Severe · High Wind WatchActive alert
High Wind Watch issued October 8 at 1:24PM EDT until October 11
Affecting Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe
In effect until: Oct 9, 2026, 10:15 AM
Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 10:15 AM.
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* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Potential of 60-80 mph gusts in the mountains and foothills. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™