Alert archive / South Carolina / Frost Advisories in 2021
Frost Advisory 7, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this frost advisory at Nov 4, 2021, 3:23 AM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina; 7 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Nov 5, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2021, 3:23 AM EDT (07:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 5, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Nov 5, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Counties 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
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 219 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
- 1768 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
527 WWUS72 KGSP 040723 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 323 AM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 NCZ035>037-056-057-068-069-072-502-504-506-041530- /O.UPG.KGSP.FZ.A.0004.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Cabarrus- 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, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Concord, Kannapolis, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 323 AM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 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. && $$ NCZ070-SCZ009-041530- /O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Gaston-York- Including the cities of Gastonia, Catawba, and Rock Hill 323 AM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, York County. In North Carolina, Gaston County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NCZ071-082-508-SCZ008-013-014-041530- /O.NEW.KGSP.FR.Y.0007.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Mecklenburg-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Cherokee-Union SC-Chester- Including the cities of Charlotte, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Gaffney, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls 323 AM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Cherokee, Union SC and Chester Counties. In North Carolina, Mecklenburg, Union NC and Greater Rutherford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 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. && $$ MPR
5 follow-up statements
098 WWUS72 KGSP 041504 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1104 AM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 NCZ035>037-056-057-068>070-072-502-504-506-SCZ009-050000- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Cabarrus-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-York- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Catawba, and Rock Hill 1104 AM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NCZ071-082-508-SCZ008-013-014-050000- /O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0007.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Mecklenburg-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Cherokee-Union SC-Chester- Including the cities of Charlotte, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Gaffney, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls 1104 AM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Cherokee, Union SC and Chester Counties. In North Carolina, Mecklenburg, Union NC and Greater Rutherford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 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. && $$
489 WWUS72 KGSP 041821 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 221 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 NCZ035>037-056-057-068>070-072-502-504-506-SCZ009-050200- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Cabarrus-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-York- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Catawba, and Rock Hill 221 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NCZ510-SCZ001>007-010>012-019-050200- /O.EXA.KGSP.FR.Y.0007.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens- Greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens- Greenwood- Including the cities of 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, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six 221 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 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. && $$ NCZ071-082-508-SCZ008-013-014-050200- /O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0007.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Mecklenburg-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Cherokee-Union SC-Chester- Including the cities of Charlotte, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Gaffney, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, and Great Falls 221 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Cherokee, Union SC and Chester Counties. In North Carolina, Mecklenburg, Union NC and Greater Rutherford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
668 WWUS72 KGSP 050156 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 956 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 NCZ035>037-056-057-068>070-072-502-504-506-SCZ009-050830- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Cabarrus-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-York- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Catawba, and Rock Hill 956 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina east of the Blue Ridge, plus York County, South Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 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. && $$ NCZ071-082-508-510-SCZ001>008-010>014-019-050830- /O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0007.211105T0600Z-211105T1400Z/ Mecklenburg-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg- Cherokee-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood- Including the cities of Charlotte, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six 956 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, plus the Thermal Belt areas of the North Carolina foothills, and a portion of Metro Charlotte. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Wimberley
661 WWUS72 KGSP 050725 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 325 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 NCZ035>037-056-057-068>070-072-502-504-506-SCZ009-051400- /O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211105T1400Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Cabarrus-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-York- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Catawba, and Rock Hill 325 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina east of the Blue Ridge, plus York County, South Carolina. * WHEN...Through 10 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. && $$ NCZ071-082-508-510-SCZ001>008-010>014-019-051400- /O.CON.KGSP.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211105T1400Z/ Mecklenburg-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg- Cherokee-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood- Including the cities of Charlotte, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six 325 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, plus the Thermal Belt areas of the North Carolina foothills, and a portion of Metro Charlotte. * WHEN...Through 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ ARK
029 WWUS72 KGSP 051340 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 940 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 NCZ035>037-056-057-068>070-072-502-504-506-SCZ009-051445- /O.EXP.KGSP.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211105T1400Z/ Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Cabarrus-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-York- Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Concord, Kannapolis, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Catawba, and Rock Hill 940 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures continue to warm across the area and will be above freezing soon. Therefore, the warning will expire on time. $$ NCZ071-082-508-510-SCZ001>008-010>014-019-051445- /O.EXP.KGSP.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211105T1400Z/ Mecklenburg-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Greater Greenville-Spartanburg- Cherokee-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood- Including the cities of Charlotte, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Westminster, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, Slater-Marietta, Seneca, Oakway, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Berea, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, and Ninety Six 940 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures continue to warm across the area and will be above the frost range soon. Therefore, the advisory will expire on time. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 3:23 AM EDT | Freeze Warning | GSP | Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland and 6 more | 31 hr |
Nearby
Frost Advisories in South Carolina, 2021Frost Advisories in North Carolina, 2021Every frost advisory in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.