Alert archive / Tennessee / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Morristown, TN
NWS Morristown, TN issued this high wind warning at Jan 23, 2020, 3:12 AM EST for 8 counties in Tennessee. It took effect at Jan 23, 2020, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2020, 3:12 AM EST (08:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 23, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2020, 4:00 PM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Morristown, TN
Counties Blount County, TN, Carter County, TN, Cocke County, TN, Greene County, TN, Johnson County, TN, Monroe County, TN, Sevier County, TN, Unicoi County, TN
The radar
The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 7:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Camp Creek, TN | MEASURED GUST AT NOAA/ATDD TOWER. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 280 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2851 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -36 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
607 WWUS74 KMRX 230812 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 312 AM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-232100- /O.UPG.KMRX.HW.A.0003.200124T0600Z-200124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0002.200124T0300Z-200124T1800Z/ Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi- Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Southeast Monroe- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek 312 AM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Some of the higher elevations and foothills of the East Tennessee mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
4 follow-up statements
044 WWUS74 KMRX 232034 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 334 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-240445- /O.EXT.KMRX.HW.W.0002.200124T0000Z-200124T2100Z/ Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi- Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Southeast Monroe- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek 334 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Some of the higher elevations and foothills of the East Tennessee mountains. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ002-006-008-240445- /O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.200124T0500Z-200124T2100Z/ Wise-Russell-Washington- Including the cities of Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon 334 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Some of the higher elevations and foothills of Wise, Russell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
408 WWUS74 KMRX 240225 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 925 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-241100- /O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200124T2100Z/ Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi- Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Southeast Monroe- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek 925 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Some of the higher elevations and foothills of the East Tennessee mountains. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ002-006-008-241100- /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.200124T0500Z-200124T2100Z/ Wise-Russell-Washington- Including the cities of Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon 925 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Some of the higher elevations and foothills of Wise, Russell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
734 WWUS74 KMRX 241037 AAA NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Morristown TN 537 AM EST Fri Jan 24 2020 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-242100- /O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200124T2100Z/ Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi- Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Southeast Monroe- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek 537 AM EST Fri Jan 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Some of the higher elevations and foothills of the East Tennessee mountains. * WHEN...Through 4 PM EST Today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ002-006-008-242100- /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200124T2100Z/ Wise-Russell-Washington- Including the cities of Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon 537 AM EST Fri Jan 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Some of the higher elevations and foothills of Wise, Russell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Through 4 PM EST Today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TD
096 WWUS74 KMRX 242033 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 333 PM EST Fri Jan 24 2020 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-242145- /O.EXP.KMRX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200124T2100Z/ Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi- Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Southeast Monroe- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek 333 PM EST Fri Jan 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... The strong and gusty winds will continue to subside through this afternoon and into the evening hours and are currently below warning criteria. The warning will be allowed to expire at 4 PM. $$ VAZ002-006-008-242145- /O.EXP.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200124T2100Z/ Wise-Russell-Washington- Including the cities of Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon 333 PM EST Fri Jan 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... The strong and gusty winds will continue to subside through this afternoon and into the evening hours and are currently below advisory criteria. The advisory will be allowed to expire at 4 PM. $$
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.