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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Jacksonville, FL
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 3:27 AM EST | Hard Freeze Warning | JAX | Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Clinch and 6 more | 32 hr |
| Jan 3, 1:25 PM EST | Hard Freeze Watch | JAX | Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Clinch and 6 more | 13 hr |
| Jan 3, 1:40 PM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | JAX | Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Clinch and 6 more | 21 hr |
| Jan 3, 2:37 AM EST | Gale Warning | JAX | 31 hr |
Nearby
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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.