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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

April 11, 202420 counties in North Carolina; 6 counties in Georgia; 12 counties in South Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this wind advisory at Apr 11, 2024, 2:50 PM EDT for 20 counties in North Carolina; 6 counties in Georgia; 12 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Apr 12, 2024, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2024, 2:50 PM EDT (18:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2024, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2024, 2:41 PM EDT
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
All 38 counties

Elbert County, GA, Franklin County, GA, Habersham County, GA, Hart County, GA, Rabun County, GA, Stephens County, GA, Avery County, NC, Buncombe County, NC, Burke County, NC, Cabarrus County, NC, Caldwell County, NC, Cleveland County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Lincoln County, NC, Madison County, NC, McDowell County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Mitchell County, NC, Polk County, NC, Rutherford County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Union County, NC, Yancey County, NC, Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC, Cherokee County, SC, Chester County, SC, Greenville County, SC, Greenwood County, SC, Laurens County, SC, Oconee County, SC, Pickens County, SC, Spartanburg County, SC, Union County, SC, York County, SC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 233 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 2024-04-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 24 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-04-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 149 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
24 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
693 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
207 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

039 
WWUS72 KGSP 111850
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
250 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-120300-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.240412T0400Z-240413T0100Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Old Fort, Woodlawn, Micaville, Little
River, Luck, Poplar, Banner Elk, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Walnut,
Newland, Black Mountain, Brevard, Burnsville, Swiss, Cruso,
Busick, Asheville, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain, Spruce Pine,
Etowah, Wolf Mountain, Dana, Saluda, Faust, Celo, Candler, Sylva,
Waterville, Hendersonville, Mars Hill, Patterson, Canton, East
Flat Rock, Ashford, Waynesville, Tuxedo, Ramseytown, Ingalls,
Cashiers, Marshall, Allenstand, Chimney Rock State Park, Hot
Springs, Jonas Ridge, Sugar Hill, and Fletcher
250 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM EDT 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the North Carolina mountains. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

AR
9 follow-up statements
591 
WWUS72 KGSP 120149
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
949 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-121000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.240412T0400Z-240413T0100Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Luck, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Candler,
Patterson, Ramseytown, Walnut, Ingalls, Canton, Asheville, Sylva,
Brevard, Busick, Burnsville, Cruso, Woodlawn, Marshall,
Cullowhee, Fletcher, Poplar, Cove Creek, Spruce Pine, Wolf
Mountain, Newland, Allenstand, Faust, Ashford, East Flat Rock,
Micaville, Waynesville, Chimney Rock State Park, Swiss,
Tuckasegee, Hendersonville, Old Fort, Tuxedo, Dana, Banner Elk,
Mars Hill, Waterville, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Saluda,
Black Mountain, Celo, Cashiers, Sugar Hill, and Hot Springs
949 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Krentz
062 
WWUS72 KGSP 120734
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
334 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-121545-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Celo, Ramseytown, Cedar Mountain,
Waynesville, Dana, Woodlawn, Canton, Marshall, Luck, Cashiers,
Cullowhee, Poplar, Old Fort, Jonas Ridge, Sylva, Waterville,
Saluda, Candler, Brevard, Wolf Mountain, Banner Elk, Swiss,
Patterson, Black Mountain, Cruso, Hot Springs, Sugar Hill,
Busick, Spruce Pine, Newland, Burnsville, Ashford, Ingalls,
Fletcher, Chimney Rock State Park, Micaville, Asheville, Cove
Creek, Faust, Tuckasegee, Walnut, Tuxedo, Allenstand, Etowah,
Mars Hill, East Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and Little River
334 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of mountainous western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Wimberley
911 
WWUS72 KGSP 120754
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
354 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-SCZ010-101>107-121600-
/O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.240412T1600Z-240413T0000Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Anderson-Oconee
Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Including the cities of Boydville, Westminster, Easley, Clemson,
Hartwell, Taylors, Clayton, Reed Creek, Walhalla, Dacusville,
Simpsonville, Nuberg, Middleton, Demorest, Greenville, Seneca,
Pine Mountain, Gumlog, Royston, Mountain Rest, Elberton,
Fortsonia, Clarkesville, Fork Shoals, Glassy Mountain, Greer,
Anderson, Oakway, Franklin Springs, Mountain City, Fountain Inn,
Ruckersville, Rocky Bottom, Toccoa, Baldwin, Cornelia, Berea,
Lavonia, Mauldin, Canon, and Hollywood
354 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Georgia and western upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-121600-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Celo, Ramseytown, Cedar Mountain,
Waynesville, Dana, Woodlawn, Canton, Marshall, Luck, Cashiers,
Cullowhee, Poplar, Old Fort, Jonas Ridge, Sylva, Waterville,
Saluda, Candler, Brevard, Wolf Mountain, Banner Elk, Swiss,
Patterson, Black Mountain, Cruso, Hot Springs, Sugar Hill,
Busick, Spruce Pine, Newland, Burnsville, Ashford, Ingalls,
Fletcher, Chimney Rock State Park, Micaville, Asheville, Cove
Creek, Faust, Tuckasegee, Walnut, Tuxedo, Allenstand, Etowah,
Mars Hill, East Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and Little River
354 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of mountainous western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Wimberley
174 
WWUS72 KGSP 121709
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
109 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-SCZ010-101>107-130000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Anderson-Oconee
Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Including the cities of Toccoa, Mountain Rest, Dacusville,
Fountain Inn, Clemson, Fork Shoals, Middleton, Gumlog, Baldwin,
Hartwell, Easley, Fortsonia, Glassy Mountain, Franklin Springs,
Walhalla, Mauldin, Canon, Reed Creek, Boydville, Clarkesville,
Ruckersville, Oakway, Westminster, Hollywood, Anderson, Seneca,
Greer, Pine Mountain, Mountain City, Clayton, Taylors, Elberton,
Berea, Lavonia, Greenville, Demorest, Rocky Bottom, Royston,
Nuberg, Cornelia, and Simpsonville
109 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-130115-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Micaville, Brevard, Canton, Ashford,
Black Mountain, Etowah, Wolf Mountain, Sugar Hill, Little River,
Busick, Candler, Waynesville, Tuckasegee, Fletcher, Hot Springs,
East Flat Rock, Sylva, Chimney Rock State Park, Marshall,
Allenstand, Hendersonville, Ramseytown, Jonas Ridge, Luck, Cruso,
Asheville, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Old Fort, Burnsville, Walnut,
Woodlawn, Patterson, Saluda, Celo, Tuxedo, Cullowhee, Swiss, Mars
Hill, Dana, Newland, Ingalls, Faust, Cedar Mountain, Waterville,
Spruce Pine, Banner Elk, and Poplar
109 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Moore
889 
WWUS72 KGSP 122019
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
419 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ008-009-011>014-019-108-109-130000-
/O.EXA.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater
Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-
Chester-Greenwood-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Wellford, Cornwell, Charlotte, Spindale,
Great Falls, Inman, Calhoun Falls, Huntersville, Union, Laurens,
Landrum, Gaffney, Abbeville, Catawba, Lyman, Spartanburg,
Columbus, Boiling Springs Sc, Gastonia, Clinton, Ninety Six, Mill
Spring, Concord, Blackstock, Weddington, Forest City, Kannapolis,
Matthews, Crouse, Rutherfordton, Lincolnton, Ware Shoals,
Fingerville, Chester, Duncan, Rock Hill, Monarch Mills, Monroe,
Trinity, Kings Mountain, Tryon, Shelby, and Indian Trail
419 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-SCZ010-101>107-130000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Anderson-Oconee
Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Including the cities of Baldwin, Nuberg, Franklin Springs,
Demorest, Reed Creek, Greenville, Rocky Bottom, Dacusville,
Seneca, Oakway, Lavonia, Clarkesville, Toccoa, Westminster,
Clemson, Ruckersville, Simpsonville, Cornelia, Pine Mountain,
Boydville, Hartwell, Taylors, Mountain Rest, Anderson, Hollywood,
Walhalla, Elberton, Mountain City, Gumlog, Easley, Middleton,
Royston, Greer, Clayton, Mauldin, Fountain Inn, Fortsonia, Glassy
Mountain, Canon, Fork Shoals, and Berea
419 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia and upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-130430-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Walnut, Wolf Mountain, Marshall,
Micaville, Etowah, Old Fort, Saluda, Tuckasegee, Patterson,
Burnsville, Poplar, Hot Springs, Brevard, Ramseytown, Dana,
Fletcher, Waterville, Busick, Asheville, Chimney Rock State Park,
Canton, Mars Hill, Candler, Cove Creek, Cedar Mountain,
Hendersonville, Tuxedo, Allenstand, Cullowhee, Sugar Hill, Celo,
East Flat Rock, Jonas Ridge, Cruso, Sylva, Black Mountain, Swiss,
Ingalls, Newland, Little River, Ashford, Woodlawn, Spruce Pine,
Luck, Cashiers, Banner Elk, Faust, and Waynesville
419 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Krentz
584 
WWUS72 KGSP 130428
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1228 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-131230-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T1400Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Black Mountain, Cove Creek, Poplar,
Spruce Pine, Ramseytown, Cullowhee, Sylva, Patterson,
Waynesville, Tuxedo, Old Fort, Asheville, Woodlawn, Walnut,
Busick, Wolf Mountain, Cedar Mountain, Saluda, Ashford,
Burnsville, Canton, Jonas Ridge, Celo, Banner Elk, Sugar Hill,
Candler, Faust, Brevard, Dana, Hot Springs, Little River,
Allenstand, Marshall, Cruso, Mars Hill, Waterville, Swiss,
Micaville, Tuckasegee, Hendersonville, Chimney Rock State Park,
Fletcher, Cashiers, Ingalls, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Newland, and
Luck
1228 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Most mountainous areas of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Wimberley
067 
WWUS72 KGSP 130519
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
119 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-131600-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Black Mountain, Cove Creek, Poplar,
Spruce Pine, Ramseytown, Cullowhee, Sylva, Patterson,
Waynesville, Tuxedo, Old Fort, Asheville, Woodlawn, Walnut,
Busick, Wolf Mountain, Cedar Mountain, Saluda, Ashford,
Burnsville, Canton, Jonas Ridge, Celo, Banner Elk, Sugar Hill,
Candler, Faust, Brevard, Dana, Hot Springs, Little River,
Allenstand, Marshall, Cruso, Mars Hill, Waterville, Swiss,
Micaville, Tuckasegee, Hendersonville, Chimney Rock State Park,
Fletcher, Cashiers, Ingalls, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Newland, and
Luck
119 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see winds diminish 
  during the early to mid afternoon, but ridgetops will continue to 
  see strong gusts until early evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Wimberley
622 
WWUS72 KGSP 131701
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
101 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-132200-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Micaville, Banner Elk, Tuckasegee,
Canton, Ingalls, Celo, Luck, Fletcher, Walnut, Candler, Cedar
Mountain, Black Mountain, Cullowhee, Jonas Ridge, Cruso, Swiss,
Cashiers, Poplar, Ramseytown, Busick, East Flat Rock, Etowah,
Faust, Ashford, Asheville, Tuxedo, Hot Springs, Wolf Mountain,
Brevard, Spruce Pine, Allenstand, Chimney Rock State Park, Mars
Hill, Newland, Saluda, Dana, Little River, Sylva, Patterson,
Hendersonville, Woodlawn, Waynesville, Waterville, Burnsville,
Cove Creek, Marshall, Sugar Hill, and Old Fort
101 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds were gradually diminishing across the 
  mountains early this afternoon. If this trend continues, the 
  Advisory will be cancelled early.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Moore
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WWUS72 KGSP 131841
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
241 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

NCZ033-048>050-052-053-059-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-131945-
/O.CAN.KGSP.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Haywood-Buncombe-Northern Jackson-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Including the cities of Micaville, Banner Elk, Tuckasegee,
Canton, Ingalls, Celo, Luck, Fletcher, Walnut, Candler, Cedar
Mountain, Black Mountain, Cullowhee, Jonas Ridge, Cruso, Swiss,
Cashiers, Poplar, Ramseytown, Busick, East Flat Rock, Etowah,
Faust, Ashford, Asheville, Tuxedo, Hot Springs, Wolf Mountain,
Brevard, Spruce Pine, Allenstand, Chimney Rock State Park, Mars
Hill, Newland, Saluda, Dana, Little River, Sylva, Patterson,
Hendersonville, Woodlawn, Waynesville, Waterville, Burnsville,
Cove Creek, Marshall, Sugar Hill, and Old Fort
241 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds continue to diminish across the mountains and foothills of 
North Carolina this afternoon, with only occasional gusts of around 
40 mph expected across the ridgetops. Thus, the Wind Advisory has 
been cancelled.

$$

Moore

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 11, 1:44 PM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 1:44 PM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
144 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front moves east and off the Carolina coast tonight as drier
air filters into our region from the west and northwest. Very windy
conditions develop Friday into Saturday. Dry and warm weather
returns for the weekend into the middle of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1210 PM EDT Thursday: Rain chances continue across mainly the
western third of the forecast area this afternoon. Have seen a lull
in lightning activity since the precious AFD update. Areas that saw
some breaks cloud cover are starting to fill back in. Made a few
minor tweaks to both PoPs and thunder again based on the latest
trends. Also made some tweaks to winds through tonight. Otherwise,
the forecast remains on track.

A strong low pressure system will lift NE across the TN Valley
today. HREF depicts shower and thunderstorm simulated reflectivity
through early afternoon, with the higher activity concentrated
across the mountains and eastern NC Piedmont. Moving into the
afternoon period, severe chances look low but remain non-zero. The
HRRR and NAM do show some redevelopment of sbCAPE of at least 500
J/kg, but this will greatly depend on if afternoon clouds can break
and allow for daytime heating. Additionally, if this instability can
materialize, the better forcing from the front is expected to push
into the region at that time. The RAP and NAM indicate a strong
upper jet with 60-70 kts of EFF shear. DCAPE also has the potential
to be high, between 600-800 J/kg, which could lead to gusty and
possible damaging winds should any storms develop. SPC keeps the CWA
in a Day 1 MRGL as well. If these ingredients can align, the main
concern for the afternoon period will be strong, damaging winds from
the outflow of any severe storm. Cloud-to-ground lightning could
also be a concern. But again, this is all contingent on the
instability and better forcing aligning this afternoon. Once the
FROPA clears the CWA through tonight, precip chances will be wiped
out for the most part as the drier air behind the boundary filters
in. Aloft, the low pressure system strengthens over the Great Lakes
and tightens the pressure gradient, increasing wind speeds and gusts
late this afternoon and through the end of the period. Latest
guidance does not have gusts reaching wind advisory criteria,
therefore one is not planned to be issued. Expect gusts around 30-40
mph across most of the CWA through at least midnight and decreasing
through early Friday morning for a brief period before picking back
up in the short term. Overall, storm chances and winds will be the
main story for this period. Temperatures will be warm today with
overnight temps dipping into the 40s across the mountains and low
50s in the Piedmont.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 325 AM Thursday: A strong short wave rotates through the area
Friday with deep NW flow over the area. Deeper moisture lingers over
the mountains, so expect scattered convection there with the forcing
and upslope flow. Isolated convection will spread east across the NC
foothills and Piedmont during the afternoon where moisture and
forcing move through. NE GA and the Upstate will remain dry due to
downslope flow and lack of forcing. The bigger story will be the
wind. Deep mixing and strong H85 flow will allow wind gusts to 50
mph across much of the mountains and up to 40 mph elsewhere. A Wind
Advisory will likely be needed for the mountains, but is more
uncertain elsewhere. Any uptick in expected wind speeds would put at
least some of the non-mountain counties into Advisory criteria.

Convection diminishes Friday evening as moisture and forcing
diminish. Winds also taper off outside of the mountains, but gusts
to 50 mph will linger across the higher elevations. Windy conditions
continue across the mountains Saturday with breezy conditions
elsewhere. A high elevation Wind Advisory may still be needed. Winds
taper off all areas Saturday night.

Highs Friday will be near normal outside of the mountains and up to
10 degrees below normal across the mountains. Highs rise to slightly
above normal across the mountains Saturday and up to 5 degrees
elsewhere. RH values drop into the 25 to 30 percent range outside of
the mountains Friday and 20 to 25 percent range most locations
Saturday. With the very gusty winds, fire weather could become a
concern, especially if fuels dry out. Lows will be near normal
Friday night then rise a couple of degrees Saturday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 240 AM Thursday: A weak short wave crosses the area in NW flow
on Sunday. An upper ridge builds in through Tuesday as an upper low
moves from the Desert SW to the Midwest. A back door cold front
drops south toward the area Sunday and Monday then lifts back
northward on Tuesday. Expect a dry forecast to continue as moisture
and forcing remain sparse. Highs will be 10 to 15 degrees above
normal with lows rising into that range as well. Windy to breezy
conditions linger on Sunday, but winds won't be as high as previous
days. Some weak short wave energy may cross the area Wednesday
rotating around the upper low. A cold front approaches from the west
but stalls west of the Appalachians. Therefore, expect the dry
forecast to continue. Highs will remain nearly steady on Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Rain is lifting north across the terminals
this afternoon, with the exception of KAND. No lightning is
currently present in this activity. KAND is currently seeing dry
conditions but the terminal should see RA/TSRA chances increase in
the next hour or two. MVFR cigs are noted across most of the
terminals as of 18Z, but KAVL and KHKY are still seeing IFR cigs
thanks to the heavier pockets of RA. Where there is rain vsbys are
ranging from VFR to IFR. Thick clouds remain in place, but starting
to see clouds thin out across the far southern SC Upstate. Wind
direction is primarily S/SSE this afternoon, but should gradually
turn SW over the next few hours. Wind gusts are noted across most of
the terminals this afternoon, and winds should gradually increase
through this evening. There are expected to be breaks in cloud cover
throughout this afternoon, which may allow instability to increase.
Thus, have TEMPOs for TSRA for all terminals this afternoon and
early evening. High-res guidance continues to show RA developing
behind the line of convection this afternoon, so have maintained
VCSH mention east of the mountains. Went with a PROB30 at KAVL for
RA from 0300Z-0500Z as this terminal will have the best potential to
see RA stick around through late tonight. Winds will turn NW across
the mountains tonight, remaining NW on Friday. Winds elsewhere will
remain SW tonight before toggling W on Friday. Wind gusts will
increase across the mountains overnight while gradually decreasing
elsewhere overnight into daybreak Friday. LLWS may be possible at
KAVL shortly after midnight, but it looks too borderline and brief
to mention in the TAF at this time. Gusty winds will stick around
across the mountains on Friday, with gusts increasing east of the
mountains again on Friday. Drier conditions are expected on Friday,
but some showers may break containment of the mountains Friday
afternoon. With this being towards the end of the TAF period, did
not mention this possibility with the 18Z TAFs.

Outlook: Wind gusts will gradually taper off Friday night east of
the mountains, but will remain gusty across the North Carolina
mountains through Saturday. VFR conditions will persist this weekend
and early next week as high pressure builds across the terminals.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...None.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DEO
NEAR TERM...AR/CP
SHORT TERM...RWH
LONG TERM...RWH
AVIATION...AR
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 4:25 AM EDT, 10 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
425 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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068>072-082-501>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-120830-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-
Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-
Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-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-
425 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms will cross the area
this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon and early evening. Some of the storms may produce heavy
rainfall, possibly leading to isolated flooding. An isolated severe
storm is possible this afternoon and early evening, with damaging
winds the main threat. Very gusty non-thunderstorm winds are expected
to develop overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Windy conditions continue into Friday and linger into Saturday. A
Wind Advisory may be needed, especially across the mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 5:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPPolk, Rutherford32 min
Apr 11, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAvery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell64 min
Apr 11, 6:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPAlexander20 min
Apr 11, 6:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPBurke, Caldwell36 min
Apr 11, 6:33 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAlexander, Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln42 min
Apr 11, 6:37 PM EDTTornado WarningGSPAlexander, Catawba, Iredell53 min
Apr 11, 7:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAlexander, Iredell45 min
Apr 11, 7:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPCatawba, Davie, Iredell, Rowan55 min
Apr 11, 7:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPRowan37 min
Apr 11, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCabarrus46 min
Apr 11, 7:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPUnion33 min
Apr 11, 3:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPStephens35 min
Apr 11, 4:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPPickens33 min
Apr 11, 4:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGreenville28 min
Apr 11, 4:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPCherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg46 min
Apr 11, 7:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPSpartanburg33 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.