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Frost Advisory 2, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this frost advisory at May 9, 2020, 3:37 AM EDT for 25 counties in Georgia. It took effect at May 10, 2020, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 9, 2020, 3:37 AM EDT (07:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 10, 2020, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 10, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
All 25 counties
Bartow County, GA, Carroll County, GA, Catoosa County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Cherokee County, GA, Cobb County, GA, Dade County, GA, Dawson County, GA, Douglas County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Floyd County, GA, Gilmer County, GA, Gordon County, GA, Haralson County, GA, Heard County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Murray County, GA, Paulding County, GA, Pickens County, GA, Polk County, GA, Towns County, GA, Union County, GA, Walker County, GA, White County, GA, Whitfield County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:39 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
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 114 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
- 7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -254 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 973 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 356 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 383 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
928 WWUS72 KFFC 090737 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 337 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020 GAZ006>009-092000- /O.NEW.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1400Z/ /O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200509T1300Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns- 337 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Fannin, Gilmer, Union and Towns Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ GAZ001>005-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-052-092000- /O.NEW.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1400Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens- Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb- Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-Heard- Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville 337 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 37 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
5 follow-up statements
438 WWUS72 KFFC 091307 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 907 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020 GAZ006>009-100000- /O.EXP.KFFC.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200509T1300Z/ /O.CON.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1400Z/ Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns- 907 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Fannin, Gilmer, Union and Towns Counties. * WHEN...Freeze Warning expired at 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ GAZ001>005-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-052-100000- /O.CON.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1400Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens- Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb- Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-Heard- Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville 907 AM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
692 WWUS72 KFFC 091849 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 249 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 GAZ006-008-009-101200- /O.NEW.KFFC.FZ.W.0002.200510T0800Z-200510T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T0800Z/ Fannin-Union-Towns- 249 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, temperatures as low as 30 to 32 degrees can be expected for some areas. For the Frost Advisory, areas of frost can be expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union and Towns Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ GAZ001>005-007-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-052-101200- /O.EXT.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1200Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Gilmer-Chattooga-Gordon- Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding- Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-Heard- Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville 249 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation for some areas. * WHERE...Portions of north and west Georgia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
659 WWUS72 KFFC 092228 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 628 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 GAZ006-008-009-100630- /O.CAN.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KFFC.FZ.W.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1200Z/ Fannin-Union-Towns- 628 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union and Towns Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions damage crops, fruit trees, berries and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ GAZ001>005-007-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-052-100630- /O.CON.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1200Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Gilmer-Chattooga-Gordon- Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding- Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-Heard- Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville 628 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Much of north and west Georgia generally north of a LaGrange to Canton to Cleveland line. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could damage sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
516 WWUS72 KFFC 092229 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 629 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 GAZ006-008-009-100630- /O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1200Z/ Fannin-Union-Towns- 629 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union and Towns Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions damage crops, fruit trees, berries and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ GAZ001>005-007-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-052-100630- /O.CON.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.200510T0600Z-200510T1200Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Gilmer-Chattooga-Gordon- Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding- Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-Heard- Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville 629 PM EDT Sat May 9 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Much of north and west Georgia generally north of a LaGrange to Canton to Cleveland line. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could damage sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
649 WWUS72 KFFC 100811 NPWFFC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 411 AM EDT Sun May 10 2020 GAZ006-008-009-101200- /O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200510T1200Z/ Fannin-Union-Towns- 411 AM EDT Sun May 10 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union and Towns Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions damage crops, fruit trees, berries and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ GAZ001>005-007-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-052-101200- /O.CON.KFFC.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200510T1200Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Gilmer-Chattooga-Gordon- Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding- Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-Heard- Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville 411 AM EDT Sun May 10 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Much of north and west Georgia generally north of a LaGrange to Canton to Cleveland line. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could damage sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2:49 PM EDT | Freeze Warning | FFC | Fannin, Towns, Union | 17 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.