Alert archive / South Carolina / Freeze Warnings in 2021
Freeze Warning 2, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this freeze warning at Apr 2, 2021, 9:03 AM EDT for 4 counties in Georgia; 8 counties in South Carolina; 8 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 3, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2021, 9:03 AM EDT (13:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Counties Elbert County, GA, Franklin County, GA, Hart County, GA, Stephens County, GA, Cabarrus County, NC, Cleveland County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Lincoln County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Union 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), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:02 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 12:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 225 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1661 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 125 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
856 WWUS72 KGSP 021303 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 903 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-022000- /O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210402T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.210403T0400Z-210403T1300Z/ Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- 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, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, 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 903 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia and the southern piedmont and southern foothills of North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
341 WWUS72 KGSP 021851 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 251 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-030300- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.210403T0400Z-210403T1300Z/ Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- 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, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, 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 251 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 25 to 30 expected. * WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia and the southern piedmont and southern foothills of North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ Lane
825 WWUS72 KGSP 030230 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1030 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-031030- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.210403T0400Z-210403T1300Z/ Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- 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, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, 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 1030 PM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 25 to 30 expected. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia, and the southern foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$
896 WWUS72 KGSP 030535 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 135 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021 GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-031300- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210403T1300Z/ Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg- Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester- Greenwood- Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six 135 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 25 to 30 expected. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia, and the southern foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ Krentz
796 WWUS72 KGSP 031308 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 908 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021 GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-032000- /O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210403T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0001.210404T0400Z-210404T1300Z/ Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- 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, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, 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 908 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia, and the southern foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Lane
Nearby
Freeze Warnings in South Carolina, 2021Freeze Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Freeze Warnings in Georgia, 2021Every freeze warning 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.