...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 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* WINDS...Southeast increasing to 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to
50 mph across the mountains and adjacent foothills.
* TIMING...Strongest winds are expected from 7 to 11 am this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor objects
should be secured. Motorists should be extra cautious to cross
winds especially when driving in the higher elevations.