National Weather Service Winter Wind Chill Urgent Message WNC

 Western North Carolina -- National Weather Service Urgent Weather Message January 28, 2019 

 Wind Chill Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
251 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019

...ARCTIC FRONT BRINGING BITTER WIND CHILLS TO THE SOUTHERN
APPALACHIANS STARTING TONIGHT...

.A strong cold front is moving east of the region late today.
Windy conditions and very cold air will move into the southern
Appalachians to produce bitter wind chills tonight through
Wednesday night.
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Newland, Luck, Waynesville,
and Tuckasegee
251 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected above 3500 feet. Wind
chills as low as 15 below zero expected. Winds may gust to 35 to
45 mph at times. No further snowfall is expected but black ice
conditions will develop and persist.

* WHERE...Portions of the western North Carolina mountains at
elevations above 3500 feet.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. The worst
conditions will occur Wednesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
405 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019

A very cold arctic airmass will build over the region tonight
into Wednesday. Expect afternoon temperatures in the upper 20s and
lower 30s and nighttime temperatures in the single digits to mid
teens.

The cold weather will result in high demand for electricity across
the region. Power outages may result from the heavy electrical
load. Those who require electricity for heating or medical
equipment should consider backup heat or electrical sources.

Take steps now to protect your property and health from the
extreme cold. If you go outside, wear several layers of loose
fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy
clothing. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear a hat and cover
your mouth with a scarf. If driving, keep your gas tank near full
to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Check your antifreeze and
windshield washer fluid levels. Be sure to carry a fully charged
cell phone.

If you are home, consider allowing indoor plumbing fixtures to
drip to allow water to trickle through pipes and inhibit freezing.
Use caution with space heaters in order to avoid fire or injury.
If emergency generators will be used, they must be situated
outdoors in well-ventilated areas to prevent carbon monoxide
poisoning. Also, remember to check in on family, friends, and
elderly neighbors who might be susceptible to the cold. Do not
forget about your pets and livestock. Make sure they have a source
of water that will not freeze and a warm place to take shelter
from the wind and cold.

Do not attempt to walk on frozen ponds, lakes, or streams, as the
ice will not be thick enough to support the weight, even of a
child.

A cold wave is defined as average daily temperatures 12 degrees or
more below normal mid-January average daily temperatures for 48
hours or longer.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

Wind Chill Advisory

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

Very windy conditions are also possible through Wednesday night.
Average temperatures are expected to be around 15 degrees below
normal Wednesday and Thursday which could cause significant impacts.
See the Special Weather Statement for details.

Wind Chill Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
251 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019

...ARCTIC FRONT BRINGING BITTER WIND CHILLS TO THE SOUTHERN
APPALACHIANS STARTING TONIGHT...

A strong cold front is moving east of the region late today.
Windy conditions and very cold air will move into the southern
Appalachians to produce bitter wind chills tonight through
Wednesday night.

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected above 3500 feet. Wind
chills as low as 15 below zero expected. Winds may gust to 35 to
45 mph at times. No further snowfall is expected but black ice
conditions will develop and persist.

* WHERE...Portions of the western North Carolina mountains at
elevations above 3500 feet.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. The worst
conditions will occur Wednesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
405 PM EST Tue Jan 29 2019

A very cold arctic airmass will build over the region tonight
into Wednesday. Expect afternoon temperatures in the upper 20s and
lower 30s and nighttime temperatures in the single digits to mid
teens.

The cold weather will result in high demand for electricity across
the region. Power outages may result from the heavy electrical
load. Those who require electricity for heating or medical
equipment should consider backup heat or electrical sources.

Take steps now to protect your property and health from the
extreme cold. If you go outside, wear several layers of loose
fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy
clothing. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear a hat and cover
your mouth with a scarf. If driving, keep your gas tank near full
to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Check your antifreeze and
windshield washer fluid levels. Be sure to carry a fully charged
cell phone.

If you are home, consider allowing indoor plumbing fixtures to
drip to allow water to trickle through pipes and inhibit freezing.
Use caution with space heaters in order to avoid fire or injury.
If emergency generators will be used, they must be situated
outdoors in well-ventilated areas to prevent carbon monoxide
poisoning. Also, remember to check in on family, friends, and
elderly neighbors who might be susceptible to the cold. Do not
forget about your pets and livestock. Make sure they have a source
of water that will not freeze and a warm place to take shelter
from the wind and cold.

Do not attempt to walk on frozen ponds, lakes, or streams, as the
ice will not be thick enough to support the weight, even of a
child.

A cold wave is defined as average daily temperatures 12 degrees or
more below normal mid-January average daily temperatures for 48
hours or longer.