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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Atlanta, GA

March 24, 202439 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this wind advisory at Mar 24, 2024, 5:10 AM EDT for 39 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Mar 25, 2024, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2024, 5:10 AM EDT (09:10 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2024, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
All 39 counties

Bartow County, GA, Carroll County, GA, Catoosa County, GA, Chattahoochee County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Cherokee County, GA, Cobb County, GA, Coweta County, GA, Dade County, GA, Dawson County, GA, Douglas County, GA, Fannin County, GA, Floyd County, GA, Forsyth County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Gilmer County, GA, Gordon County, GA, Haralson County, GA, Harris County, GA, Heard County, GA, Lumpkin County, GA, Marion County, GA, Meriwether County, GA, Murray County, GA, Muscogee County, GA, Paulding County, GA, Pickens County, GA, Polk County, GA, Schley County, GA, Stewart County, GA, Sumter County, GA, Talbot County, GA, Towns County, GA, Troup County, GA, Union County, GA, Walker County, GA, Webster County, GA, White County, GA, Whitfield County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:11 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

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 50 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, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2024-03-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2024-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 31 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1423 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

747 
WWUS72 KFFC 240910
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
510 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

GAZ006-008-009-242000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.240325T0400Z-240325T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240324T1300Z/
Fannin-Union-Towns-
510 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Fannin, Union and Towns Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
20 mph...or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ001>005-007-011>016-019>021-030-031-041-042-242000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.240325T0400Z-240325T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240324T1300Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Gilmer-Chattooga-Gordon-
Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-
Haralson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, and Carrollton
510 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation. 

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia. 

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
20 mph...or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ032-043-242000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.240325T0400Z-240325T1800Z/
Cobb-Douglas-
Including the cities of Marietta and Douglasville
510 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT... Sustained southeasterly winds of 20 mph and wind gusts 
  of 35 mph. Areas of higher terrain could see winds gusting to 40
  mph.

* WHERE... Portions of north central, northwest, and northeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN... From midnight to 2 PM EDT Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
20 mph...or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ022-023-241300-
/O.CON.KFFC.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240324T1300Z/
Forsyth-Hall-
Including the city of Gainesville
510 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation. 

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia. 

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
389 
WWUS72 KFFC 241748
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
148 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-250600-
/O.EXT.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.240325T0400Z-240326T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville
148 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 25 mph and gusts of 30 to 45 mph
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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.

&&

$$
228 
WWUS72 KFFC 250124
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
924 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-250930-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.240325T0400Z-240326T1200Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville
924 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* 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.

&&

$$
862 
WWUS72 KFFC 250801
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

GAZ022-033-044-052-053-066-067-078-079-089>092-102>104-251615-
/O.EXB.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Forsyth-North Fulton-South Fulton-Heard-Coweta-Troup-Meriwether-
Harris-Talbot-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Stewart-
Webster-Sumter-
Including the cities of Atlanta, East Point, Newnan, Columbus, 
Lumpkin, and Americus
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>021-030>032-041>043-251615-
/O.EXT.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville
401 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$
535 
WWUS72 KFFC 251518
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1118 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>022-030>033-041>044-052-053-066-067-078-
079-089>092-102>104-260000-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-South Fulton-Heard-Coweta-Troup-Meriwether-Harris-Talbot-
Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, Douglasville, 
East Point, Newnan, Columbus, Lumpkin, and Americus
1118 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$
508 
WWUS72 KFFC 251905
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>022-030>033-041>044-052-053-066-067-078-
079-089>092-102>104-260315-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-South Fulton-Heard-Coweta-Troup-Meriwether-Harris-Talbot-
Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, Douglasville, 
East Point, Newnan, Columbus, Lumpkin, and Americus
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$
317 
WWUS72 KFFC 260118
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
918 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>022-030>033-041>044-052-053-066-067-078-
079-089>092-102>104-260930-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-South Fulton-Heard-Coweta-Troup-Meriwether-Harris-Talbot-
Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, Douglasville, 
East Point, Newnan, Columbus, Lumpkin, and Americus
918 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$
925 
WWUS72 KFFC 260659
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
259 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>022-030>033-041>044-052-053-066-067-078-
079-089>092-102>104-261800-
/O.CON.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-South Fulton-Heard-Coweta-Troup-Meriwether-Harris-Talbot-
Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, Douglasville, 
East Point, Newnan, Columbus, Lumpkin, and Americus
259 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$
812 
WWUS72 KFFC 261802
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
202 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>022-030>033-041>044-052-053-066-067-078-
079-089>092-102>104-261915-
/O.EXP.KFFC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T1800Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-South Fulton-Heard-Coweta-Troup-Meriwether-Harris-Talbot-
Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, 
Cartersville, Marietta, Atlanta, Carrollton, Douglasville, 
East Point, Newnan, Columbus, Lumpkin, and Americus
202 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Occasional gusts over 30 mph remain possible through the rest of
the afternoon, mainly across higher terrain.

$$

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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.