Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 12:02PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 9:02am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to
70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson,
Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene,
Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
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