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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Atlanta, GA

November 1, 20209 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this wind advisory at Nov 1, 2020, 2:11 PM EST for 9 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Nov 1, 2020, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 1, 2020, 2:11 PM EST (19:11 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 1, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 2, 2020, 7:00 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA

Counties Dawson County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Gilmer County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Murray County, GA, Pickens County, GA, Towns County, GA, Union County, GA, White County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 152 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 150 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, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2020-11-01Temperature 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, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2020-11-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 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
610 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
128 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

021 
WWUS72 KFFC 011911
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
211 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

GAZ005>009-013>016-020315-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WI.Y.0010.201102T0000Z-201102T1200Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.201102T0600Z-201102T1400Z/
Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
211 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 
  to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, 
  Lumpkin and White Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive
  vegetation. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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>004-011-012-019>021-030-041-020315-
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.201102T0600Z-201102T1400Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, and Cartersville
211 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and  
  other sensitive vegetation. 

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
218 
WWUS72 KFFC 012144
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
444 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

GAZ005>009-013>016-020545-
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.201102T0600Z-201102T1400Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0010.201102T0000Z-201102T1200Z/
Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
444 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds of 15 to
  25 mph with gusts around 35 mph expected, mainly at elevations
  above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Murray, Fannin, Pickens, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Dawson, 
  Union, Towns and White Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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>004-011-012-019>021-030-041-020545-
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.201102T0600Z-201102T1400Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, and Cartersville
444 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
370 
WWUS72 KFFC 020111
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
811 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

GAZ005>009-013>016-020915-
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.201102T0600Z-201102T1400Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201102T1200Z/
Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
811 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds of 15 to
  25 mph with gusts around 35 mph expected, mainly at elevations
  above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Murray, Fannin, Pickens, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Dawson, 
  Union, Towns and White Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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>004-011-012-019>021-030-041-020915-
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.201102T0600Z-201102T1400Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, and Cartersville
811 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
825 
WWUS72 KFFC 020914
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
414 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020

GAZ005>009-013>016-021400-
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T1400Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201102T1200Z/
Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
414 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds of 
  15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph expected, mainly at 
  elevations above 2000 feet.

* WHERE...Murray, Fannin, Pickens, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Dawson, 
  Union, Towns and White Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EST Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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>004-011-012-019>021-030-041-021400-
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T1400Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Haralson-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, and Cartersville
414 AM EST Mon Nov 2 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 1, 2:54 AM ESTFreeze WarningFFCBartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson and 14 more30 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.