Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 8 at 1:24PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 10:24am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov