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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

March 31, 202314 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this high wind warning at Mar 31, 2023, 12:05 PM EDT for 14 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 1, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2023, 12:05 PM EDT (16:05 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 1, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 2, 2023, 3:42 AM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:08 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 1, 2:17 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMarion, NCTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE 3300 BLOCK OF SUGAR HILL RD AND 4500 BLOCK OF NIX CREEK RD.
Apr 1, 5:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sse Downtown Ashevill, NC*** 1 FATAL *** AN EMPLOYEE WAS WAS KILLED BY A FALLING TREE IN STRONG GRADIENT WINDS AT THE BILTMORE ESTATE IN ASHEVILLE.
Apr 1, 6:45 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Ssw Little Switzerlan, NC57 NON-THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE REPORTS ACROSS MCDOWELL COUNTY AS OF 6:45PM.
Apr 1, 6:54 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGSpruce Pine, NCGAS STATION AWNING DAMAGED FROM WIND. POWER OUT ACROSS THE CITY OF SPRUCE PINE.
Apr 2, 12:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 76Grandfather Mountain, NC

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 4.1 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2023-03-31Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2023-03-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 122 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1545 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

123 
WWUS72 KGSP 311605
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-010015-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.230401T0400Z-230402T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, 
Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs,
Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, 
Cedar Mountain, and Little River
1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Northern 
  Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...the potential for strong and damaging wind
  gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain peaks
  above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts in valley locations may
  top out around 55 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-010015-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.230401T0400Z-230402T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke 
  Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ035-056-502-504-506>510-010015-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.230401T0400Z-230402T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Alexander-Catawba-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, 
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Hickory, Newton, 
St. Stephens, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, 
Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, 
Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, Forest City, 
Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, and Mill Spring
1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alexander, Catawba, Greater Caldwell, Greater Burke, 
  Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, 
  Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ065-010015-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.230401T0400Z-230402T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Henderson-
Including the cities of Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah
1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Henderson County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ036-037-057-068>072-082-SCZ008>014-
019-101>109-010015-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Iredell-Davie-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Cherokee-
York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, 
Gastonia, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis,
Monroe, Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Gaffney, Catawba, 
Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, 
Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls, 
Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, Mountain Rest, Rocky Bottom, 
Glassy Mountain, Seneca, Walhalla, Oakway, Westminster, Easley, 
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Berea, Mauldin, 
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Boiling Springs Sc, 
Fingerville, Duncan, Lyman, Landrum, Wellford, Inman, 
and Spartanburg
1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...All of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ARK
7 follow-up statements
014 
WWUS72 KGSP 312121
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
521 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-011000-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, 
Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs,
Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, 
Cedar Mountain, and Little River
521 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Northern 
  Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for strong and damaging 
  wind gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain 
  peaks above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts in valley 
  locations may top out around 55 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-011000-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
521 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke 
  Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-
506>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-011000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Union NC-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-
Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-
Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
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, Charlotte, 
Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, 
Indian Trail, Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, Mountain Rest, 
Rocky Bottom, Glassy Mountain, Seneca, Walhalla, Oakway, 
Westminster, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, 
Greer, Berea, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, 
Boiling Springs Sc, Fingerville, Duncan, Lyman, Landrum, 
Wellford, Inman, and Spartanburg
521 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...All of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ065-011000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Henderson-
Including the cities of Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah
521 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Henderson County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph will be
  possible in elevations above 4000 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Lane
327 
WWUS72 KGSP 010928
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
528 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-011730-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, 
Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs,
Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, 
Cedar Mountain, and Little River
528 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Jackson,
  Macon, and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for strong and damaging 
  wind gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain 
  peaks above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts in valley 
  locations may top out around 55 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-011730-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
528 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke 
  Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ065-011730-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Henderson-
Including the cities of Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah
528 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Henderson County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph will be 
  possible in elevations above 4000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-
506>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-011730-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Union NC-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-
Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-
Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
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, Charlotte, 
Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, 
Indian Trail, Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, Mountain Rest, 
Rocky Bottom, Glassy Mountain, Seneca, Walhalla, Oakway, 
Westminster, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, 
Greer, Berea, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, 
Boiling Springs Sc, Fingerville, Duncan, Lyman, Landrum, 
Wellford, Inman, and Spartanburg
528 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...All of northeast Georgia, the western Piedmont of North
  Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PM
432 
WWUS72 KGSP 011729
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
129 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-020130-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, 
Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs,
Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, 
Cedar Mountain, and Little River
129 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Northern 
  Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for strong and damaging 
  wind gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain 
  peaks above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts in valley 
  locations may top out around 55 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-020130-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
129 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke 
  Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ065-020130-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Henderson-
Including the cities of Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, 
East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, and Etowah
129 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Henderson County.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-
506>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-020130-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Union NC-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-
Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-
Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
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, Charlotte, 
Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, 
Indian Trail, Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, Mountain Rest, 
Rocky Bottom, Glassy Mountain, Seneca, Walhalla, Oakway, 
Westminster, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, 
Greer, Berea, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, 
Boiling Springs Sc, Fingerville, Duncan, Lyman, Landrum, 
Wellford, Inman, and Spartanburg
129 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...All of northeast Georgia, the western Piedmont of North
  Carolina, and Upstate South 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.

&&

$$
579 
WWUS72 KGSP 020021
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
821 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-020400-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, 
Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs,
Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, 
Cedar Mountain, and Little River
821 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT
BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Northern 
  Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for strong and damaging 
  wind gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain 
  peaks above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts in valley 
  locations may top out around 55 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-020400-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
821 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke 
  Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-065-068>072-082-502-
504-506>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-020400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-
Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Boydville, Toccoa, 
Royston, Gumlog, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, Canon, Hartwell, 
Nuberg, Reed Creek, Elberton, Fortsonia, Middleton, Ruckersville,
Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, 
Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, 
Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, 
Indian Trail, Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Gaffney, Catawba, Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, 
Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Monarch Mills, Chester, 
Cornwell, Great Falls, Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, Mountain Rest, 
Rocky Bottom, Glassy Mountain, Seneca, Walhalla, Oakway, 
Westminster, Easley, Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, 
Greer, Berea, Mauldin, Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, 
Boiling Springs Sc, Fingerville, Duncan, Lyman, Landrum, 
Wellford, Inman, and Spartanburg
821 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...All of northeast Georgia, the western Piedmont of 
  North Carolina, and Upstate South 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
488 
WWUS72 KGSP 020231
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1031 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

GAZ018-026-028-029-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-020345-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-
Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-
Southern Spartanburg-
1031 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished well below Advisory criteria over the
foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia and upstate South
Carolina and should continue to slowly diminish through the night.  

$$

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-020400-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, 
Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs,
Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, 
Cedar Mountain, and Little River
1031 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT
BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Northern 
  Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for strong and damaging wind
  gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain peaks
  above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph remain
  possible in valley locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-020430-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
1031 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke 
  Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ035>037-056-057-065-068>072-082-502-504-506>510-
SCZ101>103-020400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, 
Indian Trail, Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Rocky Bottom, and Glassy Mountain
1031 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...All of northeast Georgia, the western Piedmont of 
  North Carolina, and Upstate South 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
404 
WWUS72 KGSP 020411
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1211 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023

NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-020515-
/O.EXP.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, 
Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, 
Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, 
Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, 
Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs,
Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, 
Cedar Mountain, and Little River
1211 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to gradually weaken overnight across the 
central and southern mountains of North Carolina. A few gusts of 
40 to 45 mph can still be expected at elevations above 3500 feet 
through the early morning hours, but for the most part the threat 
for additional wind damage has diminished. Therefore, the Warning
and the Advisory have been allowed to expire.

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ035>037-056-057-065-068>072-082-502-504-506>510-
SCZ101>103-020515-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 
Cornelia, Demorest, Clarkesville, Hollywood, Bethlehem, 
Ellendale, Millersville, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, 
Statesville, Mooresville, Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, 
Advance, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, 
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, 
Huntersville, Matthews, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe, Trinity, 
Indian Trail, Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills, 
Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo, 
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Chimney Rock State Park, 
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, 
Mill Spring, Mountain Rest, Rocky Bottom, and Glassy Mountain
1211 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased across northeast Georgia, Upstate South
Carolina, and the western Piedmont of North Carolina, so the Wind
Advisory was allowed to expire. Wind should continue to diminish
through daybreak.

$$

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-020800-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, 
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, 
Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort
1211 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke 
  Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

PM
836 
WWUS72 KGSP 020742
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
342 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023

NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-020845-
/O.CAN.KGSP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230402T0800Z/
Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-
342 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The wind continues to weaken across the northern mountains of
North Carolina, so the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. Some
of the highest elevations above 6000 feet may continue to have a
few wind gusts around 50 mph through daybreak, but the gusts
should diminish steadily through the morning.

$$

PM

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 31, 10:24 AM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 31, 10:24 AM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1024 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure moves off the Carolina coast today as chances for
showers and a few storms increase from late today through Saturday
morning. Very windy conditions will develop behind the front
Saturday into early Sunday. Dry weather returns for Sunday then more
chances for rain expected ahead of the next cold front which will
arrive from the west during the middle of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 1000 AM Friday: Extensive mid clouds are slowing the temps
a bit, but otherwise, the forecast is on track. Updated the wind
and wind gusts with latest guidance and will make a decision on
the High Wind Watch for the noon update. Meanwhile...some shower
activity was moving across east TN and north GA is on a downward
trend, and this is in the PoP grids.

After this initial precip moves past and/or dissipates, the balance
of the day should be relatively quiet across most of the fcst area,
or at least most of the area east of the mtns. With the axis of a
broad and flat upper ridge off the Eastern Seaboard and sfc high
pressure offshore of the Carolinas, moisture should gradually
return to our region thru the day, but it may take until the
mid/late afternoon before we develop much in the way of shower
activity over the southerly upslope areas. High temps should end
up a few degrees above yesterday as warm advection improves this
afternoon. Precip probs will be kept in the chance range mainly
over the mtns from the afternoon thru the late evening to account
for this steadily-improving upslope flow.

At this point, it doesn't appear that the main precip associated
with the approaching cold front will reach the fcst area before
midnight, but precip probs go up quickly from 06Z onward based on
the CAM guidance. The consensus is that a broken band of showers
and a few thunderstorms will move east across at least the mtns
in the pre-dawn hours, with the leading edge perhaps reaching
Anderson/GSP/Hickory at daybreak Saturday. The first concern
is the severe weather potential. There is some indication that
a robust convective line will try to make a run at the NC/TN
border, but once again as in last week's example, we lose most
of the sfc-based instability before the line would get to NC,
thus limiting the potential beyond perhaps the counties on the TN
border. A few strong/severe gusts would not be unexpected there,
but the depiction in the various CAMs that make up the HREF looks
not particularly impressive at this time. Winds pick up with this
convection, but not yet to the point where we would reach even
Advisory level over the higher terrain.

We will employ a high precip prob as what is left of the band of
convective precip moves east across the Piedmont of the Carolinas
and northeast Georgia on Saturday morning. Guidance indicates
the convection should make quick eastward progress and then
should exit the fcst area in the early afternoon. Confidence is
low regarding the severe weather potential east of the mtns on
Saturday morning. Timing is poor as we may not destabilize much
at all before the line makes it off to our east. It would take
a model solution even slower than the NAM to hold the potential
over the eastern zones, and that seems unlikely. The next concern
is the potential for high winds. The new model guidance suggests
a lull in the low level winds in the wake of the passage of the
convective precip Saturday morning, such that our gust potential
doesn't really pick up until maybe the mid/late afternoon similar
to the last event. With that in mind, we will ride with the High
Wind Watch for this fcst cycle and see if the next model run gives
more clarity and confidence.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 200 AM Friday: Winds will remain elevated Saturday night,
especially across the mountains as CAA continues to filter in
behind the departing cold front and the leading edge of a surface
high sliding in from the west. Expect dry and cooler conditions
as a result as the mountains will likely drop into the mid to low
30s, with freeze conditions possible, mainly at elevations above
3500'. Locations outside of the mountains should remain near-normal,
with frost/freeze conditions not expected to be a concern. Surface
high will set up shop across the CFWA on Sunday as the upper trough
axis shifts offshore and quasi-zonal flow aloft builds in over the
eastern-third of the CONUS. Vertical profiles depict a very dry
sounding for Sunday, which indicates very low RH values (20-30%)
will be possible across the CFWA and thus, fire weather conditions
will uptick. Fire Danger Statements will most likely be needed,
especially in northeast Georgia. Luckily, the pressure gradient will
relax with the surface high over the area, so conditions should
remain below Red Flag Warning criteria. Expect high temperatures
on Sunday to be near-normal for most locations.

Surface high quickly pushes offshore Sunday night as an embedded
shortwave develops within the quasi-zonal flow aloft, and travels
across the Deep South and into the Southeast. Decent return flow
will filter into the area, ahead of the incoming shortwave and could
develop a few showers on the southwest fringe of the CFWA by the
end of the forecast period. Mid- to high-level clouds may enter
the CFWA in response and could alter low temperatures slightly,
but still expect values to be near- to a few ticks above normal,
depending on how extensive the overall cloud cover is.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 230 AM Friday: Outside of a few passing showers in our
western zones, the sensible weather on Monday seems mostly tranquil
across the area. The flow aloft gradually becomes more amplified by
Monday night into Tuesday as upper ridging begins nosing into the
Southeast, in response to a digging upper low the slides across the
Great Basin. Deep layer southwesterly flow will begin to filter into
the CFWA as a result. The upper ridge should shift offshore by the
middle part of the week as a few shortwaves ride within the extended
area of southwesterly flow aloft. Expect enough moisture advection
to go along with weak upper forcing and isentropic lift to allow for
chance PoPs to meander in the forecast from Tuesday into Wednesday,
especially across the mountains and the Upper Savannah region.
Better frontal forcing arrive Wednesday night into Thursday as the
upper low lifts into the Northern Great Plains and the trailing
frontal boundary encroaches from the west-northwest. In this case,
PoPs will linger into the end of the work week as model guidance
struggle to produce a clean fropa across the CFWA. The frontal
boundary becomes quasi-stationary over the area or just south of the
CFWA. With multiple embedded shortwaves riding along this boundary
under quasi-zonal flow aloft, expect for the synoptic pattern to
become unsettled by the latter half of the forecast period. Any
severe threat will vary based on the arrival time of the front and
how much upper support the embedded shortwaves can produce with each
passing blow. For now, confidence is low on any severe threat, but
it's Spring after all. Temperatures will be on an upward trend
Monday through Wednesday as most locations could reach up to 10-15
degrees above-normal by Wednesday. With an active pattern underway
and extensive cloud cover, temperatures should slightly modify
Thursday, while values remain 5-10 degrees above-normal.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: VFR thru 06Z at all terminals. A passing
shower could impact some of the terminals this morning, but should
not impact vis significantly. Clouds will increase thru the day,
but cloud bases should stay up at mid-levels. Wind should veer from
SE to S or SSW early this morning as high pressure moves away to
the east and we feel the approach of the next weather system. Won't
rule out a few gusts this afternoon. Some shower activity could
start to develop this afternoon/evening in the southerly upslope
areas, but overall most places are likely to stay dry. Low clouds
will arrive with a band of showers after 09Z Saturday, so most
terminals get an MVFR ceiling restriction along with gusty SW
wind. This CAMs are in agreement that a band of showers will move
thru KCLT during the middle part of the day on Saturday.

Outlook: Restrictions will be likely with precip chances primarily
Saturday morning. A line of showers and possibly a few strong storms
will cross the area with a cold front Saturday morning. Very gusty
west to southwest winds expected behind the front from late morning
thru Saturday aftn. Dry high pressure returns Sunday, but precip
chances may return as soon as Monday.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...High Wind Watch from late tonight through late Saturday night
     for NCZ033-035-048>053-056-058-059-062>065-501>510.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...CAC
NEAR TERM...ARK/PM
SHORT TERM...CAC
LONG TERM...CAC
AVIATION...PM
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 31, 4:46 AM EDT, 7 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
446 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

NCZ033-035-048>053-056-058-059-062>065-501>510-010900-
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-
446 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for piedmont North Carolina and
western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ036-037-057-068>072-082-SCZ008>014-019-
101>109-010900-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Iredell-Davie-Rowan-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
446 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont
North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Windy conditions are expected to develop ahead of a cold front
tonight and become very windy behind the cold front Saturday and
Saturday night. Wind gusts may become strong with downed trees and
power lines possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 12:05 PM EDTWind AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba and 19 more36 hr

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High Wind Warnings in North Carolina, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.