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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

March 31, 202117 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Mar 31, 2021, 4:25 AM EDT for 17 counties in North Carolina; Habersham County, Rabun County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 31, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2021, 4:25 AM EDT (08:25 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Habersham County, GA, 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), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:26 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 255 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2021-03-31Temperature 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2021-03-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 65 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2152 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

341 
WWUS72 KGSP 310825
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
425 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003-311630-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.210401T0000Z-210402T0000Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-Greenville 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, Saluda, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
425 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and western North
  Carolina, mainly along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much colder air will move into the region
  behind a strong cold front this evening. Precipitation may
  change to light snow and/or light freezing rain at elevations
  above 5000 feet by midnight. No significant ice accumulation is
  expected, but some of the highest elevations of the northern
  mountains could get up to one inch of snow before it tapers off
  Thursday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PM
6 follow-up statements
916 
WWUS72 KGSP 311859
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
259 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GAZ010-017-NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-010300-
/O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.210401T0200Z-210401T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, 
Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, 
Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, 
Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain,
Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, and Pumpkintown
259 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much colder air will move into the region 
  behind a strong cold front this evening. Precipitation may 
  change to light snow and/or light freezing rain at elevations 
  above 5000 feet by midnight. No significant ice accumulation 
  is expected, but some of the highest elevations of the 
  northern mountains could get up to one inch of snow before it 
  tapers off Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003-010300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.210401T0000Z-210402T0000Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-Greenville 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, Saluda, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
259 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and western North 
  Carolina, mainly along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much colder air will move into the region 
  behind a strong cold front this evening. Precipitation may 
  change to light snow and/or light freezing rain at elevations 
  above 5000 feet by midnight. No significant ice accumulation 
  is expected, but some of the highest elevations of the 
  northern mountains could get up to one inch of snow before it 
  tapers off Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-010300-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.A.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
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, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord,
Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, 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
259 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures from the upper 20s to near 30
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could 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.

&&

$$
065 
WWUS72 KGSP 010217
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1017 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003-011115-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210402T0000Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-Greenville 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, Saluda, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
1017 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina and western North 
  Carolina, mainly along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

* WHEN...Now through 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much colder air will move into the region 
  behind a strong cold front this evening. Precipitation may 
  change to light snow and/or light freezing rain at elevations 
  above 5000 feet by midnight. No significant ice accumulation 
  is expected, but some of the highest elevations of the 
  northern mountains could get up to one inch of snow before it 
  tapers off Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-011115-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, 
Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, 
Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, 
Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain,
Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, and Pumpkintown
1017 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Now through 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much colder air will move into the region 
  behind a strong cold front this evening. Precipitation may 
  change to light snow and/or light freezing rain at elevations 
  above 5000 feet by midnight. No significant ice accumulation 
  is expected, but some of the highest elevations of the 
  northern mountains could get up to one inch of snow before it 
  tapers off Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-011115-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.A.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
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, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord,
Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, 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
1017 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures from the upper 20s to near 30 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could 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.

&&

$$
117 
WWUS72 KGSP 010727
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
327 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-011530-
/O.UPG.KGSP.FZ.A.0001.210402T0600Z-210402T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.210402T0400Z-210402T1300Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
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, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord,
Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, 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
327 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia
  and the foothills and 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003-011530-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210402T0000Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-Greenville 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, Saluda, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
327 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Upstate South Carolina and western North 
  Carolina, mainly along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

* WHEN...Now through 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some light snow may fall at the highest
  elevations of the northern mountains of North Carolina, mainly
  above 5000 feet, through this afternoon. Any accumulation should
  be less than one inch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-011530-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, 
Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, 
Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, 
Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain,
Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, and Pumpkintown
327 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Now through 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some light snow is possible at the highest
  elevations of the Smokies through early afternoon. Any
  accumulation should be an inch or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PM
759 
WWUS72 KGSP 011449
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1049 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-020030-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.210402T0400Z-210402T1300Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
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, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord,
Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, 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
1049 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and the foothills and 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003-020030-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210402T0300Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-Greenville 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, Saluda, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
1049 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Upstate South Carolina and western North 
  Carolina, mainly along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some light snow may fall at the highest
  elevations of the northern mountains of North Carolina, mainly
  above 5000 feet, through early this evening. Any accumulation 
  should be less than one inch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-011800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, 
Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, 
Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, 
Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain,
Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, and Pumpkintown
1049 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Now through 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some light snow is possible at the 
  highest elevations of the Smokies through early afternoon. Any 
  accumulation should be an inch or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
415 
WWUS72 KGSP 011757
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
157 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GAZ010-017-NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062>064-SCZ001-002-011900-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Faust, Mars Hill, 
Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, 
Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, 
Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, 
Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain,
Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Mountain Rest, 
Walhalla, and Pumpkintown
157 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have fallen below advisory levels. However, breezy
conditions will continue into at least this evening.

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-020300-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.210402T0400Z-210402T1300Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
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, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord,
Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, 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
157 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia 
  and the foothills and 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.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003-020300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210402T0300Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-Greenville 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, Saluda, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
157 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Upstate South Carolina and western North 
  Carolina, mainly along and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some light snow may fall at the highest 
  elevations of the northern mountains of North Carolina, mainly 
  above 5000 feet, through early this evening. Any accumulation 
  should be less than one inch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

RMM
961 
WWUS72 KGSP 020235
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1035 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

NCZ033-049-050-053-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ003-020345-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210402T0300Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-
Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Polk Mountains-Greenville 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, Saluda, Tigerville, 
Gowensville, Cleveland, and Slater-Marietta
1035 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds and gusts have dropped below advisory criteria.
However, breezy conditions and gusty winds will continue 
overnight.

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ004>014-019-021045-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.210402T0400Z-210402T1300Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
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, Shelby, 
Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord,
Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, 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
1035 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont Upstate South Carolina, and
  northeast Georgia, and the southern foothills and Piedmont of 
  North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 9:04 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPMacon3 hr
Mar 31, 9:23 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPGraham, Swain3 hr
Mar 31, 9:41 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPMacon5 hr
Mar 31, 9:57 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningGSPJackson, Macon, Swain5 hr
Mar 31, 10:14 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPJackson, Transylvania3 hr
Mar 31, 10:33 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPTransylvania4 hr
Mar 31, 1:03 PM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPHenderson, Transylvania14 hr
Mar 31, 2:04 PM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe, Henderson13 hr
Mar 31, 2:23 PM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGSPBuncombe13 hr
Mar 31, 2:59 PM EDTFreeze WatchGSPCabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Polk and 2 more12 hr
Mar 31, 8:55 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGSPHabersham, Rabun3 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.