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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Dec 25, 2021, 3:44 AM EST for 8 counties in South Carolina; 17 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Dec 25, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 25, 2021, 3:44 AM EST (08:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 25, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
All 25 counties
Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Cabarrus County, NC, Cleveland County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Lincoln County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Union County, NC, Yancey 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), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 220 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
- 2025 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 267 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 401 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
140 WWUS72 KGSP 250844 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 344 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 NCZ068>072-082-SCZ004>014-019-251645- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.211225T1200Z-211225T2100Z/ Cleveland-Lincoln-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 Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, 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 344 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and piedmont North Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>064-251645- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.211225T1200Z-211226T0600Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Luck, Waynesville, Tuckasegee, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands 344 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina above 3500 ft. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ARK
4 follow-up statements
098 WWUS72 KGSP 251721 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1221 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 NCZ068>072-082-SCZ004>014-019-252100- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211225T2100Z/ Cleveland-Lincoln-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 Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, 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 1221 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Upstate South Carolina and the western Piedmont of North Carolina. * WHEN...through 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>064-260130- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Luck, Waynesville, Tuckasegee, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands 1221 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina above 3500 ft. * WHEN...Through 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ PM
308 WWUS72 KGSP 252049 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 349 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 NCZ068>072-082-SCZ004>014-019-252200- /O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211225T2100Z/ Cleveland-Lincoln-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 Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, 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 349 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... Breezy conditions may persist through sundown, but gusts should generally be less than 30 mph going forward. The Wind Advisory will thus expire on schedule at 4 pm EST. $$ NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>064-260500- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Luck, Waynesville, Tuckasegee, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands 349 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the western North Carolina mountains above 3500 ft. * WHEN...Through 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ HG
314 WWUS72 KGSP 260240 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 940 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>064-260600- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Luck, Waynesville, Tuckasegee, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands 940 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with some gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the western North Carolina mountains above 3500 ft. * WHEN...Through 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ HG
665 WWUS72 KGSP 260544 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1244 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021 NCZ033-048>053-058-059-062>064-260645- /O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Luck, Waynesville, Tuckasegee, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, and Highlands 1244 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING ABOVE 3500 FEET... A few brisk gusts are possible on the higher ridges but generally will continue to die down through sunrise. $$ Wimberley
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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.