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High Wind Warning
ActiveCherokee; Clay; Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected, especially in the higher elevations.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 8 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...This set up is likely to produce high winds along the eastern TN mountains and foothills. Lower terrain will likely see lesser impacts.
Instructions
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Data from the National Weather Service
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