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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Morristown, TN

February 15, 20218 counties in Tennessee

NWS Morristown, TN issued this wind advisory at Feb 15, 2021, 4:26 AM EST for 8 counties in Tennessee. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 15, 2021, 4:26 AM EST (09:26 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 16, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
In force
8 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 09:26 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, 9.4 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 2021-02-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-02-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 285 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
438 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
285 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
344 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

925 
WWUS74 KMRX 150926
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
426 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

TNZ041-043-045-072-074-087-151800-
/O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0004.210215T2100Z-210216T0500Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-
Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, 
and Coker Creek
426 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the east Tennessee mountains above 3500 feet
  elevation.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ002-006-151500-
/O.CON.KMRX.ZF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1500Z/
Wise-Russell-
Including the cities of Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, 
Appalachia, Pardee, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, 
Honaker, and Rosedale
426 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.

* WHERE...Wise and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility 
  and potential frost on bridges. Black ice will be possible on 
  area roads, and elevated surfaces will become icy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks
causing slippery roads.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
732 
WWUS74 KMRX 151627
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1127 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

TNZ041-043-045-072-074-087-160030-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0004.210215T2100Z-210216T0500Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi-
Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, 
and Coker Creek
1127 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the east Tennessee mountains above 3500 
  feet elevation.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
919 
WWUS74 KMRX 151941
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
241 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

TNZ041-043-072-074-160345-
/O.UPG.KMRX.WI.Y.0004.210215T2100Z-210216T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0003.210215T2100Z-210216T0500Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Cades Cove, 
Elkmont, and Gatlinburg
241 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cocke Smoky Mountains, Southeast Greene, Blount Smoky 
  Mountains and Sevier Smoky Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-047-160345-
/O.EXA.KMRX.WI.Y.0004.210215T2100Z-210216T0500Z/
Johnson-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, and Hampton
241 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.
5
* WHERE...Johnson and Southeast Carter Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ045-087-160345-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0004.210215T2100Z-210216T0500Z/
Unicoi-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Citico, 
and Coker Creek
241 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Unicoi and Southeast Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
224 
WWUS74 KMRX 160336 AAA
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

TNZ041-043-072-074-160500-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T0500Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Cades Cove, 
Elkmont, and Gatlinburg
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Cocke Smoky Mountains, Southeast Greene, Blount Smoky 
  Mountains and Sevier Smoky Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-087-160500-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210216T0500Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, Hampton, Citico, and Coker Creek
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. 5 * WHERE...Johnson and Southeast Carter Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Morristown, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 2:41 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningMRXBlount, Cocke, Greene, Sevier9 hr
Feb 15, 4:42 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMRXCocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Union48 min

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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.