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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

April 12, 20208 counties in South Carolina; 28 counties in North Carolina; 4 counties in Georgia

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Apr 12, 2020, 3:56 AM EDT for 8 counties in South Carolina; 28 counties in North Carolina; 4 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Apr 12, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2020, 3:56 AM EDT (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2020, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
All 40 counties

Elbert County, GA, Franklin County, GA, Hart County, GA, Stephens County, GA, Alexander County, NC, Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Cabarrus County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Catawba County, NC, Cleveland County, NC, Davie County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Iredell County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Lincoln County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rowan County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Union County, NC, Yancey County, NC, Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC, Cherokee County, SC, Chester County, SC, Greenwood County, SC, Laurens County, SC, Union County, SC, York County, SC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:57 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 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 212 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 00:00Z on 2020-04-12Temperature 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2020-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 49 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
2914 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

857 
WWUS72 KGSP 120756
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
356 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-121600-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.200412T2200Z-200413T1200Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River
356 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 ft in Swain, Haywood, Graham,
  Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ARK
6 follow-up statements
587 
WWUS72 KGSP 121437
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1037 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-122245-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.200412T2200Z-200413T1200Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River
1037 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 ft in Swain, Haywood, Graham, 
  Jackson, Macon, and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Krentz
256 
WWUS72 KGSP 121836
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
236 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

NCZ033-035>037-048>050-053-056-057-065-068>072-082-501>510-130245-
/O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.200413T0200Z-200413T2000Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-
Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-
Cabarrus-Union NC-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, 
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, 
Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Hickory, 
Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Shelby, Kings Mountain, 
Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, 
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Patterson, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, 
Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
236 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-130245-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.200412T2200Z-200413T2000Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River
236 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The southwest mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Krentz
274 
WWUS72 KGSP 122117
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
517 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ003>014-019-130530-
/O.EXA.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.200413T0200Z-200413T2000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Gumlog, 
Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, 
Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, 
Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, 
Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
517 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may result in
  downed trees and additional power outages. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-130530-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.200412T2200Z-200413T2000Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River
517 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected, mainly in the high elevations. 

* WHERE...Haywood, Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson, 
  Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may result in
  downed trees and additional power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ033-035>037-048>050-053-056-057-065-068>072-082-501>510-130530-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.200413T0200Z-200413T2000Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-
Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-
Cabarrus-Union NC-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, 
Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, 
Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Hickory, 
Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Shelby, Kings Mountain, 
Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, 
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Patterson, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, 
Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
517 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may result in
  downed trees and additional power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Lane
374 
WWUS72 KGSP 130252
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1052 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-131000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200413T2000Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River
1052 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Haywood, Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson, 
  Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may result in
  downed trees and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>050-053-056-057-065-068>072-
082-501>510-SCZ003>014-019-131000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200413T2000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Gumlog, 
Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, 
Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Ingalls, 
Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, 
Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, 
Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
1052 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may result in
  downed trees and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Lane
862 
WWUS72 KGSP 130746
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
346 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-131600-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200413T2000Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River
346 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Haywood, Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson, 
  Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may 
  result in downed trees and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>050-053-056-057-065-068>072-
082-501>510-SCZ003>014-019-131600-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200413T2000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Gumlog, 
Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, 
Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Ingalls, 
Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, 
Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, 
Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
346 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may 
  result in downed trees and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
484 
WWUS72 KGSP 131612
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1212 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

NCZ051-052-058-059-062>064-132000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200413T2000Z/
Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Transylvania-
Including the cities of Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, 
Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River
1212 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Haywood, Swain, Macon, Graham, Northern Jackson, 
  Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may 
  result in downed trees and additional power outages.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>050-053-056-057-065-068>072-
082-501>510-SCZ003>014-019-132000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200413T2000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Gumlog, 
Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, 
Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Ingalls, 
Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Patterson, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, 
Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero,
Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, 
Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, 
Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, 
Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six
1212 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of wet ground and gusty winds may 
  result in downed trees and additional power outages.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Krentz

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 4:12 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchGSP28 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in North Carolina, 2020Wind Advisories in South Carolina, 2020Wind Advisories in Georgia, 2020Every wind advisory in 2020

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.