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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Jacksonville, FL

January 3, 2018Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this wind advisory at Jan 3, 2018, 3:27 AM EST for Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 3, 2018, 3:27 AM EST (08:27 UTC)
Expired
Jan 3, 2018, 1:25 PM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 13 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-01-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-01-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 141 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
865 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
279 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

255 
WWUS72 KJAX 030827
NPWJAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
327 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

GAZ132>136-149-032100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T1400Z/
Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling-Wayne-Atkinson-
Including the cities of Douglas, Hazlehurst, Alma, New Lacy, 
Baxley, Pine Grove, Plant Hatch, Doctortown, Gardi, Jesup, Axson,
Pearson, and Willacoochee
327 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Hard
Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to
11 AM EST Thursday. 

* TEMPERATURE...mid 20s expected this morning. Lows around 20
  degrees late tonight and early Thursday Morning.

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect  
  pets...pipes...the elderly, and tender vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$

FLZ020>024-030-035-032100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T1800Z/
Hamilton-Suwannee-Columbia-Baker-Inland Nassau-Union-Gilchrist-
Including the cities of Jasper, Jennings, West Lake, Belmont, 
White Springs, Houston, Live Oak, McAlpin, Newburn, 
Suwannee Springs, Columbia, Lake City, Oleno State Park, Lulu, 
Watertown, Macclenny, Olustee, Ratliff, Hilliard, Kings Ferry, 
Bryceville, Lake Butler, and Trenton
327 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Hard
Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to
11 AM EST Thursday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 20s to lower 30s this morning. Lows in the
  lower to middle 20 late tonight and early Thursday Morning.

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect  
  pets...pipes...the elderly, and tender vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
expected for at least 2 hours.  Appropriate action should be
taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate
protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the
elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold.
Take measures to protect them.

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-124-125-GAZ154-166-032100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.WI.Y.0002.180103T0827Z-180104T0000Z/
St. Johns-Flagler-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
Including the cities of Ponte Vedra Beach, Durbin, Palm Valley, 
Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Anastasia, Bakersville, Palm Coast, 
Amelia City, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Arlington, Jacksonville, 
Oceanway, Tallyrand, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven, Sea Island, 
St. Simons, Country Club Estate, Dock Junction, Dover Bluff, 
Kingsland, and Dungeness
327 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Hard
Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to
11 AM EST Thursday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This
Wind Advisory is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. 

* TIMING...Strong winds expected today. Low temperatures are
  expected late tonight and early Thursday Morning.

* WINDS...North to Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts around
  35 mph today. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower to middle 20s over inland areas
  and upper 20s at the coast late tonight and early Thursday
  Morning.

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect
  pets...pipes...the elderly, and tender vegetation. Minor damage 
  to trees, power lines, and property are possible with wind of 
  this magnitude. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds greater than
25 mph are expected for at least an hour, with gusts of 35 to
57 mph at any time. 

Motorists in high profiles vehicles are advised to use caution 
until the wind subsides. 

Strong winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses, 
and down power lines. Take precautions to secure trash cans, lawn 
furniture, and any other loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

FLZ025-031-032-036-037-040-GAZ150>153-162>165-032100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
Inland Duval-Bradford-Clay-Alachua-Putnam-Marion-Ware-Pierce-
Brantley-Inland Glynn-Echols-Clinch-Charlton-Inland Camden-
Including the cities of Normandy, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, 
Starke, New River, Doctors Inlet, Lakeside, Bellair, Middleburg, 
Orange Park, Gainesville, Gainesville Airport, Newnans Lake, 
Bostwick, Carraway, Palatka, Anthony, Burbank, Ocala, 
Ocala Airport, Weirsdale, Needham, Waycross, Blackshear, 
Atkinson, Hickox, Hortense, Nahunta, Raybon, Waynesville, 
Hoboken, Thalmann, Needmore, Statenville, Homerville, Folkston, 
St. George, Winokur, Homeland, Race Pond, 
Stephen Foster State Park, Colesburg, Tarboro, Waverly, 
and Woodbine
327 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Hard
Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to
11 AM EST Thursday. 

* TEMPERATURE...lows in the lower to middle 20s late tonight and
  early Thursday Morning.

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect
  pets...pipes...the elderly, and tender vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
539 
WWUS72 KJAX 031351
NPWJAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
851 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

GAZ132>136-149-032300-
/O.CAN.KJAX.HZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T1400Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
Coffee-Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling-Wayne-Atkinson-
Including the cities of Douglas, Hazlehurst, Alma, New Lacy, 
Baxley, Pine Grove, Plant Hatch, Doctortown, Gardi, Jesup, Axson,
Pearson, and Willacoochee
851 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has cancelled the
Hard Freeze Warning. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows around 20 degrees late tonight and early 
  Thursday Morning. 

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... 
  the elderly, and tender vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$

FLZ020>024-030-035-032300-
/O.CON.KJAX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
Hamilton-Suwannee-Columbia-Baker-Inland Nassau-Union-Gilchrist-
Including the cities of Jasper, Jennings, West Lake, Belmont, 
White Springs, Houston, Live Oak, McAlpin, Newburn, 
Suwannee Springs, Columbia, Lake City, Oleno State Park, Lulu, 
Watertown, Macclenny, Olustee, Ratliff, Hilliard, Kings Ferry, 
Bryceville, Lake Butler, and Trenton
851 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 20s to lower 30s this morning. Lows in the 
  lower to middle 20 late tonight and early Thursday Morning. 

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... 
  the elderly, and tender vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
expected for at least 2 hours.  Appropriate action should be
taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate
protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the
elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold.
Take measures to protect them.

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-124-125-GAZ154-166-032300-
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/
St. Johns-Flagler-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
Including the cities of Ponte Vedra Beach, Durbin, Palm Valley, 
Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Anastasia, Bakersville, Palm Coast, 
Amelia City, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Arlington, Jacksonville, 
Oceanway, Tallyrand, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven, Sea Island, 
St. Simons, Country Club Estate, Dock Junction, Dover Bluff, 
Kingsland, and Dungeness
851 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds expected today. Low temperatures are 
  expected late tonight and early Thursday Morning. 

* WINDS...North to Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 
  around 35 mph today. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower to middle 20s over inland 
  areas and upper 20s at the coast late tonight and early 
  Thursday Morning. 

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... 
  the elderly, and tender vegetation. Minor damage to trees, 
  power lines, and property are possible with wind of this 
  magnitude. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds greater than
25 mph are expected for at least an hour, with gusts of 35 to
57 mph at any time.

Motorists in high profiles vehicles are advised to use caution
until the wind subsides.

Strong winds can topple trees, blow weakened roofs off houses,
and down power lines. Take precautions to secure trash cans, lawn
furniture, and any other loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

FLZ025-031-032-036-037-040-GAZ150>153-162>165-032300-
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
Inland Duval-Bradford-Clay-Alachua-Putnam-Marion-Ware-Pierce-
Brantley-Inland Glynn-Echols-Clinch-Charlton-Inland Camden-
Including the cities of Normandy, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, 
Starke, New River, Doctors Inlet, Lakeside, Bellair, Middleburg, 
Orange Park, Gainesville, Gainesville Airport, Newnans Lake, 
Bostwick, Carraway, Palatka, Anthony, Burbank, Ocala, 
Ocala Airport, Weirsdale, Needham, Waycross, Blackshear, 
Atkinson, Hickox, Hortense, Nahunta, Raybon, Waynesville, 
Hoboken, Thalmann, Needmore, Statenville, Homerville, Folkston, 
St. George, Winokur, Homeland, Race Pond, 
Stephen Foster State Park, Colesburg, Tarboro, Waverly, 
and Woodbine
851 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...lows in the lower to middle 20s late tonight and 
  early Thursday Morning. 

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... 
  the elderly, and tender vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$
777 
WWUS72 KJAX 031825
NPWJAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
125 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

FLZ020>024-030-035-041400-
/O.EXP.KJAX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.HZ.A.0001.180105T0500Z-180105T1400Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
Hamilton-Suwannee-Columbia-Baker-Inland Nassau-Union-Gilchrist-
Including the cities of Jasper, Jennings, West Lake, Belmont, 
White Springs, Houston, Live Oak, McAlpin, Newburn, 
Suwannee Springs, Columbia, Lake City, Oleno State Park, Lulu, 
Watertown, Macclenny, Olustee, Ratliff, Hilliard, Kings Ferry, 
Bryceville, Lake Butler, and Trenton
125 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Hard
Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through
Friday morning. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower to middle 20s both tonight and
  again Thursday night.  

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... 
  the elderly, and tender vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

A Hard Freeze Watch means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are possible for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-124-125-GAZ154-166-041400-
/O.CAN.KJAX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.HZ.A.0001.180105T0500Z-180105T1400Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
St. Johns-Flagler-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
Including the cities of Ponte Vedra Beach, Durbin, Palm Valley, 
Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Anastasia, Bakersville, Palm Coast, 
Amelia City, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Arlington, Jacksonville, 
Oceanway, Tallyrand, Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven, Sea Island, 
St. Simons, Country Club Estate, Dock Junction, Dover Bluff, 
Kingsland, and Dungeness
125 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Hard
Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through
Friday morning. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower to middle 20s both tonight and
  again Thursday night.  

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... 
  the elderly, and tender vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

A Hard Freeze Watch means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are possible for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$

FLZ025-031-032-036-037-040-GAZ132>136-149>153-162>165-041400-
/O.NEW.KJAX.HZ.A.0001.180105T0500Z-180105T1400Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.HZ.W.0003.180103T2300Z-180104T1600Z/
Inland Duval-Bradford-Clay-Alachua-Putnam-Marion-Coffee-
Jeff Davis-Bacon-Appling-Wayne-Atkinson-Ware-Pierce-Brantley-
Inland Glynn-Echols-Clinch-Charlton-Inland Camden-
Including the cities of Normandy, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco, 
Starke, New River, Doctors Inlet, Lakeside, Bellair, Middleburg, 
Orange Park, Gainesville, Gainesville Airport, Newnans Lake, 
Bostwick, Carraway, Palatka, Anthony, Burbank, Ocala, 
Ocala Airport, Weirsdale, Douglas, Hazlehurst, Alma, New Lacy, 
Baxley, Pine Grove, Plant Hatch, Doctortown, Gardi, Jesup, Axson,
Pearson, Willacoochee, Needham, Waycross, Blackshear, Atkinson, 
Hickox, Hortense, Nahunta, Raybon, Waynesville, Hoboken, 
Thalmann, Needmore, Statenville, Homerville, Folkston, 
St. George, Winokur, Homeland, Race Pond, 
Stephen Foster State Park, Colesburg, Tarboro, Waverly, 
and Woodbine
125 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Hard
Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through
Friday morning. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower to middle 20s both tonight and
  again Thursday night. Some normally cooler locations could fall
  into the upper teens. 

* IMPACTS...People should take action to protect pets...pipes... 
  the elderly, and tender vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Warning means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are expected for at least 2 hours.

A Hard Freeze Watch means that temperatures 27 degrees or less
are possible for at least 2 hours.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 3, 3:27 AM ESTHard Freeze WarningJAXAppling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Clinch and 6 more32 hr
Jan 3, 1:25 PM ESTHard Freeze WatchJAXAppling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Clinch and 6 more13 hr
Jan 3, 1:40 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryJAXAppling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Clinch and 6 more21 hr
Jan 3, 2:37 AM ESTGale WarningJAX31 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.