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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Morristown, TN

January 23, 20208 counties in Tennessee

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 24, 7:45 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Camp Creek, TNMEASURED 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2020-01-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2020-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -14 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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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.