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Frost Advisory 3, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

April 21, 20218 counties in South Carolina; 4 counties in Georgia

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this frost advisory at Apr 21, 2021, 2:44 PM EDT for 8 counties in South Carolina; 4 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Apr 22, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2021, 2:44 PM EDT (18:44 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Elbert County, GA, Franklin County, GA, Hart County, GA, Stephens County, GA, 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), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:50 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 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 243 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 12:00Z on 2021-04-21Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1611 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
105 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

829 
WWUS72 KGSP 211844
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
244 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

NCZ070>072-082-220245-
/O.EXB.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.210422T0600Z-210422T1200Z/
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Including the cities of Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, and Weddington
244 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union NC Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068-069-501>510-
SCZ001>003-220245-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.210422T0400Z-210422T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-
Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Ingalls, Banner Elk,
Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, 
Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, 
Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, 
Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, 
Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, 
Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, 
Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Patterson, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, 
Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, 
Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
and Slater-Marietta
244 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s 
  expected.

* WHERE...Rabun county Georgia, the mountains of upstate South 
  Carolina, and the mountains and foothills of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ004>014-019-220245-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0003.210422T0600Z-210422T1200Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-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, 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
244 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures from 33 to 36 could result in frost
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and northeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
324 
WWUS72 KGSP 220004
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
804 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068-069-501>510-
SCZ001>003-220900-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.210422T0400Z-210422T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-
Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Ingalls, Banner Elk,
Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, 
Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, 
Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, 
Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, 
Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, 
Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, 
Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, 
Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, 
Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Patterson, 
Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, 
Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, 
Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
and Slater-Marietta
804 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s 
  expected.

* WHERE...Rabun county Georgia, the mountains of upstate South 
  Carolina, and the mountains and foothills of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ070>072-082-220900-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.210422T0600Z-210422T1200Z/
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Including the cities of Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, and Weddington
804 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union NC Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ004>014-019-220900-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0003.210422T0600Z-210422T1200Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-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, 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
804 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures from 33 to 36 could result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and northeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Krentz
225 
WWUS72 KGSP 220058
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
858 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-507-509-220900-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.A.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.210422T0400Z-210422T1300Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, 
Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, 
Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, 
Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, 
Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, 
Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, 
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park,
and Saluda
858 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 25 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...The mountains of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  EDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ035>037-056-057-068-069-502-504-506-508-510-
SCZ001>003-220900-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.210422T0400Z-210422T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-
Lincoln-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Kings Creek, Lenoir, 
Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, 
Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, 
Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, 
Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, 
Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
858 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s 
  expected.

* WHERE...Rabun county Georgia, the mountains of upstate South 
  Carolina, and the mountains and foothills of North Carolina.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ070>072-082-220900-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.210422T0600Z-210422T1200Z/
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Including the cities of Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, and Weddington
858 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union NC Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ004>014-019-220900-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0003.210422T0600Z-210422T1200Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-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, 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
858 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures from 33 to 36 could result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and northeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Krentz
357 
WWUS72 KGSP 220735
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-501-503-505-221600-
/O.UPG.KGSP.FZ.A.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1300Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, 
Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, 
Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, 
Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, 
Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, 
Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, 
Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, 
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, 
Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, 
Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  as low as 25. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ035>037-056-057-069-502-504-506-221600-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1300Z/
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Lincoln-Greater Caldwell-
Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, 
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Lincolnton, Crouse, Kings Creek, Lenoir,
Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, 
Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures
  as low as 30. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
  temperatures in the lower 30s expected.

* WHERE...Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Catawba, Rowan, Lincoln, 
  Greater Caldwell, Greater Burke and Eastern McDowell Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ507-509-221600-
/O.UPG.KGSP.FZ.A.0003.210423T0600Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1300Z/
Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Chimney Rock State Park and Saluda
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 30. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 
  will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Rutherford Mountains and Polk Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this morning. 
  For the Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ068-508-510-SCZ001>003-221600-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Cleveland-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, 
Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Westminster, 
Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
and Slater-Marietta
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 29. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 
  will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains 
  and Greenville Mountains Counties. In Georgia, Rabun and 
  Habersham Counties. In North Carolina, Cleveland, Greater 
  Rutherford and Eastern Polk Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this morning. 
  For the Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ070>072-082-221600-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1200Z/
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Including the cities of Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, and Weddington
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 31. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 
  will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union NC Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. 
  For the Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ004>014-019-221600-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1200Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-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, 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
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32
  will result in frost formation. For the second Frost Advisory,
  temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and northeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 9 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this frost advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this frost advisory went out at Apr 21, 2:03 PM EDT, 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 21, 2:03 PM EDT, 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
203 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Cold high pressure moves from Arkansas tonight to be over the
Carolinas by Friday morning while the wind gradually diminishes.
Much below normal temperatures develop across the region tonight and
linger over the area through Friday. A more significant low pressure
system will cross our region Saturday and Saturday night. High
pressure returns for the early part of next week with warmer
temperatures expected through the middle part of the week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1000 AM EDT Wednesday: Changes this morning are really fairly
minor as grids are mostly in good shape. Watching webcams in the
mountains and they're socked in so hard to tell if there are any
flurries up there, but kept some light rain and, at the very highest
elevations, light snow mention with possibly some very light
accumulation in the highest elevations of the Smokies or TN border
counties. Confidence still high for red flag/dry/windy conditions
today. Other issue will be low temperatures tonight where confidence
is increasing for need for expanded frost/freeze headlines, but will
reevaluate that with the afternoon package.

Otherwise, a cold front, associated with a deep shortwave trough and
a pretty good shot of cold continental air, will move across the
area by afternoon. Despite the return flow, moisture never gets that
deep and only a very shallow convective layer develops. QPF response
remains minimal east of the mountain spine, and thus PoPs remain
below slight-chance there. That said, the latest guidance does show
shallow convection developing just east of our area. Even on the
upwind side, limited moisture and its short duration warrant little
QPF. The mountain PoPs linger thru the morning, where CAA will
result in partially nondiurnal cooling and temps staying in the mid-
30s around the same time. As you probably guessed, the moisture is
too shallow to extend into good ice nucleation temps, and thus any
changeover to snow is not expected to result in any appreciable
accumulation. That said, light accums are possible in the highest
elevations of the Smokies and along the TN border to the north. High
temps will be tricky under the competing effects of downsloping,
sunny skies, CAA, and gustiness, but overall looking likely they'll
make it into the mid-upper 60s across the Piedmont, around 60 for
the foothills, and only into the lower 50s for the mountain valleys.

Very gusty conditions are expected to develop across the area today,
but gusts should remain below advisory criteria for all but some
very high ridges. The combination of marginally low RH, dry (and
drying) fuels, and in particular the breezy to gusty winds has
warranted the issuance of a Red Flag Warning the CWA outside of the
NC mountains. See Fire Wx section below.

Winds taper off this evening outside of the mountains but gusty
winds linger across the mountains. Winds may even go light outside
of the mountains overnight as the pressure gradient relaxes between
the departing cold front and approaching high pressure center.
Freezing temperatures are expected across all the mountains, the I-
40 corridor, and the southern NC Foothills. A Freeze Warning will be
posted for these locations. Forecast lows are now colder outside of
these areas, solidly into the mid 30s. The question is the dry air
mass and how much the winds drop off. Have included patchy frost for
now, but a Frost Advisory would be warranted for much of this area
should winds actually go light. Given the uncertainty, will let the
next shift evaluate, but concerned parties should prepare that frost
is a distinct possibility.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
As of 100 PM Wednesday: After a potentially frosty start to the day
on Friday, sunshine should increasingly mix with encroaching middle
and high level clouds which will be spreading downstream of
developing southern plains system within the westerly flow aloft.
With sfc ridging translating offshore, llvl return flow will
commence, and max temperatures on Friday should rebound about a
category above Thursday's readings, but still anywhere from 5 to 8
degrees below climo.

The inherited sensible weather for Friday night remains pretty much
on track as mainly mountain shower cvrg should blossom by early
Saturday morning, mainly driven by the increasing upglide/upslope
flow thanks to the eastward moving southerly llvl jet max.

It certainly still looks like a washout regionwide on Saturday as a
period of the strongest deep layered forcing and deepest moisture
associated with a stout southern stream s/wv is progged to translate
acrs the cwfa.  The axis of the heaviest QPF is still uncertain with
the model consensus progging different solutions from the Blue Ridge
escarpment to the piedmont, but at this point, many, if not all
locales should pick the heaviest rain accumulation they have seen
since late March.  The progression of a northward moving sfc warm
front will also have to be monitored thoughout the day.  There is
the probability of developing sfc-based strong thunderstorms along
and south of I-85 as well.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 200 PM Wednesday: Dry slot is timed to overspread the region
Saturday night, setting us up for a well mixed, possibly breezy,
post-frontal Sunday with maximum temperatures pretty close to the
late April normal.  Dry NW flow aloft will keep skies sunny for
Monday as sfc ridging axis builds into the region.  Solid widespread
middle and upper 70s are expected from the piedmont to the lower
elevation mountain valleys.  Deep ridging and the warming trend
continues into Tuesday before the onset on llvl return flow moisture
on Wednesday.  Broad frontal zone showers could affect the region by
the very end of the period.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
At KCLT and Elsewhere: VFR through the period; NW flow moisture
blocked by the mountains may occasionally break into KAVL, and some
VFR Cu exiting the KCLT area but otherwise just some high cirrus
especially late in the period. Front pushing through the area at TAF
time with winds picking up out of the NW and gusty. These will
continue this evening but diminish into the overnight hours for all
but KAVL, where the gusts will continue. Gusts may drop off briefly
late overnight at KAVL but pick up again after daybreak.

Outlook: Dry high pressure returns for Thursday and Friday. A low
pressure system will bring precipitation and possible flight
restrictions on Saturday. Dry high pressure returns for Sunday and
Monday.

Confidence Table...

            18-24Z        00-06Z        06-12Z        12-18Z
KCLT       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGSP       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAVL       High  95%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KHKY       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KGMU       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%
KAND       High 100%     High 100%     High 100%     High 100%

The percentage reflects the number of guidance members agreeing
with the scheduled TAF issuance flight rule category. Complete hourly
experimental aviation forecast consistency tables are available at
the following link:

www.weather.gov/gsp/aviation

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Afternoon relatively humidity will drop into the 20 percent range
outside of the NC mountains, with some locations, especially NE GA,
the Upstate, and portions of the Srn NC Piedmont, will drop to 25
percent or less. Land managers have indicated fuel moisture levels
are very dry outside of the NC mountains, but not quite as dry
across the NC mountains. Very gusty winds, along with a wind shift,
will develop as a cold front crosses the area. Therefore, will
upgrade the Fire Wx Watch to a Red Flag Warning.

SC forestry officials have already recognized that conditions
Thursday likely will warrant another Fire Weather Watch that day,
and further coordination with the NC and GA agencies will be
completed prior to that time in consideration of any additional
headlines.

Wetting rain still is not expected until this weekend across
the region.

&&

.CLIMATE...
RECORDS FOR 04-22

               MAX TEMPERATURE         MIN TEMPERATURE
  STATION      HIGH        LOW         HIGH        LOW
  -------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   KAVL      86 1963     46 1927     62 1964     30 1953
                1896
   KCLT      91 1963     47 1901     66 1909     33 1978
                1957
   KGSP      90 1963     43 1901     68 1896     32 1978

RECORDS FOR 04-23

               MAX TEMPERATURE         MIN TEMPERATURE
  STATION      HIGH        LOW         HIGH        LOW
  -------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   KAVL      88 1960     42 1903     61 1957     29 1986
   KCLT      91 1980     51 1901     64 1920     35 1986
                1963
                1960
   KGSP      91 1980     48 1901     66 1920     32 1982
                1963
                1960

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Red Flag Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ010-017-
     018-026-028-029.
     Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday for
     GAZ010-017.
NC...Red Flag Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ035>037-
     056-057-068>072-082-501>510.
     Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday for
     NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068-069-501>510.
SC...Red Flag Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ001>014-
     019.
     Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday for
     SCZ001>003.

&&

SYNOPSIS...CAC
NEAR TERM...RWH/TDP
SHORT TERM...CAC
LONG TERM...CAC
AVIATION...TDP
FIRE WEATHER...
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 21, 5:32 AM EDT, 9 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
532 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ070>072-082-SCZ004>014-019-221100-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
532 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont
North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Red Flag Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Dry conditions and gusty winds will likely produce more fire weather
concerns for Thursday afternoon and evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ010-017-NCZ035>037-056-057-068-069-501>510-SCZ001>003-221100-
Rabun-Habersham-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-
Lincoln-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
532 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont
North Carolina, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Red Flag Warning.
   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Dry conditions and gusty winds will likely produce more fire weather
concerns for Thursday afternoon and evening. An unseasonably cold
air mass will remain over the region into late week. Frost and freeze
threats may return to the area Thursday night into Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>065-221100-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-
532 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

An unseasonably cold air mass will remain over the region into late
week. Frost and freeze threats may return to the area Thursday night
into Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 21, 3:40 AM EDTFreeze WarningGSP29 hr
Apr 21, 3:45 AM EDTRed Flag WarningGSPAbbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greenwood, Laurens and 2 more16 hr

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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.