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Frost Advisory 4, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

April 22, 20216 counties in Georgia; 7 counties in North Carolina; 8 counties in South Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this frost advisory at Apr 22, 2021, 3:35 AM EDT for 6 counties in Georgia; 7 counties in North Carolina; 8 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Apr 23, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 22, 2021, 3:35 AM EDT (07:35 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 23, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
All 21 counties

Elbert County, GA, Franklin County, GA, Habersham County, GA, Hart County, GA, Rabun County, GA, Stephens County, GA, Cabarrus County, NC, Cleveland County, NC, Gaston 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), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:33 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, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 276 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 2021-04-22Temperature 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 2021-04-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -19 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
2126 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
57 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
402 
WWUS72 KGSP 221233
NPWGSP

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

NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-069-501>506-222045-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Lincoln-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of 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, 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,
and Glenwood
833 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

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

* WHAT...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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ068-507>510-SCZ001>003-222045-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210422T1300Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Cleveland-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, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, 
Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, 
Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
833 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

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

* WHAT...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 could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ070>072-082-SCZ004>014-019-222045-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
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-
Including the cities of Boydville, Toccoa, Royston, Gumlog, 
Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, Nuberg, Reed Creek, 
Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville, Gastonia, 
Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, 
Weddington, 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
833 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PM
228 
WWUS72 KGSP 221320
NPWGSP

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

NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-069-501>506-222130-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Lincoln-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of 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, 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,
and Glenwood
920 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...The mountains, foothills, and northwest Piedmont of  
  North Carolina.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ068-070>072-082-507>510-SCZ001>014-
019-222130-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, 
Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
Slater-Marietta, 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
920 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, the southern foothills and
  southern Piedmont of North Carolina, including the Charlotte
  metro area, and portions of northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PM
818 
WWUS72 KGSP 221843
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
243 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-069-501>506-230245-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Lincoln-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of 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, 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,
and Glenwood
243 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...The mountains, northern foothills, and northwest
  Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ068-070>072-082-507>510-SCZ001>014-
019-230245-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, 
Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
Slater-Marietta, 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
243 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, the southern foothills and
  southern Piedmont of North Carolina including metro Charlotte,
  and portions of northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PM
610 
WWUS72 KGSP 230129
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
929 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-069-501>506-231000-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Lincoln-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of 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, 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,
and Glenwood
929 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The mountains, northern foothills, and northwest 
  Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ068-070>072-082-507>510-SCZ001>014-
019-231000-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.210423T0400Z-210423T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, 
Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
Slater-Marietta, 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
929 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, the southern foothills and 
  southern Piedmont of North Carolina including metro Charlotte, 
  and portions of northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

Krentz
019 
WWUS72 KGSP 230930
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
530 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-069-501>506-231300-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Lincoln-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of 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, 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,
and Glenwood
530 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...The mountains, northern foothills, and northwest 
  Piedmont of North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ068-070>072-082-507>510-SCZ001>014-
019-231300-
/O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, 
Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
Slater-Marietta, 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
530 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, the southern foothills and 
  southern Piedmont of North Carolina including metro Charlotte, 
  and portions of northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

JPT
398 
WWUS72 KGSP 231253
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
853 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-069-501>506-231400-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Lincoln-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Including the cities of 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, 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,
and Glenwood
853 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed about freezing, so the Freeze Warning
will be allowed to expire.

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ068-070>072-082-507>510-SCZ001>014-
019-231400-
/O.EXP.KGSP.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, 
Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, 
Slater-Marietta, 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
853 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

As temperatures warm this morning, the frost threat has ended and
the Frost Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 21, 8:58 PM EDTFreeze WatchGSPAvery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Graham, Haywood and 11 more7 hr
Apr 22, 3:35 AM EDTFreeze WarningGSPAlexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and 15 more29 hr

Nearby

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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.