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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Atlanta, GA

October 27, 202124 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this wind advisory at Oct 27, 2021, 3:54 AM EDT for 24 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2021, 3:54 AM EDT (07:54 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 28, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
All 24 counties

Bartow County, GA, Carroll County, GA, Catoosa County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Cherokee County, GA, Cobb County, GA, Dade County, GA, Dawson County, GA, Douglas County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Floyd County, GA, Gilmer County, GA, Gordon County, GA, Haralson County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Murray County, GA, Paulding County, GA, Pickens County, GA, Polk County, GA, Towns County, GA, Union County, GA, Walker County, GA, White County, GA, Whitfield County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:59 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

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 119 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 00:00Z on 2021-10-27Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1385 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

784 
WWUS72 KFFC 270754
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
354 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>021-030-271600-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.211028T0600Z-211028T2200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
and Cartersville
354 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
  expected. At elevations above 2000 ft gusts up to 45 mph are
  likley.

* WHERE...Much of north Georgia and especially at higher
  elevations.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Some
  trees and tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
  may result, especially at higher elevations.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
568 
WWUS72 KFFC 271505
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1105 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>021-030-280100-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.211028T0600Z-211028T2200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
and Cartersville
1105 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. At
  elevations above 2000 ft gusts up to 45 mph are possible.

* WHERE...North Georgia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Some
  trees and 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.

&&

$$
184 
WWUS72 KFFC 280055
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
855 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

GAZ031-032-041>043-281000-
/O.EXA.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.211028T0600Z-211028T2200Z/
Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-
Including the cities of Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville
855 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Paulding, Cobb, Haralson, Carroll and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Some
  trees and 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.

&&

$$

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>021-030-281000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.211028T0600Z-211028T2200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
and Cartersville
855 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. 
  At elevations above 2000 ft gusts up to 45 mph are possible.

* WHERE...North Georgia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Some trees and 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.

&&

$$
743 
WWUS72 KFFC 280749
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
349 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GAZ001>009-011-013>016-282000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211028T2200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
349 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Much of far north Georgia, especially at elevations 
  above 2000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

GAZ012-019>021-030>032-041>043-282000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211028T2200Z/
Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, 
Carrollton, and Douglasville
349 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Gordon, Floyd, Paulding, Polk, Cobb, Haralson, 
  Carroll, Douglas, Bartow and Cherokee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
252 
WWUS72 KFFC 281633
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1233 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GAZ001>009-011-013>016-282200-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211028T2200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
1233 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

GAZ012-019>021-030>032-041>043-282200-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211028T2200Z/
Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, 
Carrollton, and Douglasville
1233 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Gordon, Floyd, Paulding, Polk, Cobb, Haralson, 
  Carroll, Douglas, Bartow and Cherokee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
223 
WWUS72 KFFC 282150
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
550 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GAZ001>009-011-013>016-282300-
/O.EXP.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211028T2200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-
Including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland
550 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have lightened over the past several hours with wind 
gusts now reaching speeds between 15-25 mph in isolated locations.
With speeds below criteria, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to
expire.

$$


GAZ012-019>021-030>032-041>043-282300-
/O.EXP.KFFC.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211028T2200Z/
Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, 
Carrollton, and Douglasville
550 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have lightened over the past several hours with wind 
gusts now reaching speeds between 15-25 mph in isolated locations.
With speeds below criteria, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to
expire.

$$

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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.