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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Apr 18, 2018, 2:50 PM EDT for Avery County, Mitchell County, Yancey County, North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 18, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2018, 2:50 PM EDT (18:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 18, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Counties Avery County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Yancey County, NC
The radar
The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 201 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1653 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 231 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 214 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
105 WWUS72 KGSP 181850 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 250 PM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...CHILLY AND WINDY WEATHER ON THE WAY FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS... .A passing cold front will produce strong wind gusts tonight in some of the mountains, particularly at higher elevations. These gusts are expected to continue through Thursday afternoon. In the wake of the cold front, cooler temperatures will allow some areas to fall below freezing Thursday night and Friday morning. NCZ033-049-050-190200- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.180419T0200Z-180419T2200Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 250 PM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday. * LOCATIONS...the northern mountains of western North Carolina, specifically areas north of the French Broad Valley, near the Tennessee border. * HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds. * TIMING...Wind gusts will pick up late this evening, with the strongest gusts occurring between 6 AM and noon. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The ridgetops will see gusts as high as 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-190200- /O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.A.0004.180420T0400Z-180420T1300Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah 250 PM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. * TEMPERATURES...Lows 30 to 32 Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ Wimberley
4 follow-up statements
587 WWUS72 KGSP 190214 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1014 PM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...CHILLY AND WINDY WEATHER ON THE WAY FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS... .A passing cold front will produce strong wind gusts tonight in some of the mountains, particularly at higher elevations. These gusts are expected to continue through Thursday afternoon. In the wake of the cold front, cooler temperatures will allow some areas to fall below freezing Thursday night and Friday morning. NCZ033-049-050-191015- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180419T2200Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 1014 PM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... * LOCATIONS...the northern mountains of western North Carolina, specifically areas north of the French Broad Valley, near the Tennessee border. * HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds. * TIMING...Wind gusts will increase overnight, with the strongest gusts occurring between 6 AM and noon. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The ridgetops will see gusts as high as 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-191015- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.A.0004.180420T0400Z-180420T1300Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah 1014 PM EDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. * TEMPERATURES...Lows 30 to 32 Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$
634 WWUS72 KGSP 190812 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 412 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...CHILLY AND WINDY WEATHER ON THE WAY FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS... .A passing cold front will produce strong wind gusts tonight in some of the mountains, particularly at higher elevations. These gusts are expected to continue through this afternoon. In the wake of the cold front, cooler temperatures will allow some areas to fall below freezing later tonight and Friday morning. NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-191830- /O.UPG.KGSP.FZ.A.0004.180420T0400Z-180420T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.180420T0400Z-180420T1300Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, 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, and Etowah 412 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...The southern mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. * TEMPERATURES...Lows around 30. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ GAZ010-191830- /O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.180420T0400Z-180420T1300Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 412 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday. * LOCATIONS...Rabun County Georgia * TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ NCZ033-049-050-191830- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180419T2200Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 412 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...the northern mountains of western North Carolina. Specifically areas north of the French Broad Valley, near the Tennessee border. * HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds. * TIMING...Wind gusts will increase early this morning, with the strongest gusts occurring between 6 AM and noon. * 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 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. && $$ JPT
307 WWUS72 KGSP 191824 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 224 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND HIGH WINDS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS... .As strong high pressure builds in, cooler temperatures will allow areas across the southern and central North Carolina mountains and foothills to fall below freezing tonight through Friday morning. Strong and gusty winds will also continue across the northern North carolina mountains into the evening. GAZ010-NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-200230- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.180420T0400Z-180420T1300Z/ Rabun-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson- Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah 224 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * LOCATIONS...The southern and central mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. * TEMPERATURES...Lows around 30. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ NCZ033-049-050-192200- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180419T2200Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 224 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...the northern mountains of western North Carolina. Specifically areas north of the French Broad Valley, near the Tennessee border. * HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds. * TIMING...Wind gusts will increase early this morning, with the strongest gusts occurring between 6 AM and noon. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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 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. && $$
499 WWUS72 KGSP 192216 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 616 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND HIGH WINDS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS... .As strong high pressure builds in, cooler temperatures will allow areas across the southern and central North Carolina mountains and foothills to fall below freezing tonight through Friday morning. Strong and gusty winds will also continue across the northern North carolina mountains into the evening. NCZ033-049-050-192330- /O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180419T2200Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 616 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... While winds remain gusty across the North Carolina mountains, they are on a weakening trend and that will continue through this evening. So the wind advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ GAZ010-NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-200630- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.180420T0400Z-180420T1300Z/ Rabun-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson- Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, 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, and Etowah 616 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * LOCATIONS...The southern and central mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. * TEMPERATURES...Lows around 30. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ ARK
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2:50 PM EDT | Freeze Watch | GSP | Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon and 3 more | 13 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.