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Knoxville/Tri-Cities - TN, US, National Weather Service

Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY... WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 10 AM EDT Monday. 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...The Sunday night period will be the most favorable time frame for the greatest coverage of strongest gusts. Favorable mountain wave locations such as Cove Mountain could see locally higher wind gusts up to 75 mph. 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.