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Frost Advisory 6, NWS Columbia, SC

November 13, 20214 counties in Georgia; 12 counties in South Carolina

NWS Columbia, SC issued this frost advisory at Nov 13, 2021, 3:40 AM EST for 4 counties in Georgia; 12 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Nov 14, 2021, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 13, 2021, 3:40 AM EST (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 14, 2021, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 14, 2021, 8:12 AM EST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Columbia, SC

Counties Burke County, GA, Columbia County, GA, McDuffie County, GA, Richmond County, GA, Aiken County, SC, Bamberg County, SC, Barnwell County, SC, Calhoun County, SC, Chesterfield County, SC, Clarendon County, SC, Kershaw County, SC, Lee County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Orangeburg County, SC, Richland County, SC, Sumter County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:41 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

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 139 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, Charleston AFB, SC at 00:00Z on 2021-11-13Temperature 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, Charleston AFB, SC at 00:00Z on 2021-11-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 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
2471 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
55 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

842 
WWUS72 KCAE 130840
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
340 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ016-022-027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-131645-
/O.NEW.KCAE.FR.Y.0006.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lexington-
Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-
Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Cheraw, Pageland, Camden, Lugoff, 
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, 
Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg,
Denmark, North, Orangeburg, and Holly Hill
340 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina and east central 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-131645-
/O.NEW.KCAE.FZ.A.0002.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-
Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Mccormick, Newberry, 
Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill
340 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina and east central 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
492 
WWUS72 KCAE 131544
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1044 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-141000-
/O.UPG.KCAE.FZ.A.0002.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAE.FZ.W.0003.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-
Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Mccormick, Newberry, 
Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill
1044 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina and east central 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ016-022-027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-141000-
/O.CON.KCAE.FR.Y.0006.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lexington-
Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-
Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Cheraw, Pageland, Camden, Lugoff, 
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, 
Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg,
Denmark, North, Orangeburg, and Holly Hill
1044 AM EST Sat Nov 13 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina and east central 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
019 
WWUS72 KCAE 140734
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
234 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-141400-
/O.CON.KCAE.FZ.W.0003.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-
Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Mccormick, Newberry, 
Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill
234 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina and east central 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ016-022-027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-141400-
/O.CON.KCAE.FR.Y.0006.211114T0800Z-211114T1400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lexington-
Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-
Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Cheraw, Pageland, Camden, Lugoff, 
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, 
Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg,
Denmark, North, Orangeburg, and Holly Hill
234 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina and east central 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
054 
WWUS72 KCAE 141312
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
812 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-141415-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-
Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Mccormick, Newberry, 
Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill
812 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm
quickly through the morning hours and therefore the freeze warning
has been cancelled.

$$

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ016-022-027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-141415-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211114T1400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lexington-
Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-
Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Cheraw, Pageland, Camden, Lugoff, 
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, 
Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg,
Denmark, North, Orangeburg, and Holly Hill
812 AM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures continue to warm quickly this morning and therefore
the frost advisory has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 13, 3:40 AM ESTFreeze WatchCAELincoln7 hr
Nov 13, 10:44 AM ESTFreeze WarningCAELincoln21 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in South Carolina, 2021Frost Advisories in Georgia, 2021Every frost advisory in 2021

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.