...Windy Conditions across the Eastern Mountains and Foothills
for Today...
Increasing southerly winds can be expected across the far eastern
Tennessee Mountains and Foothills, and southwest North Carolina
for this morning. Southerly winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph this morning, then diminishing during the
afternoon.
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
* WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across
the mountains and adjacent foothills.
* TIMING...Strongest winds are expected from 6 to 10 am this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Loose outdoor
objects should be secured. Motorists should be extra cautious to
cross winds especially when driving in the higher elevations.