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Frost Advisory 8, NWS Columbia, SC

November 19, 20214 counties in Georgia; 9 counties in South Carolina

NWS Columbia, SC issued this frost advisory at Nov 19, 2021, 3:39 AM EST for 4 counties in Georgia; 9 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Nov 20, 2021, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 19, 2021, 3:39 AM EST (08:39 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 20, 2021, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 20, 2021, 8:00 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, Clarendon County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Orangeburg County, SC, Richland County, SC, Sumter County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:36 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 143 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 2021-11-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 211 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, Charleston AFB, SC at 00:00Z on 2021-11-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 87 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
211 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
946 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

294 
WWUS72 KCAE 190839
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
339 AM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

SCZ031-037-038-137-191730-
/O.NEW.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.211120T0800Z-211120T1300Z/
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0011.211119T1100Z-211119T1700Z/
Sumter-Calhoun-Clarendon-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Sumter, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton,
and Holly Hill
339 AM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON EST TODAY...

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will
  result in frost formation. For the Lake Wind Advisory, northeast
  winds 10 to 20 knots and gusts to around 25 knots are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina, and particularly
  Lake Marion for the Lake Wind Advisory.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 8 AM EST Saturday. 
  For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to noon EST 
  today.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost could kill 
  sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

GAZ065-077-SCZ027-028-030-035-041-135-136-191730-
/O.NEW.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.211120T0800Z-211120T1300Z/
Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Aiken-Barnwell-Bamberg-
Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, 
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, 
Bamberg, Denmark, North, and Orangeburg
339 AM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY...

* 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 8 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
526 
WWUS72 KCAE 191554
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1054 AM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

SCZ031-037-038-137-200000-
/O.CAN.KCAE.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211119T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.211120T0800Z-211120T1300Z/
Sumter-Calhoun-Clarendon-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Sumter, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton,
and Holly Hill
1054 AM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

GAZ065-077-SCZ027-028-030-035-041-135-136-200000-
/O.CON.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.211120T0800Z-211120T1300Z/
Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Aiken-Barnwell-Bamberg-
Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, 
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, 
Bamberg, Denmark, North, and Orangeburg
1054 AM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* 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 8 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
801 
WWUS72 KCAE 191735
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1235 PM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

GAZ063-064-201200-
/O.EXA.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.211120T0800Z-211120T1300Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, and Evans
1235 PM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid-30s will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...McDuffie and Columbia Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

GAZ065-077-SCZ027-028-030-031-035-037-038-041-135>137-201200-
/O.CON.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.211120T0800Z-211120T1300Z/
Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-
Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, 
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, 
Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, 
North, Orangeburg, and Holly Hill
1235 PM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* 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 8 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
312 
WWUS72 KCAE 200644
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
144 AM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ027-028-030-031-035-037-038-041-135>137-201300-
/O.CON.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.211120T0800Z-211120T1300Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Aiken-Sumter-
Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-
Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, 
Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta, 
Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, 
Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, North, Orangeburg, and Holly Hill
144 AM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 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.

&&

$$
659 
WWUS72 KCAE 201248
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
748 AM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ027-028-030-031-035-037-038-041-135>137-201400-
/O.EXP.KCAE.FR.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-211120T1300Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Aiken-Sumter-
Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-
Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, 
Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta, 
Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, 
Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, North, Orangeburg, and Holly Hill
748 AM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed after sunrise and frost is no longer
expected. The frost advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 AM.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 19, 12:52 AM ESTLake Wind AdvisoryCAECalhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg, Sumter10 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.