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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

January 8, 20196 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this high wind warning at Jan 8, 2019, 2:57 PM EST for 6 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 8, 2019, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 32 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 8, 2019, 2:57 PM EST (19:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2019, 11:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 10, 2019, 7:00 AM EST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Avery County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:59 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

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 185 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2019-01-08Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2019-01-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 255 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
551 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
255 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
312 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

082 
WWUS72 KGSP 081957
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
257 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

.A cold front will cross the area tonight. This will usher in
increasingly colder air with strong and gusty northwest winds.
The winds will continue through Wednesday then taper off through
Thursday morning.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-090400-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.190109T0400Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.190109T0400Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.190109T0400Z-190110T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
257 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY... 
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
AM EST THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening
to 7 AM EST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains and Blue Ridge locations of 
  the northern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds increase tonight and continue through Wednesday 
  night, tapering off Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-090400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.190109T0400Z-190110T1200Z/
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
257 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains and the 
  southern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Very gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds increase tonight and continue through Wednesday 
  night, tapering off Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
012 
WWUS72 KGSP 090331
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1031 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

.A cold front will cross the area tonight, ushering in 
increasingly colder air with strong and gusty northwest winds. The
winds will continue through Wednesday then taper off through 
Thursday morning.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-091145-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.190109T0400Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.190109T0400Z-190110T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
1031 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY BELOW
3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains and Blue Ridge locations of 
  the northern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds increase tonight and continue through Wednesday 
  night, tapering off Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-091145-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.190109T0400Z-190110T1200Z/
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
1031 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains and the 
  southern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Very gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds increase tonight and continue through Wednesday 
  night, tapering off Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

ARK
349 
WWUS72 KGSP 090939
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
439 AM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY 
MORNING...

.A deep trough of low pressure over the region will continue to
support strong and gusty northwest winds across the North Carolina
mountains and foothills through Wednesday night before tapering 
off through Thursday morning. The combination of strong winds and
temperatures dropping into the 10s and 20s tonight may support 
dangerous wind chills, especially across higher mountain 
elevations.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-091800-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
439 AM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY BELOW
3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains and Blue Ridge locations of 
  the northern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon through tonight before 
  gradually tapering off through Thursday morning.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-091800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
439 AM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains and the 
  southern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon through tonight before
  gradually tapering off through Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
823 
WWUS72 KGSP 091748
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1248 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING...

.A deep trough of low pressure over the region will continue to
support strong and gusty northwest winds across the North
Carolina mountains and foothills through tonight before tapering 
off during the morning hours on Thursday. The combination of 
strong winds and temperatures dropping into the 10s and 20s 
tonight may support dangerous wind chills, especially across 
higher mountain elevations.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-100200-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
1248 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY BELOW
3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains and Blue Ridge locations of 
  the northern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon through tonight before 
  gradually tapering off through Thursday morning.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-100200-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
1248 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains and the 
  southern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon through tonight before 
  gradually tapering off through Thursday morning.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
104 
WWUS72 KGSP 100058
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
758 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH MORNING...

.A deep trough of low pressure over the region will continue to
support strong and gusty northwest winds across the North
Carolina mountains and foothills until morning. The combination 
of strong winds and temperatures dropping into the 10s and 20s 
tonight may support dangerous wind chills across higher mountain 
elevations.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-100930-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
758 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY BELOW
3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains and Blue Ridge locations of 
  the northern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong overnight, gradually tapering
  off Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts to 50 mph. A
  few gusts of 55 to 60 mph are possible on the highest ridges.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-100930-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
758 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains and the 
  southern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Gusty winds.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong overnight, gradually tapering
  off Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with occasional gusts up to 45 
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
Wimberley
137 
WWUS72 KGSP 100801
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
301 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED TO DIMINISH THIS MORNING...

.Strong and gusty northwest winds are expected to diminish fairly
rapidly early this morning as upper support associated with the 
deep trough pushes east of the region. The combination of strong 
winds and temperatures in 10s and 20s through early this morning 
will continue to support dangerous wind chills across the highest
mountain elevations.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-101200-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
301 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING
BELOW 3500 FEET...

* LOCATIONS...The northern mountains and Blue Ridge locations of 
  the northern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds.

* TIMING...Strong winds will taper off this morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph. A few 
  gusts up to 60 mph are possible on the highest ridges.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-101200-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
301 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...The central and southern mountains and the 
  southern foothills of North Carolina.

* HAZARDS...Gusty winds.

* TIMING...Strong winds will taper off this morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with occasional gusts up to 45 
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$
269 
WWUS72 KGSP 101150
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
650 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

...GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THIS MORNING...

.Winds have fallen below advisory levels this morning in response
to the upper level trough responsible for the strong winds now 
exiting the region.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-101300-
/O.EXP.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, 
and Old Fort
650 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING BELOW
3500 FEET...

Winds have fallen below advisory levels and will continue to 
diminish through the day. However, isolated advisory level gusts 
may linger along the ridgetops this morning.

$$

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-101300-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190110T1200Z/
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, 
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, 
Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, 
Columbus, and Mill Spring
650 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Winds have fallen below advisory levels and will continue to
diminish through the day.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Jan 8, 1:02 PM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 1:02 PM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
102 PM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak cold front crosses the area from the west tonight. Cold high
pressure will build in behind the front and linger until a moist low
pressure system reaches the forecast area early in the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 100 PM EST: Main update for 18Z TAF issuance along with
minor tweaks to temperatures to coincide with latest trends.
Otherwise, the rest of the near term forecast remains on track.

A mixture of varying cloud heights and areas of clear skies prevails
across the region this afternoon, with above normal temperatures
currently in the upper 50s to lower 60s across the Upstate and NW
Piedmont. Low end PoPs remain confined to the mountains for today,
mainly western upslope regions as a result of the lack of precip
response. Cloud cover should gradually decrease through the day east
of the mountains, especially NC Piedmont. With the warm air mass in
place most areas will make it back into the 60s for highs today.
Breezy southwest winds are expected this afternoon and evening
especially across the higher terrain. A sharp cold front is expected
to push through the region this evening with strong cold air
advection continuing through the night. This will support gusty
northwest winds focused across the mountains and NC foothills where
a wind advisory will be posted for late tonight through Wednesday
night. A high elevation Wind Watch will also be issued shortly for
northern mountains above 3500 feet as wind gusts in excess of 58 mph
is possible. In addition to the wind, there is a slight chance of
northwest flow rain showers turning to snow later this evening
across the northern NC mountains near the TN border. Available
moisture is limited through tonight, so currently expect only light
accumulations at most. Post frontal cold air advection and mostly
clear skies will support low temps for tonight in the 30s to near
40, except 20s higher elevations. However, the windy conditions in
the mountains and NC foothills will make it feel about 10 degrees
cooler.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
As of 145 AM EST Tuesday: Upper trough axis moves east of the area
Wednesday with NW flow remaining over the area through the end of
the period. A channeled short wave drops through the trough and over
or just north of the area Wednesday then to our east Wednesday
night. The upper jet follows a similar pattern with decent upper
divergence. The NAM/SREF are farther south with these features than
the rest of the guidance, although even those have them nearby. The
moisture is deep enough, the CAA strong enough, and the NW upslope
flow good enough for snow showers to develop in the usual NW flow
areas late Wednesday into Wednesday night. There is some concern for
convective snow squalls developing given the forcing and weak
elevated instability seen on the NAM forecast soundings. The GFS is
weaker given the more northward alignment of features and even
weaker elevated instability. Have increased snow shower chances
across the northern mountains given these trends, but even using the
higher NAM QPF, snow amounts top out around an inch in the usual
higher elevation locations. The larger concern will be the strong
winds developing across the mountains. A strong pressure gradient
and mountain wave action develops. This combines with the increasing
low level winds for gusts to potentially reach warning gusts across
the higher elevations of the northern NC mountains and advisory
level across the rest of the NC mountains and foothills. Wind chill
values will approach advisory levels across the higher elevations
Wednesday night as well. Gusty conditions develop outside of the
mountains but well below advisory level. Highs Wednesday will be
around 5 degrees below normal across the mountains and near normal
elsewhere.

The pressure gradient relaxes Thursday and Thursday night as high
pressure slowly builds into the area. Winds will diminish quickly as
a result. Snow showers will end quickly Thursday morning as well.
Heights will rise slightly as a ridge approaches from the west. The
cold air mass will be fully over the area, so highs will be 5 to 10
degrees below normal with lows up to 5 degrees below normal.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 415 AM EST Tuesday: Ridging Friday is short lived as northern
and southern stream waves phase to our west on Saturday and cross
the area Sunday and move east on Monday. The guidance differs on the
strength timing and location of the phasing. The guidance agrees
that high pressure sets up in cold air damming position on Friday
and holds on through Saturday as a Miller A/B hybrid low develops
and moves by on Saturday then east on Sunday. There is some
disagreement on the timing and actual track the low takes. They also
agree on precip moving into the mountains Friday night and spreading
across the area Saturday and Saturday night. The GFS moves the low
east of the area Sunday with some lingering NW flow precip across
the mountains which dissipates Sunday night. The ECMWF is slower
with the movement of the low and shows a secondary upper wave
crossing the area keeping precip in place Sunday and Sunday night
then dissipating Monday. Have opted for a model blend which has the
highest PoP Saturday and Saturday night with chance PoP Sunday then
diminishing Sunday night.

With the guidance trending toward more of a hybrid low, this
suggests much more of a mixed bag of precip with a warm nose
developing Saturday and spreading north across the area changing
precip to rain for all but the areas along and near the Blue Ridge
escarpment where deeper cold air can linger in the CAD. Have used
the top down method with a blend of the GFS and ECMWF thermal
profiles to create the weather grids. This shows a mixed bag at
onset Friday night changing to snow across most of the are along and
north of I-85 by morning. Then the mixed bag returns as the warm
nose moves in Saturday. Wintry mix is limited to the Blue Ridge area
east along the I-40 corridor Saturday night with all areas turning
to rain on Sunday. NW flow snow develops Sunday night. Highest storm
total snow is along and near the Blue Ridge from the NC/GA/SC border
north across NC. This lines up well with the winter storm
probabilities from WPC. Amounts drop off west and east of there with
little to no amounts along and south of I-85. Of course, this is
highly subject to change as the event approaches.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: With the exception of MVFR cigs currently
at KAND, VFR prevails the remainder of the TAF sites this afternoon,
with a range of varying cloud heights to nearly clear skies. Expect
the decreasing trend of clouds through the rest of today and into
tonight with VFR prevailing through the remainder of the valid TAF
period, with the exception of lingering clouds/-ra along the TN
border. SW winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts up to 20 kts will be
possible through tonight, becoming NW overnight into Wednesday
behind a cold front and remaining gusty.

Outlook: Gusty northwest winds expected to continue through
Wednesday night, focused across the mountains. Expect VFR cigs
except KAVL where brief MVFR/IFR cigs are possible at times. A
winter storm moving into the region this weekend will bring threat
of wintry precip to some areas with restricted cigs/vsbys likely
everywhere.

Confidence Table...

            18-24Z        00-06Z        06-12Z        12-18Z
KCLT       High 100%     High  95%     High 100%     High 100%
KGSP       High  93%     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  90%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAND       High  89%     High  97%     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

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...Wind Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday for
     NCZ033-035-048>053-058-059-062>065-501>510.
     High Wind Watch from 11 PM EST this evening through Thursday
     morning for NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RWH
NEAR TERM...Munroe/SGL
SHORT TERM...RWH
LONG TERM...RWH
AVIATION...SGL
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 8, 4:50 AM EST, 10 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
450 AM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ036-037-056-057-068>072-082-SCZ001>014-
019-091000-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-
Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-
450 AM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont
North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A low pressure system will bring precipitation to the area Friday
night through Sunday. Temperatures may be cold enough for the
precipitation to fall as snow or a wintry mix. However, there is
quite a bit of uncertainty with this system regarding timing,
location of wintry precipitation, and precipitation amounts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ035-048-051>053-058-059-062>065-502-504-506>510-091000-
Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
450 AM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for piedmont North Carolina and
western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

A low pressure system will bring precipitation to the area Friday
night through Sunday. Temperatures may be cold enough for the
precipitation to fall as snow or a wintry mix. However, there is
quite a bit of uncertainty with this system regarding timing,
location of wintry precipitation, and precipitation amounts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-091000-
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
450 AM EST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   High Wind Watch.

Light snow showers are possible across the higher elevations along
and near the Tennessee border Wednesday night.

A low pressure system will bring precipitation to the area Friday
night through Sunday. Temperatures may be cold enough for the
precipitation to fall as snow or a wintry mix. However, there is
quite a bit of uncertainty with this system regarding timing,
location of wintry precipitation, and precipitation amounts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 4:33 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey10 hr
Jan 8, 4:33 AM ESTWind AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Graham and 12 more50 hr

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High Wind Warnings in North Carolina, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019

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.