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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Apr 30, 2023, 9:34 PM EDT for 8 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 54 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2023, 9:34 PM EDT (01:34 UTC)
- Expired
- May 3, 2023, 3:46 AM EDT
- In force
- 54 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Counties Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Yancey County, NC
The radar
The Greer radar (KGSP), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:36 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, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 201 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
- 31 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1853 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
179 WWUS72 KGSP 010134 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 934 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-011100- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.230501T0134Z-230502T0000Z/ 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 934 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered showers will occur from time to time as well. The showers could briefly mix down stronger wind gusts to the surface. Downed trees and scattered power outages will be possible where this occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ048-053-011100- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.230501T0134Z-230502T0000Z/ Madison-Buncombe- Including the city of Luck 934 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph at times. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Madison and Buncombe Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered showers will occur from time to time as well. The showers could briefly mix down stronger wind gusts to the surface. Downed trees and scattered power outages will be possible where this occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ HG
8 follow-up statements
959 WWUS72 KGSP 010747 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 347 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-011930- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ 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 347 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey, and Mitchell Counties, plus mountainous areas of northwestern Caldwell, Burke and McDowell Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated or widely scattered showers are expected this afternoon and evening. The showers could briefly mix down stronger wind gusts to the surface. Downed trees and scattered power outages will be possible where this occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ048-053-011930- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ Madison-Buncombe- Including the city of Luck 347 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Madison and Buncombe Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated or widely scattered showers are expected this afternoon and evening. The showers could briefly mix down stronger wind gusts to the surface. Downed trees and scattered power outages will be possible where this occurs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Wimberley
906 WWUS72 KGSP 011910 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 310 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-020315- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ 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 310 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ048-053-020315- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ Madison-Buncombe- Including the city of Luck 310 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...High elevations of Madison and Buncombe counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
630 WWUS72 KGSP 020151 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 951 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-021200- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ 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 951 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may continue Tuesday through Tuesday night and the Advisory may need to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ048-053-021200- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ Madison-Buncombe- Including the city of Luck 951 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...High elevations of Madison and Buncombe counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may continue Tuesday through Tuesday night and the Advisory may need to be extended or expanded. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ HG
844 WWUS72 KGSP 020719 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 319 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-051-052-056>059-062>065- 068>072-082-502-504-506>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-021615- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0014.230502T1600Z-230503T0000Z/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell- Davie-Swain-Haywood-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-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, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 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, 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 319 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, piedmont and western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-021615- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, and Old Fort 319 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may continue through tonight and the Advisory may need to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ048-053-021615- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Madison-Buncombe- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Asheville, Black Mountain, and Candler 319 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Madison and Buncombe Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 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...Gusty winds may continue through tonight and the Advisory may need to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ARK
238 WWUS72 KGSP 021604 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1204 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-030000- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, and Old Fort 1204 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may continue through tonight, and the advisory may need to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-051-052-056>059-062>065- 068>072-082-502-504-506>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-030000- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell- Davie-Swain-Haywood-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-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, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Salisbury, 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, 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 1204 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ048-053-030000- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Madison-Buncombe- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Asheville, Black Mountain, and Candler 1204 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Madison and Buncombe Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may continue through tonight, and the advisory may need to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MPR
765 WWUS72 KGSP 021844 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 244 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 GAZ010-NCZ051-052-058-059-062>065-507-509-SCZ101>103-030300- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/ Rabun-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 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, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Chimney Rock State Park, Saluda, Mountain Rest, Rocky Bottom, and Glassy Mountain 244 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ033-048>050-053-501-503-505-030300- /O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort 244 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Buncombe, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506- 508-510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-030000- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie- Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus- Union NC-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell- Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville- Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens- Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg- Southern Spartanburg- Including the cities of 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, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 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, 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 244 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MPR
429 WWUS72 KGSP 030001 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 801 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506- 508-510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-030115- /O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie- Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus- Union NC-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell- Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville- Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens- Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg- Southern Spartanburg- Including the cities of 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, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, 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, 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 801 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Wind gusts have lowered below advisory criteria this evening east of the mountains. With wind gusts expected to diminish later this evening, the Wind Advisory was allowed to expire for locations east of the mountains. $$ GAZ010-NCZ051-052-058-059-062>065-507-509-SCZ101>103-030815- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/ Rabun-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, 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, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Chimney Rock State Park, Saluda, Mountain Rest, Rocky Bottom, and Glassy Mountain 801 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, the North Carolina mountains and the South Carolina Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ033-048>050-053-501-503-505-030815- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort 801 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Buncombe, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AR
523 WWUS72 KGSP 030746 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 346 AM EDT Wed May 3 2023 NCZ033-048>050-053-501-503-505-030900- /O.CAN.KGSP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/ Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Caldwell Mountains- Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- 346 AM EDT Wed May 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have become relatively light overnight. Wind gusts will pick up again after daybreak this morning, but gusts are expected to be generally 40 mph or less, except for the the highest peaks. Winds will begin to weaken this afternoon through this evening. $$ GAZ010-NCZ051-052-058-059-062>065-507-509-SCZ101>103-030900- /O.CAN.KGSP.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/ Rabun-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- 346 AM EDT Wed May 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have become relatively light overnight. Wind gusts will pick up again after daybreak this morning, but gusts are expected to be generally 40 mph or less, except for the the highest peaks. Winds will begin to weaken this afternoon through this evening. $$ ARK
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Apr 30, 8:02 PM EDT, 1 hour 32 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 30, 8:02 PM EDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 802 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 .SYNOPSIS... A cold front will move off the Carolina coast early tonight ushering in much drier conditions to start off the work week. Dry conditions and below normal temperatures should linger through most of the week. Expect chances for rain to increase again next weekend with temperatures returning to normal for this time of year. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 800 pm EDT: The passing cold front is slipping east of the Charlotte Metro area at this hour and will continue to advance east across the NC Piedmont through the evening. The forecast has been updated to maintain isolated to scattered showers east of I-77 for a couple more hours this evening before fropa and better drying occurs from the west. Scattered westerly upslope showers in the NC mountains will also return from eastern Tennessee this evening and PoPs will be maintained along the higher ridges and near the immediate TN border for several hours. Some high elevation snow showers area starting to mix in already, with temperatures along the peaks now dipping into the 30s. No accumulations are expected tonight expect along the very highest ridges - and those will be light. Winds will be the other concern, with briefly deep mixing permitting some gusts above 30 mph early this evening. This will quickly diminish east of the mountains with the loss of mixing after sundown. Mountain winds, however, will be gusty through the nighttime hours, with cold advection and 850 mb flow around 40 kt. Anticipate most gusts in the 30 to 40 mph range, but higher ridges could certainly see some 40 to 50 mph gusts at times. This generally means that advisory gusts will be confined to just the peaks, so no wind advisory will be posted at present, but this will need to be monitored in case overnight mixing brings gusts down into the valleys. Also, no frost is expected given the wind, and only the highest peaks will see freezing temperatures. The upslope precipitation potential should diminish early on Monday. The cyclonic flow aloft will keep the boundary layer stirred up as high pressure slowly edges in. We should expect frequent wind gusts through the day with temperatures running on the order of 10 degrees below normal. && .SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... As of 155 PM EDT Sunday: A large and highly anomalous upper low will continue to remain centered over the Great Lakes region with cyclonic flow entrenched across the eastern half of the CONUS. This will keep a dry and cool airmass locked in across the area with temperatures running 10-15 degrees below average. Winds will also be quite breezy, especially on Tuesday as forecast soundings indicate deep mixing up to nearly 700mb. Resulting momentum transfer will support 30-40kt gusts across much of the area with higher gusts across the high elevations where a wind advisory may eventually be warranted. While the airmass will remain dry, an embedded piece of shortwave energy diving into the area Tuesday night will interact with an associated pocket of moisture which may result in an uptick in northwest flow showers along the Tennessee border. Given cold temperatures a few snow showers cannot be completely discounted, especially above 5,000ft, but little to no snow accumulations are expected. The upper low will gradually shift east on Wednesday, but another bout of cool air spilling into the area will continue to keep temperatures well below normal for early May. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/... As of 215 PM EDT Sunday: An omega block will become established across the Great Plains by late week as broad troughing extends down the east coast while the western trough reloads. This will leave an amplified ridge centered across the heart of the country with broad northwest flow across the Appalachians. Temperatures will begin to moderate and return to near normal as the anomalous upper low and associated cold airmass pull away from the region. The 12z suite of global guidance continues to depict a wave sliding underneath the omega block and potentially interacting with a clipper diving in from the northwest late week into the start of next weekend. This could bring a return of rain chances, but guidance diverges with respect to timing and how long moisture may linger. Moisture return would also have to ramp up and overcome the dry antecedent airmass to support greater rain chances. Therefore, will keep the forecast in line with the national model blend for now until guidance comes into better agreement. && .AVIATION /00Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... At KCLT and elsewhere: Rogue showers just north of the KCLT airfield along the passing cold front will require a brief VCSH early this evening. Otherwise, anticipate dry conditions throughout as the cold front moves east of the terminal area. Gusty westerly winds will be the primary concern, with flow remaining just south of west until sundown and then toggling more WNW later this evening with gusts abating east of the mountains. Mountain gusts will remain fairly strong overnight in the cold advection flow, with up to G30KT possible at times at KAVL. Any northwest flow showers impinging on the NC mountains overnight should remain well northeast of KAVL. Gusts to near 30 kt will return throughout on Monday with dry mixing in the west to northwest to flow. Outlook: Dry and cool weather, with VFR conditions, will prevail through most of the week. && .GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. NC...None. SC...None. && SYNOPSIS...DEO NEAR TERM...HG/PM SHORT TERM...TW LONG TERM...TW AVIATION...HG/PM
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 30, 8:53 PM EDT, 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 853 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 NCZ033-048>053-058-059-501-503-505-020100- Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains- McDowell Mountains- 853 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for much of the mountains of western North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong west to northwest winds behind a departing cold front will bring gusty wind conditions to the North Carolina mountains tonight, especially along the higher ridges. In addition, scattered showers are expected to arrive from the northwest from time to time and these will mix stronger wind gusts to the surface. Expect winds to gust to 40 mph at times, with gusts up to 50 mph possible along the highest ridges above 4500 feet. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-062>065-068>072-082- 502-504-506>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-020100- Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell- Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-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- 853 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... None. HG
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 30, 8:29 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
829 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023
NCZ033-048>050-010130-
Yancey NC-Avery NC-Madison NC-Mitchell NC-
829 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023
...SHOWERS WILL PRODUCE VERY GUSTY WINDS ACROSS MADISON, MITCHELL,
AVERY, AND YANCEY COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM EDT...
At 825 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers producing very
gusty winds from Madison to Avery Counties in western North
Carolina. The gusty winds are arising due to the combination of
strengthening west to northwest winds behind a recently passed cold
front and the arrival of the showers that are mixing stronger winds
to the ground.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Shallow rooted trees may be toppled and
isolated power outages are possible.
Locations impacted include...
Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Marshall, Newland, Mars Hill, Banner Elk,
Hot Springs, Elk Park, Bakersville and Beech Mountain In Avery
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3621 8190 3607 8174 3596 8181 3600 8190
3587 8200 3573 8230 3582 8238 3569 8281
3568 8289 3575 8296 3594 8290 3593 8281
3600 8278 3606 8264 3597 8261 3595 8256
3611 8237 3616 8222 3610 8208 3629 8192
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 269DEG 46KT 3624 8224 3596 8271
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HGSpecial weather statement, Apr 30, 8:41 PM EDT, 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
841 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023
NCZ051-052-058-059-010145-
Haywood NC-Graham NC-Swain NC-Northern Jackson NC-
841 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023
...SHOWERS WILL PRODUCE VERY GUSTY WINDS ACROSS NORTHERN JACKSON,
SWAIN, GRAHAM, AND HAYWOOD COUNTIES THROUGH 945 PM EDT...
At 838 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers producing very
gusty winds from Graham to Haywood Counties in the southwest North
Carolina mountains. The gusty winds are arising due to the
combination of strengthening west to northwest winds behind a
recently passed cold front and the arrival of the showers that are
mixing stronger winds to the ground.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Shallow rooted trees may be toppled and
isolated power outages are possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sylva, Waynesville, Bryson City, Robbinsville, Cherokee, Canton,
Cullowhee, Lake Junaluska, Clyde and Maggie Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3541 8402 3552 8388 3556 8377 3556 8350
3566 8335 3566 8330 3573 8324 3579 8308
3579 8296 3564 8287 3563 8281 3557 8277
3547 8280 3542 8275 3542 8276 3530 8300
3525 8330 3533 8334 3522 8396 3531 8404
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 325DEG 22KT 3616 8315 3593 8343 3580 8409
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
HGLocal storm report, Apr 30, 9:21 PM EDT, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
921 PM EDT SUN APR 30 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0840 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG 2 SE SOUTHPARK MALL 35.13N 80.81W
04/30/2023 MECKLENBURG NC PUBLIC
TREE FELL ON HOUSE.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 8:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey | 61 min |
| Apr 30, 8:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GSP | Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Swain | 64 min |
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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.