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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 3, 2018, 3:47 AM EST for 17 counties in North Carolina; Rabun County, Georgia. It took effect at Jan 3, 2018, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 31 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2018, 3:47 AM EST (08:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2018, 9:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 5, 2018, 3:57 AM EST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Counties 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), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 250 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
- 2322 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
079 WWUS42 KGSP 030847 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 347 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AGAIN TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY... .A reinforcing cold front will cross the Appalachians from the northwest tonight and bring renewed cold air and very windy conditions back into the mountains. Bitter or dangerous wind chill values will likely result across the mountains. Very windy conditions will develop and persist as well. NCZ033-049-050-032000- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.W.0001.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.A.0001.180105T0100Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 347 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected tonight and possible on Thursday night. Wind chills should fall to 15 to 25 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey, and Mitchell Counties in the northern mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Very windy conditions will develop overnight and persist into Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The expected wind chill values may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. The wind may blow around loose objects and scattered power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning and Wind Chill Watch mean that the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-032000- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 347 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will likely fall to between 5 and 15 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Much of the mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The winds may blown around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-032000- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0200Z-180104T1500Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 347 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from zero to 5 below zero. * WHERE...Rabun County in northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ Gerapetritis
9 follow-up statements
083 WWUS42 KGSP 031438 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 938 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...LIGHT SNOW EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE EASTERN PIEDMONT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AGAIN TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY... .A low lifting north along the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts today will bring snow to eastern portions of the states. Light accumulations will be possible as far west as the I-77 Corridor in the southern Charlotte Metro areas. Additionally, a reinforcing cold front will cross the Appalachians from the northwest tonight and bring renewed cold air and very windy conditions back into the mountains. Bitter or dangerous wind chill values will likely result across the mountains. Very windy conditions will develop and persist as well. NCZ033-049-050-032245- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.W.0001.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.A.0001.180105T0100Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 938 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to fall to 15 to 25 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in the northern mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Very windy conditions will develop overnight and persist into Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. The wind may blow around loose objects and scattered power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ NCZ082-SCZ014-032245- /O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0001.180103T1800Z-180104T0200Z/ Union-Chester- Including the cities of Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls 938 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Chester County. In North Carolina, Union County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow and ice accumulations 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. 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. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-032245- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 938 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will likely fall to between 5 and 15 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Much of the mountains western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. The winds may blown around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-032245- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0200Z-180104T1500Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 938 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from zero to 5 below zero. * WHERE...Rabun County in northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ TDP
751 WWUS42 KGSP 031933 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 233 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...LIGHT SNOW EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE EASTERN PIEDMONT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AGAIN TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY... .A low lifting north along the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts today will bring snow to eastern portions of the states. Light accumulations will be possible as far west as the I- 77 Corridor in the southern Charlotte Metro areas. Additionally, a reinforcing cold front will cross the Appalachians from the northwest tonight and bring renewed cold air and very windy conditions back into the mountains. Bitter or dangerous wind chill values will likely result across the mountains. Very windy conditions will develop and persist as well. NCZ033-049-050-040415- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.W.0001.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.A.0001.180105T0100Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 233 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to fall to 15 to 25 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in the northern mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Very windy conditions will develop overnight and persist into Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ NCZ082-SCZ014-040200- /O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0200Z/ Union-Chester- Including the cities of Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls 233 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Snow accumulations of up to one half inch are expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Chester County. In North Carolina, Union County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please report snow and ice accumulations 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. 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. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-040415- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 233 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...ery cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will likely fall to between 5 and 15 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Much of the mountains western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. The winds may blown around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-040415- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0200Z-180104T1500Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 233 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from zero to 5 below zero. * WHERE...Rabun County in northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$
960 WWUS42 KGSP 032232 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 532 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AGAIN TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY... .A reinforcing cold front will cross the Appalachians from the northwest tonight and bring renewed cold air and very windy conditions back into the mountains. Bitter or dangerous wind chill values will likely result across the mountains. Very windy conditions will develop and persist as well. NCZ082-SCZ014-032345- /O.CAN.KGSP.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T0200Z/ Union-Chester- 532 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Radar indicates snow moving out of the area eastward. $$ NCZ033-049-050-041145- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.W.0001.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.A.0001.180105T0100Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 532 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to fall to 15 to 25 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in the northern mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Very windy conditions will develop overnight and persist into Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-041145- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0300Z-180104T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 532 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will likely fall to between 5 and 15 degrees below zero. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph arriving overnight, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Much of the mountains western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. The winds may blown around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-041145- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T0200Z-180104T1500Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 532 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from zero to 5 below zero. * WHERE...Rabun County in northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$
962 WWUS42 KGSP 040829 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 329 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THIS MORNING AND AGAIN TONIGHT... .A reinforcing cold front moving southeast of the area this morning is bringing renewed cold air and very windy conditions back into the mountains. Bitter or dangerous wind chill values are ongoing across much of the mountains this morning. Bitter wind chill values will redevelop late today through tonight in these same areas, and also expand out along the Interstate 40 corridor in western North Carolina. Very windy conditions will continue over the higher terrain as well. NCZ033-049-050-042000- /O.UPG.KGSP.WC.A.0001.180105T0100Z-180105T1700Z/ /O.EXB.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T1700Z-180105T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 329 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will likely fall to between 15 and 20 degrees below zero this morning, with values of minus 20 to minus 30 along the highest ridge tops. Wind chill values of minus 10 to minus 20 will likely continue through early Friday. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph arriving overnight, and gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon EST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The winds may blow around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly, and hypothermia or even death are possible, if precautions are not taken. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-042000- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180104T2200Z-180105T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- 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, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 329 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. Windy conditions are expected as well, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph expected, along with occasional gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Much of the mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon EST today, and again from 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The gusty winds may blow around loose objects and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-042000- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0000Z-180105T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1500Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 329 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will dip to between zero and minus 10 during the Advisory periods. * WHERE...Rabun County in extreme northeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning, and then again from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ035>037-056-502-504-506-042000- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke- Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 329 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will fall to between zero and minus 5. * WHERE...Portions of the foothills and piedmont of western North Carolina, especially near the I-40 corridor. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ HG
153 WWUS42 KGSP 041007 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 507 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THIS MORNING AND AGAIN TONIGHT... .A reinforcing cold front moving southeast of the area this morning is bringing renewed cold air and very windy conditions back into the mountains. Bitter or dangerous wind chill values are ongoing across much of the mountains this morning. Bitter wind chill values will redevelop late today through tonight in these same areas, and also expand out along the Interstate 40 corridor in western North Carolina. Very windy conditions will continue over the higher terrain as well. NCZ033-049-050-042000- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.180104T1700Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 507 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will likely fall to between 15 and 20 degrees below zero this morning, with values of minus 20 to minus 30 along the highest ridge tops. Wind chill values of minus 10 to minus 20 will likely continue through early Friday. Very windy conditions will also develop, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph arriving overnight, and gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon EST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon today to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The winds may blow around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ057-042000- /O.EXA.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/ Rowan- Including the city of Salisbury 507 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will fall to between zero and minus 5. * WHERE...Rowan County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-042000- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180104T2200Z-180105T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- 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, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 507 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. Windy conditions are expected as well, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph expected, along with occasional gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Much of the mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon EST today, and again from 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The gusty winds may blow around loose objects and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-042000- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0000Z-180105T1500Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 507 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will dip to between zero and minus 10 during the Advisory periods. * WHERE...Rabun County in extreme northeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning, and then again from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ035>037-056-502-504-506-042000- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke- Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 507 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will fall to between zero and minus 5. * WHERE...Portions of the foothills and piedmont of western North Carolina, especially near the I-40 corridor. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ HG
780 WWUS42 KGSP 041715 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1215 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TONIGHT... .Observed wind chills have improved 5 to 10 degrees over the last few hours allowing the advisory to expire in some areas, though cold windchills just above criteria will continue through the day at higher elevations. Strong winds will continue tonight along with very cold overnight temperatures,leading to the need for another advisory for many areas. NCZ033-049-050-050115- /O.EXP.KGSP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 1215 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Wind chill values of minus 10 to minus 20 will likely continue through early Friday. Very windy conditions will also continue, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph overnight, and gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in western North Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The winds may blow around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-050115- /O.EXP.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1700Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180104T2200Z-180105T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 1215 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. Windy conditions are expected as well, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph expected, along with occasional gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Much of the mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The gusty winds may blow around loose objects and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-050115- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0000Z-180105T1500Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 1215 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will dip to between zero and minus 10. * WHERE...Rabun County in extreme northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ035>037-056-057-502-504-506-050115- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Greater Caldwell- Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 1215 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will fall to between zero and minus 5. * WHERE...Portions of the foothills and piedmont of western North Carolina, especially near the I-40 corridor. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$
410 WWUS42 KGSP 041943 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 243 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING... .Strong northwesterly winds will continue tonight along with very cold overnight temperatures,leading to the need for this advisory primarily for higher elevations and along the I40 corridor in North Carolina. GAZ010-050345- /O.EXT.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180104T2200Z-180105T1700Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 243 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will dip to between zero and minus 10. * WHERE...Rabun County in extreme northeast Georgia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ033-049-050-050345- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 243 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Wind chill values of minus 10 to minus 20 will likely continue through early Friday. Very windy conditions will also continue, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph overnight, and gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties in western North Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The winds may blow around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-050345- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180104T2200Z-180105T1700Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- 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, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 243 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. Windy conditions are expected as well, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph expected, along with occasional gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Much of the mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The gusty winds may blow around loose objects and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ035>037-056-057-502-504-506-050345- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Greater Caldwell- Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 243 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will fall to between zero and minus 5. * WHERE...Portions of the foothills and piedmont of western North Carolina, especially near the I-40 corridor. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$
812 WWUS42 KGSP 050347 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1047 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TONIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING... .Strong northwesterly winds will continue tonight along with very cold overnight temperatures, leading to the need for this advisory primarily for higher elevations and along the I-40 corridor in North Carolina. NCZ033-049-050-051200- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 1047 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Wind chill values of minus 10 to minus 20 will likely continue through early Friday. Very windy conditions will also continue, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph overnight, and gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell counties in western North Carolina. * WHEN...Through noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The winds may blow around loose objects, and isolated power outages will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-051200- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ Rabun-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson- Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 1047 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. Windy conditions are expected as well, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph expected, along with occasional gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Much of the mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Through noon EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The gusty winds may blow around loose objects and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ035>037-056-057-502-504-506-051200- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Greater Caldwell- Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 1047 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values will fall to between zero and minus 5. * WHERE...Portions of the foothills and Piedmont of western North Carolina, especially near the I-40 corridor. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills may cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ PM
732 WWUS42 KGSP 050857 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 357 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018 ...BITTER WIND CHILLS TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND SURROUNDING AREAS THIS MORNING AND AGAIN TONIGHT... .Northwest winds will continue this morning along with very cold temperatures, leading to the need for this advisory primarily for higher elevations and along the I-40 corridor in North Carolina. While winds are expected to diminish, another night of low wind chill values is expected tonight. NCZ033-049-050-051700- /O.UPG.KGSP.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.W.0002.180105T0857Z-180105T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0004.180106T0000Z-180106T1600Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 357 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected this morning. Very cold wind chills expected tonight. Expect wind chills to range from 10 to 25 below zero this morning. Expect wind chills to range from 0 to 15 below zero tonight. * WHERE...The northern mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon EST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Note that the Wind Chill Advisory for this morning has been upgraded to a Wind Chill Warning. The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ048-052-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-051700- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0004.180106T0000Z-180106T1600Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ Madison-Haywood-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, and Saluda 357 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected this morning and again tonight. Expect wind chills to range from 5 above zero to 15 below zero this morning and again tonight. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountains north and east of the Balsams. * WHEN...Until noon EST today and from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ035>037-056-057-502-504-506-051700- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0004.180106T0000Z-180106T1600Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180105T1500Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Greater Caldwell- Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 357 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills of around 0 this morning and again tonight. * WHERE...The Piedmont and northern foothills along and north of I-40. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning and from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ NCZ051-058-059-062>064-051700- /O.NEW.KGSP.WC.Y.0004.180106T0000Z-180106T1600Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 357 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected in all areas this morning, and mainly above 3500 feet tonight. Expect wind chills to range from 5 above zero to 20 below zero this morning. Expect wind chills to range from 10 above zero to 10 below zero above 3500 feet tonight. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountains south and west of the Balsams. * WHEN...Until noon EST today and from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ GAZ010-051700- /O.CON.KGSP.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180105T1700Z/ Rabun- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, and Mountain City 357 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 10 above zero to 10 below zero. * WHERE...Rabun County. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. $$ LANE
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Jan 3, 3:28 AM EST, 19 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 3, 3:28 AM EST, 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
328 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will track northeast from Florida today and be offshore
from the Carolinas tonight. This strong NorEaster will affect the
New England states on Thursday. Meanwhile, another strong and cold
high pressure system moves out of central Canada on Thursday keeping
our region well below normal in temperatures into the weekend.
A cold front arriving in our region from the northwest early next
week will bring precipitation back to our area.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 300 AM EST: Today's snow forecast for our piedmont locations
remains highly uncertain as concern exists over the southern tier
U.S. wave sharpening up and acquiring a negative tilt more quickly
than depicted by the operational models. Currently, water vapor
imagery shows the amplified system already attempting to acquire a
neutral tilt as it moves into western Mississippi. Additional height
falls are indicated upstream over the plains and the fear is that an
injection of cold and dry air into the back of the trough axis will
deepen the feature more sharply and farther west than indicated by
the models. This would result in snowfall being produced farther
inland than featured in the operational models, possible across a
good chunk of our forecat area. At any rate, we're getting set up
for a cold day, with temps largely in the teens in most areas early
this morning, but with little opportunity for insolation today as
the mid and high clouds are already thickening up from the southwest.
Concern is growing that a baroclinic leaf structure might start
lining up farther west than anticipated today as the system goes
solidly neutral tilt over Georgia this afternoon, then negatively
tilted crossing the western Carolinas. Upper jet divergence ahead of
this feature should sharpen up very quickly over the central
piedmont of the Carolinas from 18Z to 21Z and a robust region of
deep layer Q-vector convergence will likely cross the area as well.
Meanwhile, the associated surface reflection will likely develop
near the north Florida coast and then deepen northward over the
Carolina coastal waters. All of these features may well come
together to provide just enough moisture, and improving forcing, for
snow showers to develop mainly southeast of Charlotte. This could
lead to some quick accumulations of snow on the very cold ground,
especially over Union County NC this afternoon and early this
evening. The current feeling is that any strong frontogenesis bands
will set up east of the forecast area, so we shouldn't be looking at
any heavy convective rates in our forecast area - unless the
aforementioned slower and more westward trends accelerate. Radar
trends will need to be monitored closely today for a short fuse SPS
or winter weather advisory should any snow showers threaten the
lower piedmont.
A reinforcing cold front will arrive from the northwest tonight. The
rapidly tightening pressure gradient in the cold advection flow will
require another round of mountin Wind Chill Advisories, with a Wind
Chill Warning needed across the northern mountains where values
colder than minus 20 look likely at times. Also, advisory level
gusts in the cold advection should develop overnight and this will
be wrapped into the wind chill hazard product. Finally, upslope
moisture will wring out snow showers along the TN border in the pre-
dawn hours, continuing beyond the near-term period.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
As of 300 AM EST Wednesday: The short range fcst period kicks off
on Thursday morning amidst a round of nwfs as moisture banks against
the western slopes of the southern Apps behind a passing front and
beneath a region of channeled vorticity associated with the passage
of the upper trof axis. Guidance is a bit unclear regarding the
temporal range of this light nwfs event, however given the abundance
of cold air and at least modest moisture in the Nam, opted to keep
slight/chance level pops along the TN line through the day Thursday
and much of Thursday night. Thus, with snowfall being the
predominant ptype, am expecting some minor sub advisory accums for
these TN line zones, with perhaps slightly higher amounts along the
highest ridgetops and peaks.
Otherwise on Thursday night into Friday morning, cold/broad high
pressure building in from the west will yield enhanced pgfs and thus
flow across the high terrain, thereby presenting another morning of
bitterly cold (at least advisory level) wind chills. This is
especially true across the northern mtns where wind chills could
fall to minus 20 or less, therefore a Wind Chill watch will be
issued for these zones. Other than that, Friday looks to be a
rather quiet day regionwide aside for the continued cold wave
yielding temperatures 15-20 degrees below normal levels. Although
flow does look to relax a bit on Friday night, the prolonged cold
could present another night of high terrain wind chill issues. In
summary, except for the early period mtn nwfs, dry/cold mostly sunny
days and clear cold nights with temperatures remaining generally 15-
20 degrees below normal will highlight the period. Lastly, would
like to note that because of the reinforcing cold front, low
dewpoints will once again present the possibility of dangerous RH
levels in the upper teens to lower 20s both Thursday and Friday
afternoons.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 135 AM EST Wednesday: The extended forecast period begins
Saturday morning as an upper trough lifts northeast from the Eastern
Seaboard with cold surface high pressure centered near Chicago. As
this surface high slides SE to the Carolina coast on Sunday, height
values will increase over our area with the 500mb pattern becoming
nearly zonal west to east across the nation. On Saturday evening, a
shortwave crosses the Rockies then reaching the Mississippi Valley
Sunday evening as moisture flux increases out of the Gulf ahead of
the system. Both the GFS and ECMWF have light wintry precip
beginning in the mountains in the predawn hours on Monday. As the
system approaches from the west on Monday, temperatures warm well
above freezing while precip coverage increases as well. The axis of
the trough reaches the I-75 corridor (Knoxville to ATL) Monday
evening with the bulk of the precip crossing our area. The EC
solution is more dynamic than the GFS as the EC generates another
NorEaster over the mid Atlantic early Tuesday and hits New England
Tuesday night. Both models have our area drying out Tuesday except
NW Flow Snow lingering along the TN border perhaps into Tuesday
night. The current EC has NW Flow Snow ending by 00Z Wednesday,
while GFS has NW Flow gradually diminishing Tuesday night. With the
warming Monday morning, all precip should be in the form of rain by
lunch. A change back to snow in the NC Mtns Monday evening as the
axis moves east of area and colder air filters in from Tennessee.
After temperatures on Saturday are to be at least 15 degrees below
normal, temperatures warm to just below normal for Maxes on Tuesday.
Min Temps slightly above normal Monday night due to the cloud cover.
&&
.AVIATION /09Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Mid and high-level moisture are increasing
atop the region ahead of a vigorous southern stream wave that will
yield slowly lowering VFR conditions today. The main concern is that
coastal moisture could wrap westward as the upper support arrives
and produce some snow showers in the vicinity of KCLT late in the
day. Chances for NC piedmont snow have been steadily increasing in
the models and the neutrally-tilted wave moving over the lower MS
River Valley suggests that it will be prudent to carry a PROB30 for
snow showers at KCLT late today, but with VFR conditions in light
snow. Otherwise, expect dry conditions and light winds across the
region, with winds varying from NE to S, but remainly NW at KAVL.
Winds will pick up at KAVL late in the period with the reinforcing
front passing through. Any snow showers should remain NW of KAVL
until just after the current TAF period as better NW flow moisture
gradually gets established.
Outlook: After the coastal system lifts northward through tonight,
and the reinforcing front crosses from the northwest, dry and cold
conditions should get reinforced into the weekend. Moisture and
warmer temperatures will likely return early next week.
Confidence Table...
08-14Z 14-20Z 20-02Z 02-06Z
KCLT High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KGSP High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KAVL High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KHKY High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KGMU High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
KAND High 100% High 100% High 100% High 100%
The percentage reflects the number of guidance members agreeing
with the scheduled TAF issuance flight rule category. Complete hourly
experimental aviation forecast consistency tables and ensemble forecasts
are available at the following link:
www.weather.gov/gsp/aviation
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Very dry air remains in place across the western Carolinas and
northeast Georgia today. With the lack of recent precipitation, 10-
hr fuel moisture levels will likely be in the 8 to 10 percent range,
perhaps just above Fire Danger Statement territory for northeast GA.
Nevertheless, anticipate plenty of lower 20s RH values this
afternoon to further dry fuels. Coordination with the land managers
could be needed on any special products, especially Fire Danger for
northeast GA.
&&
.CLIMATE...
RECORDS FOR 01-03
MAX TEMPERATURE MIN TEMPERATURE
STATION HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
KAVL 73 2004 15 1928 55 2000 2 1887
1879
KCLT 74 2004 23 1887 55 1907 8 1887
KGSP 76 1916 28 1979 53 2004 9 1900
2000
RECORDS FOR 01-04
MAX TEMPERATURE MIN TEMPERATURE
STATION HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
KAVL 71 2005 16 1919 57 1950 -1 1879
KCLT 75 1950 27 1904 59 2004 8 1887
1887
KGSP 80 1910 30 1919 58 2004 11 1900
1904
RECORDS FOR 01-05
MAX TEMPERATURE MIN TEMPERATURE
STATION HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
KAVL 71 1955 17 1959 58 1950 -1 1924
1950
KCLT 72 1998 26 1887 59 2007 10 1920
1950
KGSP 72 2009 24 1919 57 2007 8 1981
1955
1950
RECORDS FOR 01-06
MAX TEMPERATURE MIN TEMPERATURE
STATION HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
KAVL 69 1907 20 1879 54 1998 -5 1924
KCLT 73 1950 23 1884 61 1998 5 1924
1884
KGSP 71 1955 26 1924 59 2009 5 1924
&&
.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Wind Chill Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Thursday for GAZ010.
NC...Wind Chill Advisory from 10 PM this evening to noon EST
Thursday for NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-
507-509.
Wind Chill Warning from 10 PM this evening to noon EST
Thursday for NCZ033-049-050.
Wind Chill Watch from Thursday evening through Friday morning
for NCZ033-049-050.
SC...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...DEO
NEAR TERM...HG
SHORT TERM...CDG
LONG TERM...DEO
AVIATION...HG
FIRE WEATHER...HG
CLIMATE...HGHazardous weather outlook, Jan 2, 3:20 PM EST, 12 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 320 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506- 508-510-SCZ001-002-004>014-019-032030- Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie- Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union- Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford- Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greater Oconee- Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York- Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood- 320 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. A cold arctic airmass has settled in across the region, yielding a cold wave pattern that will linger throughout the week. Please see the latest Special Weather Statement for advice on dealing with the cold. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. ..Wednesday...Cold wave likely. Dry air may also increase fire danger. ..Thursday...Cold wave likely. Dry air may also increase fire danger. ..Friday...Cold wave likely. ..Saturday...Cold wave likely. ..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. GAZ010-NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003- 032030- Rabun-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Greenville Mountains- 320 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the mountains of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. A cold arctic airmass has settled in across the region, yielding a cold wave pattern that will linger throughout the week. Please see the latest Special Weather Statement for advice on dealing with the cold. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. ..Wednesday...Cold wave likely. Dry air may also increase fire danger. ..Thursday...Cold wave likely. Dangerously cold wind chills are possible during the early morning hours. ..Friday...Cold wave likely. Dangerously cold wind chills are possible during the early morning hours. ..Saturday...Cold wave likely. ..Sunday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. ..Monday...No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. Wimberley
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jan 3, 3:31 AM EST, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 331 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065- 068>072-082-501>510-SCZ001>014-019-040900- Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander- Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe- Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg- Cabarrus-Union-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-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens- Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville- Laurens-Chester-Greenwood- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Whitworth, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Mount Mitchell State Park, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Newfound Gap, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Smokemont, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Lake Junaluska, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Nantahala Lake, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Lake Lure, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Lake Adger, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Caesars Head, Cleveland, Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Blackstock, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six 331 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...AN ARCTIC COLD WAVE WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY... A very cold arctic airmass has built over the region and will persist through the week. Expect temperatures to fall into the single digits to teens across the mountains at times each night, with lows in the teens to 20s across the foothills and piedmont this week. Daytime maximum temperatures will struggle to get above the freezing mark most days this week, especially across the mountains where highs in the 20s will be common. The cold weather will likely result in high demand for electricity across the region. Power outages may result from the heavy electrical load. Those who require electricity for heating or medical equipment should consider having backup heat or electrical sources available. Take steps now to protect your property and health from the extreme cold. If you go outside, wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear a hat and cover your mouth with a scarf. It is imperative that parents make sure children returning to school this week are prepared for the prolonged cold, especially if they will be outside waiting at bus stops in the mornings. If driving, keep your gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Check your antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels. Be sure to carry a fully charged cell phone. While at home, consider allowing indoor plumbing fixtures to drip to permit water to trickle through pipes and inhibit freezing. Use caution with space heaters in order to avoid fire or injury. If emergency generators will be used, they must be situated outdoors in well-ventilated areas to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, remember to check in on family, friends, and elderly neighbors who might be susceptible to the cold. Do not forget about your pets and livestock. Make sure they have a source of water that will not freeze and a warm place to take shelter from the wind and cold. Do not attempt to walk on frozen ponds, lakes, or streams, as the ice will not be thick enough to support the weight - even of a child. A cold wave is defined as average daily temperatures 12 degrees or more below normal mid-January average daily temperatures for 48 hours or longer. Normal mid-January average daily temperatures are, for Asheville 37, Charlotte 41, and GSP 42. By definition it follows that a cold wave is when the average daily temperature for Asheville is 25, Charlotte is 29, and GSP is 30. CDG
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 3:47 AM EST | Wind Chill Watch | GSP | Avery, Mitchell, Yancey | 24 hr |
| Jan 3, 3:47 AM EST | Wind Chill Warning | GSP | Avery, Mitchell, Yancey | 32 hr |
| Jan 3, 9:38 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | GSP | Union | 8 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.