falls
931 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday to midnight
EST Friday night.

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds

* TIMING...Winds will gradually ramp up Friday morning and then 
  maximize across the region Friday afternoon before diminishing 
  Friday evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. A few
  gusts over 40 mph will be possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-021045-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.180302T1200Z-180303T0500Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, 
Trinity, Indian Trail, and Weddington
931 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds

* TIMING...Winds will gradually ramp up Friday morning and then 
  maximize across the region Friday afternoon before diminishing 
  Friday evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. A few
  gusts in the 40 to 50 mph will be possible.

* 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.

&&

$$
333 
WWUS72 KGSP 020956
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
456 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA AND PORTIONS OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST 
GEORGIA INTO TONIGHT...

.Strong northwest winds are expected to linger across the
mountains through the day. Winds will increase across the Piedmont
and foothills after sunrise and continue into the afternoon and
evening. While the strong winds will begin to subside across much
of the area late in the day, strong winds are expected to continue
near the Blue Ridge in North Carolina through tonight. 

NCZ033-048>050-053-064-065-501>510-SCZ002-003-021800-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville 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, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, 
Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, 
Tuxedo, Etowah, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, 
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Pumpkintown, 
Tigerville, Gowensville, and Cleveland
456 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North
  Carolina as well as the high elevations of the South Carolina
  mountains. 

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Strong winds will reach their peak late this morning
  into the early afternoon, then very slowly diminish tonight into
  Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Winds
  will frequently gust to over 60 mph across the high peaks and
  ridge tops. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds are expected to blow down many trees,
  limbs, and power lines. At least scattered power outages are
  likely.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph or more can lead to 
property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ051-052-058-059-062-063-SCZ001-021800-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Oconee Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, 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, Mountain Rest, and Walhalla
456 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The high elevations of southwest North Carolina and
  northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds from the northwest, mainly 
  in the high elevations.

* TIMING...Strong high elevation winds will reach their peak late
  this morning into the early afternoon, then very slowly 
  diminish tonight into Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the 
  valleys. Winds in the high elevations will frequently gust to 50
  to 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees,
  limbs, and power lines could be blown down, resulting in
  isolated to scattered power outages.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph can lead to property 
damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ006>009-012>014-021800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.180302T1200Z-180303T0500Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Laurens-Chester-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, 
Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, 
Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, 
Catawba, Rock Hill, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, 
Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls
456 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Winds will gradually increase later this morning,
  peaking during the afternoon before diminishing this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with frequent gusts up to 40 
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Downed
  trees, limbs and power lines can be expected, resulting in 
  isolated to scattered power outages.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds will be strong enough to 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.

&&

$$

LANE
308 
WWUS72 KGSP 021640
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1140 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA AND PORTIONS OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST
GEORGIA INTO TONIGHT...

.Strong northwest winds are expected to linger across the
mountains through the day. Winds will increase across the
Piedmont and foothills after sunrise and continue into the
afternoon and evening. While the strong winds will begin to
subside across much of the area late in the day, strong winds are
expected to continue near the Blue Ridge in North Carolina
through tonight.

GAZ010-017-NCZ051-058-059-062-063-SCZ001-030045-
/O.CAN.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180303T0500Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Oconee Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Alarka, Almond, 
Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Mountain Rest, and Walhalla
1140 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until midnight EST tonight.
The High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Winds will gradually increase later this morning, 
  peaking during the afternoon before diminishing this evening.

* WINDS...North 10 to 20 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 will be strong enough to make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

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>050-052-053-064-065-501>510-SCZ002-003-030045-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Pickens Mountains-Greenville 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, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, 
and Cleveland
1140 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North 
  Carolina as well as the high elevations of the South Carolina 
  mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Strong winds will reach their peak late this morning 
  into the early afternoon, then very slowly diminish tonight 
  into Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph or more can lead to
property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ006>009-012>014-030045-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180303T0500Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Laurens-Chester-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, 
Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, 
Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, 
Catawba, Rock Hill, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, 
Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls
1140 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Winds will gradually increase later this morning, 
  peaking during the afternoon before diminishing this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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 will be strong enough to 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.

&&

$$

CARROLL
613 
WWUS72 KGSP 021930
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
230 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA AND PORTIONS OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST
GEORGIA INTO TONIGHT...

Strong northwest winds are expected to linger across the 
mountains through tonight. While the strong winds will begin to 
subside across much of the area this evening, strong winds are 
expected to continue near the Blue Ridge in North Carolina through
tonight and into early tomorrow morning.

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-064-065-501>510-SCZ002-003-030515-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Pickens Mountains-Greenville 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, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, 
and Cleveland
230 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North 
  Carolina as well as the high elevations of the South Carolina 
  mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through tonight, then very
  slowly diminish into Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 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 High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph or more can lead to
property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ006>009-012>014-030500-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180303T0500Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Laurens-Chester-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, 
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, 
Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, 
Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, 
Catawba, Rock Hill, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, 
Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls
230 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Winds will peak late this afternoon and then gradually
  diminish this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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 will be strong enough to 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-NCZ051-058-059-062-063-SCZ001-030500-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180303T0500Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Oconee Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Alarka, Almond, 
Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Mountain Rest, and Walhalla
230 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* LOCATIONS...The piedmont of western North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Winds will peak late this afternoon and then gradually
  diminish this evening.

* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 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 will be strong enough to make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

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.

&&

$$
052 
WWUS72 KGSP 030112
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
812 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

Strong northwest winds are expected to linger across the
mountains tonight. While the strong winds will begin to subside 
across much of the area this evening, strong winds are expected to
continue near the Blue Ridge in North Carolina through tonight 
and into early tomorrow morning.

GAZ010-017-NCZ035>037-051-056>059-062-063-068>072-082-SCZ001-
006>009-012>014-030215-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180303T0500Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Swain-Catawba-Rowan-
Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Oconee Mountains-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Laurens-Chester-
812 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has
cancelled the Wind Advisory.

Winds have diminished across the Piedmont of North and South
Carolina, as well as across the southwest mountain, and should
continue to diminish overnight.

$$

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-064-065-501>510-SCZ002-003-030915-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Pickens Mountains-Greenville 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, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, 
and Cleveland
812 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North 
  Carolina as well as the high elevations of the South Carolina 
  mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through tonight, then very 
  slowly diminish into Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 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 High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph or more can lead to
property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$
941 
WWUS72 KGSP 030306
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1006 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...

Strong northwest winds are expected to linger across the
mountains through Saturday morning, but will begin to subside
somewhat by Saturday afternoon.

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-064-065-501>510-SCZ002-003-031115-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Transylvania-
Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Pickens Mountains-Greenville 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, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, 
and Cleveland
1006 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North 
  Carolina as well as the high elevations of the South Carolina 
  mountains.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through tonight, then very 
  slowly diminish into Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 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 High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph or more can lead to
property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

$$
289 
WWUS72 KGSP 030558
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1258 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINAS
THIS MORNING...

NCZ053-064-065-502-504-506-507-509-SCZ002-003-031400-
/O.CAN.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.180303T0558Z-180303T1700Z/
Buncombe-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, 
Fletcher, Flat Rock, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Saluda, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, and Cleveland
1258 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon EST today. This
replaces the High Wind Warning that was in effect.

* LOCATIONS...The upper French Broad Valley and southern Blue
  Ridge areas of North Carolina and portions of the mountains and
  foothills of South Carolina. 
 
* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue to slowly diminish this  
  morning.

* WINDS...North 15 to 30 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 will be strong enough to 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.

&&

$$

NCZ048-052-508-510-030700-
/O.CAN.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Madison-Haywood-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
1258 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has
cancelled the High Wind Warning.

Winds will continue to diminish this morning across Haywood and
Madison Counties and the lower elevations of Rutherford and Polk
Counties. Although occasional gusts as high as 40 mph will still
be possible this morning, especially in the higher elevations, 
winds are expected to remain well below warning or advisory 
criteria for most areas.  

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-031400-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
1258 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds from the northwest.

* TIMING...Strong winds will slowly diminish into Saturday 
  morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph or more can lead to
property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.

&&

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LANE
740 
WWUS72 KGSP 030859
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
359 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINAS
THIS MORNING...

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-031700-
/O.CAN.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Burnsville, Spruce 
Pine, Jonas Ridge, and Old Fort
359 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon EST today. This
replaces the High Wind Warning. 

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the north.

* TIMING...Winds are expected to become strong and gusty again for
  a few hours after sunrise. 

* WINDS...North to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to
  50 mph possible.

* 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 will be strong enough to 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.

&&

$$

NCZ053-064-065-502-504-506-507-509-SCZ002-003-031700-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T1700Z/
Buncombe-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Asheville, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, 
Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, 
Tuxedo, Etowah, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, 
Fero, Glenwood, Saluda, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, 
and Cleveland
359 AM EST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* LOCATIONS...The upper French Broad Valley and southern Blue 
  Ridge areas of North Carolina and portions of the mountains 
  and foothills of South Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong winds from the north.

* TIMING...Winds are expected to become strong and gusty again for
  a few hours after sunrise.

* WINDS...North to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45
  mph possible.

* 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 will be strong enough to 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.

&&

$$

LANE

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 2:53 PM ESTWind AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston and 9 more29 hr
Mar 1, 2:56 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGSPUnion34 min
Mar 1, 3:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGSPUnion29 min
Mar 1, 1:39 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGSPLaurens36 min
Mar 1, 2:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGreenwood, Laurens, Union32 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in North Carolina, 2018High Wind Warnings in Georgia, 2018High Wind Warnings in South Carolina, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.