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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
237 PM EDT Thu Mar 13 2025

TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-102-140900-
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Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-Southeast
Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast
Monroe-East Polk-
Including the cities of Shady Valley, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin,
Ducktown, Unicoi, Hampton, Neva, Trade, Gatlinburg, Citico, Cades
Cove, Mountain City, Elkmont, Limestone Cove, Turtletown, Big
Frog Mountain, Doeville, Hartford, Coker Creek, and Cedar Creek
237 PM EDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk,
  Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast
  Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once high winds arrive, any ongoing wildfires
  could spread rapidly Friday night into Saturday before widespread
  heavy rains arrive Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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