* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, and Etowah Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM CDT 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.