...Windy Conditions across the Higher Elevations of southwest
Virginia and northeast Tennessee this Evening...
.The remnants of Florence will track into our area overnight. The
strong winds around this system will produce windy conditions
across the higher elevations of southwest Virginia and northeast
Tennessee through this evening. The strong winds combined with the
wet ground may down trees.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight.
* EVENT...Windy conditions have been reported across the higher
elevations today with gusts up to 50 mph across the Smoky
Mountains this morning. Strong and gusty easterly winds of 15
to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph with continue, especially in the
higher elevations.
* TIMING...Through this evening, diminishing after midnight.
* IMPACTS...These winds may down trees or tree limbs...as well
as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured.
Motorists should be extra cautious to cross winds especially
when driving in the higher elevations.