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High Wind Watch 6, NWS Morristown, TN

April 23, 20217 counties in Tennessee

NWS Morristown, TN issued this high wind watch at Apr 23, 2021, 3:14 AM EDT for 7 counties in Tennessee. It took effect at Apr 24, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2021, 3:14 AM EDT (07:14 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 24, 2021, 1:09 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Morristown, TN

Counties Blount County, TN, Carter County, TN, Cocke County, TN, Greene County, TN, Monroe County, TN, Sevier County, TN, Unicoi County, TN

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:15 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 295 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 2021-04-23Temperature 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 2021-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
2575 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

029 
WWUS74 KMRX 230714
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
314 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TNZ041-043-045-047-072-074-231500-
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.A.0006.210424T1200Z-210425T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Gatlinburg
314 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 32. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM EDT this morning. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and
  freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive
  vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

TNZ014>018-042-044-046-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-231300-
/O.CON.KMRX.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-Sullivan-Johnson-Northwest Greene-
Washington-Northwest Carter-Lee-Wise-Scott-Russell-
Including the cities of Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, 
Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston,
Sneedville, Treadway, Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, 
Bristol TN, South Holston Dam, Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Greeneville, Johnson City, 
Elizabethton, Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, 
Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, 
Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
314 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and 
  other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that
have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TNZ087-231500-
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.A.0006.210424T1200Z-210425T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Citico and Coker Creek
314 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 37 will
  result in frost formation. For the High Wind Watch, south winds
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southeast Monroe County.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost could
  kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012-013-035>040-067>071-073-081>086-231300-
/O.CON.KMRX.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott-Campbell-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-
Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-
Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-
McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Including the cities of Andrews, Marble, Topton, Hiawasse Dam, 
Murphy, Unaka, Violet, Shooting Creek, Brasstown, Hayesville, 
Tusquitee, Big South Fork National, Oneida, Smokey Junction, 
Elgin, Huntsville, Norma, Slick Rock, Fincastle, La Follette, 
Elk Valley, Jellico, White Oak, Caryville, Royal Blue, 
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Harriman, Eagle Furnace, Rockwood, Bradbury, Fairview, 
Kingston, Oliver Springs, Lenoir City, Loudon, Bearden, 
Knoxville, Lake Forest, Jefferson City, Strawberry Plains, 
Chestnut Hill, Dandridge, White Pine, Maryville, Alcoa, 
Harrisburg, Kodak, McMahan, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, 
Cagle, Dunlap, Cartwright, Lone Oak, Old Cumberland, Palio, 
Melvine, Mount Crest, Pikeville, Brayton, Dayton, Evensville, 
Old Washington, Grandview, Spring City, Big Spring, Athens, 
Clear Water, Dentville, Etowah, Sweetwater, Madisonville, 
and Bullet Creek
314 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021 /214 AM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021/

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest North 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
885 
WWUS74 KMRX 231309
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
909 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TNZ041-043-045-047-072-074-232115-
/O.EXP.KMRX.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.A.0006.210424T1200Z-210425T0000Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Gatlinburg
909 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

TNZ014>018-042-044-046-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-231415-
/O.EXP.KMRX.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-Sullivan-Johnson-Northwest Greene-
Washington-Northwest Carter-Lee-Wise-Scott-Russell-
Including the cities of Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, 
Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston,
Sneedville, Treadway, Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, 
Bristol TN, South Holston Dam, Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Greeneville, Johnson City, 
Elizabethton, Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, 
Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, 
Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
909 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have risen above freezing. 

$$

TNZ087-232115-
/O.EXP.KMRX.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.A.0006.210424T1200Z-210425T0000Z/
Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Citico and Coker Creek
909 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Southeast Monroe County.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012-013-035>040-067>071-073-081>086-231415-
/O.EXP.KMRX.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210423T1300Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott-Campbell-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-
Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-
Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-
McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Including the cities of Andrews, Marble, Topton, Hiawasse Dam, 
Murphy, Unaka, Violet, Shooting Creek, Brasstown, Hayesville, 
Tusquitee, Big South Fork National, Oneida, Smokey Junction, 
Elgin, Huntsville, Norma, Slick Rock, Fincastle, La Follette, 
Elk Valley, Jellico, White Oak, Caryville, Royal Blue, 
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Harriman, Eagle Furnace, Rockwood, Bradbury, Fairview, 
Kingston, Oliver Springs, Lenoir City, Loudon, Bearden, 
Knoxville, Lake Forest, Jefferson City, Strawberry Plains, 
Chestnut Hill, Dandridge, White Pine, Maryville, Alcoa, 
Harrisburg, Kodak, McMahan, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, 
Cagle, Dunlap, Cartwright, Lone Oak, Old Cumberland, Palio, 
Melvine, Mount Crest, Pikeville, Brayton, Dayton, Evensville, 
Old Washington, Grandview, Spring City, Big Spring, Athens, 
Clear Water, Dentville, Etowah, Sweetwater, Madisonville, 
and Bullet Creek
909 AM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021 /809 AM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021/

...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The risk of frost has ended due to cloud cover and warming
temperatures.

$$
808 
WWUS74 KMRX 231926
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
326 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TNZ041-043-045-047-072-074-087-240400-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.A.0006.210424T1200Z-210425T0000Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico,
and Coker Creek
326 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
437 
WWUS74 KMRX 240359
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1159 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TNZ041-043-045-047-072-074-087-240900-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.A.0006.210424T1200Z-210425T0000Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico,
and Coker Creek
1159 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
576 
WWUS74 KMRX 240509
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
109 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

TNZ041-043-045-047-072-074-087-241500-
/O.UPG.KMRX.HW.A.0006.210424T1200Z-210425T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0007.210424T1500Z-210425T0000Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico,
and Coker Creek
109 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-241500-
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0007.210424T1500Z-210425T0000Z/
Johnson-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, and Laurel Bloomery
109 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Johnson County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.