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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Apr 29, 2021, 2:40 PM EDT for 19 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 30, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 29, 2021, 2:40 PM EDT (18:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 30, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 1, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Counties Alexander County, NC, Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Catawba 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), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:41 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 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 231 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
- 1258 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 76 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
809 WWUS72 KGSP 291840 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 240 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 NCZ033-035-048>053-056-058-059-062>065-501>510-300245- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.210430T1000Z-210430T2200Z/ Avery-Alexander-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe- Catawba-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains- Eastern Polk- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 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, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring 240 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Mountains and Foothills of North Carolina. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
119 WWUS72 KGSP 300649 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 249 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 NCZ033-035-048>053-056-058-059-062>065-501>510-301500- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.210430T1000Z-210501T0400Z/ Avery-Alexander-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe- Catawba-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains- Eastern Polk- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 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, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring 249 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Mountains and Foothills of North Carolina. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight. * 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. && $$
962 WWUS72 KGSP 301254 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 854 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 NCZ033-035-048>053-056-058-059-062>065-501>510-010400- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210501T0400Z/ Avery-Alexander-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe- Catawba-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains- Eastern Polk- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 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, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring 854 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times, especially in and near the mountains. * WHERE...The mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * 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
573 WWUS72 KGSP 301826 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 226 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 NCZ033-035-048>053-056-058-059-062>065-501>510-010400- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210501T0400Z/ Avery-Alexander-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe- Catawba-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains- Eastern Polk- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 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, 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, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring 226 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times, especially in and near the mountains. * WHERE...The mountains and foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * 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
208 WWUS72 KGSP 010206 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1006 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 NCZ035-048-051>053-056-058-059-062>065-502-504-507>510-010315- /O.CAN.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210501T0400Z/ Alexander-Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson- Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Rutherford Mountains- Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk- 1006 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to steadily diminish overnight. $$ NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-506-010400- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210501T0400Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, and Glenwood 1006 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...The northern mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Lane
The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2:46 PM EDT | Fire Weather Watch | GSP | Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland and 10 more | 18 hr |
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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.