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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Morristown, TN

April 21, 2020Carter County, Johnson County, Unicoi County, Tennessee; Russell County, Washington County, City of Bristol, Virginia

NWS Morristown, TN issued this wind advisory at Apr 21, 2020, 2:35 AM EDT for Carter County, Johnson County, Unicoi County, Tennessee; Russell County, Washington County, City of Bristol, Virginia. It took effect at Apr 21, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2020, 2:35 AM EDT (06:35 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 21, 2020, 9:48 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Morristown, TN

Counties Carter County, TN, Johnson County, TN, Unicoi County, TN, City of Bristol, VA, Russell County, VA, Washington County, VA

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 204 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 2020-04-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2020-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 112 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
1468 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

477 
WWUS74 KMRX 210635
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
235 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

TNZ018-045-047-VAZ006-008-211800-
/O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.200421T1400Z-200422T0200Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-Russell-Washington-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, 
Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
235 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Tennessee, Johnson, Unicoi and Southeast Carter 
  Counties. In Virginia, Russell and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
394 
WWUS74 KMRX 210721
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
321 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

VAZ006-008-211800-
/O.NEW.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.200421T1400Z-200422T0200Z/
Russell-Washington-
Including the cities of Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, 
Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
321 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15
  to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Russell and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 5 AM to 10 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ001-002-005-211800-
/O.NEW.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Lee-Wise-Scott-
Including the cities of Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, 
Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, and Hiltons
321 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Lee, Wise and Scott Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-211800-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.200421T1400Z-200422T0200Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
321 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Tennessee, Johnson, Unicoi and Southeast Carter 
  Counties. In Virginia, Russell and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
098 
WWUS74 KMRX 211649 AAA
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1249 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

VAZ006-008-220200-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Russell-Washington-
Including the cities of Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, 
Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
1249 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 
  15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Russell and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 5 AM to 10 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ001-002-005-220200-
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Lee-Wise-Scott-
Including the cities of Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, 
Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, and Hiltons
1249 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Lee, Wise and Scott Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-220200-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T0200Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
1249 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Tennessee, Johnson, Unicoi and Southeast Carter 
  Counties. In Virginia, Russell and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
329 
WWUS74 KMRX 211909 AAA
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Morristown TN
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

TNZ018-045-047-220200-
/O.EXA.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T0200Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected
  this evening. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35
  will result in frost formation, mainly in sheltered valleys.

* WHERE...Johnson, Unicoi and Southeast Carter Counties.

* WHEN...The Wind Advisory is in effect until to 10 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Frost Advisory, from 5 AM to 10 AM EDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-041>044-046-072-074-087-220200-
/O.EXA.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-Sullivan-
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-Southeast Greene-
Washington-Northwest Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Andrews, Marble, Topton, Hiawasse Dam, 
Murphy, Unaka, Violet, Shooting Creek, Brasstown, Hayesville, 
Tusquitee, Big South Fork National, Oneida, Smokey Junction, 
Elgin, Huntsville, Norma, Slick Rock, Fincastle, La Follette, 
Elk Valley, Jellico, White Oak, Caryville, Royal Blue, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Hartford, Greeneville, Cedar Creek, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 
Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will
  result in frost formation. 

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest North 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

VAZ006-008-220200-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Russell-Washington-
Including the cities of Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, 
Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 
  15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Russell and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 5 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.
  The Wind Advisory is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ001-002-005-220200-
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Lee-Wise-Scott-
Including the cities of Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, 
Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, and Hiltons
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Lee, Wise and Scott Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
527 
WWUS74 KMRX 220148
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

TNZ018-045-047-VAZ006-008-221400-
/O.CAN.KMRX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-Russell-Washington-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, 
Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected this evening. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as 
  low as 35 will result in frost formation, mainly in sheltered 
  valleys.

* WHERE...In Tennessee, Johnson, Southeast Carter and Unicoi 
  Counties. In Virginia, Russell and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-041>044-046-072-074-087-VAZ001-002-005-
221400-
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0006.200422T0900Z-200422T1400Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-Sullivan-
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-Southeast Greene-
Washington-Northwest Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-Lee-Wise-
Including the cities of Andrews, Marble, Topton, Hiawasse Dam, 
Murphy, Unaka, Violet, Shooting Creek, Brasstown, Hayesville, 
Tusquitee, Big South Fork National, Oneida, Smokey Junction, 
Elgin, Huntsville, Norma, Slick Rock, Fincastle, La Follette, 
Elk Valley, Jellico, White Oak, Caryville, Royal Blue, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Hartford, Greeneville, Cedar Creek, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 
Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, Coker Creek, Rose Hill, 
Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, 
and Hiltons
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will 
  result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest North 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill 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 Morristown, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 21, 3:21 AM EDTFrost AdvisoryMRXBlount, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Greene and 9 more31 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.