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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Feb 1, 2021, 4:23 AM EST for 17 counties in North Carolina; Rabun County, Georgia. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2021, 4:23 AM EST (09:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 3, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Counties Rabun County, GA, Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:24 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, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 250 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
- 456 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 1 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 64 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
947 WWUS72 KGSP 010923 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 423 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 NCZ053-065-501-503-505-507-509-011700- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.210202T0000Z-210202T1800Z/ Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 423 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Henderson, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Rutherford Mountains and Polk Mountains Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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. && $$ Lane
9 follow-up statements
051 WWUS72 KGSP 011507 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1007 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 NCZ053-065-501-503-505-507-509-012315- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.210202T0000Z-210202T1800Z/ Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 1007 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Henderson, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Rutherford Mountains and Polk Mountains Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CAC
148 WWUS72 KGSP 011951 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 251 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 NCZ053-065-501-503-505-507-509-020400- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.210202T0000Z-210202T1800Z/ Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 251 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Henderson, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Rutherford Mountains and Polk Mountains Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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. && $$
379 WWUS72 KGSP 020408 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1108 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 NCZ053-065-501-503-505-507-509-021000- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210202T1800Z/ Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 1108 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Buncombe and Henderson Counties, plus mountainous portions of Caldwell, Burke, McDowell, Rutherford and Polk Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Wimberley
780 WWUS72 KGSP 020900 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 400 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 NCZ053-065-501-503-505-507-509-021800- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210202T1800Z/ Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 400 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Buncombe and Henderson Counties, plus mountainous portions of Caldwell, Burke, McDowell, Rutherford and Polk Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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. && $$ Lane
028 WWUS72 KGSP 021741 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1241 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 GAZ010-NCZ033-048>050-052-062>064-SCZ001>003-030500- /O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Rabun-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta 1241 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times. Winds could gust to 55 mph at times along the northern Blue Ridge mountains. * WHERE...The mountains of Upstate South Carolina, Rabun County in northeast Georgia, and much of the mountains of of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ051-058-059-030500- /O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson- Including the city of Tuckasegee 1241 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph at times. * WHERE...Higher elevations in Swain, Graham, and Northern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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. && $$ NCZ053-065-501-503-505-507-509-030500- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 1241 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times. * WHERE...Buncombe and Henderson Counties, as well as mountain portions of Caldwell, Burke, McDowell, Rutherford and Polk Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ HG
729 WWUS72 KGSP 030245 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 945 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 GAZ010-NCZ033-048>050-052-053-062>065-501-503-505-507-509- SCZ001>003-031200- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Rabun-Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, Saluda, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta 945 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times. Winds could gust to 55 mph at times along the northern Blue Ridge mountains. * WHERE...The mountains of Upstate South Carolina, Rabun County in northeast Georgia, and much of the mountains of of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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. && $$ NCZ051-058-059-031200- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson- Including the city of Tuckasegee 945 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph at times. * WHERE...Higher elevations in Swain, Graham, and Northern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
663 WWUS72 KGSP 030847 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 347 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-031200- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 347 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Polk Mountains, Yancey and Henderson Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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. && $$ GAZ010-NCZ048-052-062>064-SCZ001>003-031200- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Rabun-Madison-Haywood-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta 347 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. * WHERE...The South Carolina mountains, Rabun County Georgia, Haywood, Southern Jackson, Madison, Macon and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ051-058-059-031200- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson- Including the city of Tuckasegee 347 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...The high elevations of Swain, Graham and Northern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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. && $$ Lane
947 WWUS72 KGSP 031158 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 658 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 GAZ010-NCZ048-052-062>064-SCZ001>003-031300- /O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Rabun-Madison-Haywood-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, Walhalla, Pumpkintown, Tigerville, Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta 658 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Winds will continue to diminish through the morning. $$ NCZ051-058-059-031300- /O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Swain-Graham-Northern Jackson- Including the city of Tuckasegee 658 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING ABOVE 3500 FEET... Winds will continue to diminish through the morning. $$ NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-031800- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 658 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Polk Mountains, Yancey and Henderson Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Lane
444 WWUS72 KGSP 031803 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 103 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-031915- /O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda 103 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Northwest winds will remain gusty across the mountains this afternoon, but at less than advisory values with peak gusts of 30 to 35 mph. The Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire on schedule. $$ HG
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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.