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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Morristown, TN

February 16, 20228 counties in Tennessee

NWS Morristown, TN issued this high wind warning at Feb 16, 2022, 3:01 PM EST for 8 counties in Tennessee. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 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
Feb 16, 2022, 3:01 PM EST (20:01 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2022, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2022, 1:00 AM EST
In force
18 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 20:00 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
Feb 17, 8:57 PM ESTTSTM WND GST 581 N Alcoa, TNTYS ASOS REPORTS GUST OF 58 MPH.

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 12:00Z, 8.0 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 12:00Z on 2022-02-16Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2022-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 172 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
1211 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
172 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

248 
WWUS74 KMRX 162001
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
301 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

TNZ041-043-072-074-087-170400-
/O.UPG.KMRX.HW.A.0003.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0004.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Cades Cove, 
Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek
301 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to
  45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Locally higher gusts 
  up to 80 mph are possible across the highest peaks, mainly above
  5000 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-170400-
/O.UPG.KMRX.HW.A.0003.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0004.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
301 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 70 mph are possible across the 
  highest peaks, mainly above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Johnson, Unicoi and Southeast Carter Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-081>086-
098>102-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-170400-
/O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0006.220217T1400Z-220218T0600Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Northwest Greene-Washington TN-Northwest Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-
Jefferson-Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-
Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-
East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
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, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Greeneville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 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, 
Bullet Creek, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, 
Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, 
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso,
Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, Reliance, 
Big Frog Mountain, Ducktown, Turtletown, Big Stone Gap, Norton, 
Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon,
Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, 
and Abingdon
301 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 /201 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph are possible.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Thursday to 1 AM EST /midnight 
  CST/ 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
655 
WWUS74 KMRX 170134
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
834 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

TNZ041-043-072-074-087-171000-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0004.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Cades Cove, 
Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek
834 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Locally higher 
  gusts up to 80 mph are possible across the highest peaks, 
  mainly above 5000 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-171000-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0004.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
834 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 70 mph are possible across the 
  highest peaks, mainly above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Johnson, Unicoi and Southeast Carter Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-081>086-
098>102-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-171000-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0006.220217T1400Z-220218T0600Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Northwest Greene-Washington TN-Northwest Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-
Jefferson-Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-
Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-
East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
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, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Greeneville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 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, 
Bullet Creek, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, 
Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, 
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso,
Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, Reliance, 
Big Frog Mountain, Ducktown, Turtletown, Big Stone Gap, Norton, 
Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon,
Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, 
and Abingdon
834 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 /734 PM CST Wed Feb 16 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/
THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph are possible.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Thursday to 1 AM EST /midnight 
  CST/ 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.

&&

$$
612 
WWUS74 KMRX 170800
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
300 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

TNZ041-043-072-074-087-171800-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0004.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Cades Cove, 
Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek
300 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 80 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south winds
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 
  AM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST this 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-171800-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0004.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
300 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts up to 70 mph are possible across the 
  highest peaks, mainly above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Johnson, Southeast Carter and Unicoi Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-081>086-
098>102-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-171800-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0006.220217T1400Z-220218T0600Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Northwest Greene-Washington TN-Northwest Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-
Jefferson-Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-
Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-
East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
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, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Greeneville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 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, 
Bullet Creek, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, 
Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, 
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso,
Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, Reliance, 
Big Frog Mountain, Ducktown, Turtletown, Big Stone Gap, Norton, 
Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon,
Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, 
and Abingdon
300 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 /200 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING TO 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ this morning to 1 AM EST 
  /midnight CST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
621 
WWUS74 KMRX 171205
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
705 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

TNZ041-043-072-074-087-172015-
/O.EXP.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Blount Smoky Mountains-
Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-
Including the cities of Hartford, Cedar Creek, Cades Cove, 
Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek
705 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-172015-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
705 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 
  Isolated gusts up to 70 mph are possible across the highest 
  peaks, mainly above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Johnson, Southeast Carter and Unicoi Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-081>086-
098>102-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-172015-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0006.220217T1400Z-220218T0600Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Northwest Greene-Washington TN-Northwest Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-
Jefferson-Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-
Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-
East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
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, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Greeneville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 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, 
Bullet Creek, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, 
Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, 
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso,
Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, Reliance, 
Big Frog Mountain, Ducktown, Turtletown, Big Stone Gap, Norton, 
Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon,
Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, 
and Abingdon
705 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 /605 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ 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.

&&

$$
272 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
340 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-180600-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
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
340 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-081>086-
098>102-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-180600-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Northwest Greene-Washington TN-Northwest Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-
Jefferson-Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-
Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-
East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
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, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Greeneville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 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, 
Bullet Creek, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, 
Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, 
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso,
Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, Reliance, 
Big Frog Mountain, Ducktown, Turtletown, Big Stone Gap, Norton, 
Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon,
Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, 
and Abingdon
340 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 /240 PM CST Thu Feb 17 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ 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.

&&

$$
889 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
103 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-180715-
/O.EXP.KMRX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
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
103 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Damaging winds have subsided with gusty winds still possible over
the next few hours.

$$

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-081>086-
098>102-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-180715-
/O.EXP.KMRX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-Northwest Cocke-
Northwest Greene-Washington TN-Northwest Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-
Jefferson-Northwest Blount-North Sevier-Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-
Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-
East Polk-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
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, 
Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, 
Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, 
Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam,
Pine Orchard, High Point, Petros, Oak Ridge, Clinton, 
Maynardville, Norris Lake, Paulette, Rose Hill, Sharps Chapel, 
Luttrell, Bean Station, Alpha, Morristown, Russellville, Bybee, 
Newport, Greeneville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, 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, 
Bullet Creek, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, 
Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, 
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso,
Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, Reliance, 
Big Frog Mountain, Ducktown, Turtletown, Big Stone Gap, Norton, 
Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon,
Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, 
and Abingdon
103 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 /1203 AM CST Fri Feb 18 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Strong winds have subsided with gusts to 30 mph or more still
possible into Friday. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Morristown, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 16, 12:47 PM EST, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 12:47 PM EST, 2 hours 14 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1247 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

.UPDATE...
FOR 18Z AVIATION.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

No changes to current forecast as everything is on track. Only minor
tweaks to hourly temps and dewpoints to match up with latest obs.

SR

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF DISCUSSION.

Gusty southerly winds this afternoon at all sites. Winds become
less gusty overnight. LLWS in at CHA overnight due to surface
wind speeds subsiding. LLWS ends as surface winds pick back up
tomorrow morning. Gusty winds once again tomorrow at all sites.
MVFR CIGS expected at CHA tomorrow morning through end of period.
TYS and TRI should stay VFR due to downsloping winds off the
Appalachian mountains.

SR

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Chattanooga Airport, TN             54  69  36  49  28 /   0  80  90   0   0
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, TN  52  70  36  46  27 /   0  60 100   0   0
Oak Ridge, TN                       52  68  35  47  26 /   0  80 100   0   0
Tri Cities Airport, TN              47  66  37  46  25 /  10  50 100  20   0

&&

.MRX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...NONE.
TN...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through late Thursday
     night for Blount Smoky Mountains-Cocke Smoky Mountains-
     Johnson-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Carter-Southeast
     Greene-Southeast Monroe-Unicoi.

     Wind Advisory until 7 AM EST Thursday for Blount Smoky Mountains-
     Cocke Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast
     Greene-Southeast Monroe.

VA...NONE.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 3:25 AM EST, 11 hours 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
325 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-170830-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
325 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 /225 AM CST Wed Feb 16 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Windy conditions are expected area-wide today with wind gusts
between 30 to 40 mph, especially across the Cumberland Plateau. A
Wind Advisory has been issued for the higher elevations of the
mountains where wind gusts over 40 mph are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

High winds will be likely across the mountains and foothills
Thursday and Thursday evening. A High Wind Watch is in effect for
the mountains and foothills on Thursday. Windy conditions are
expected area-wide ahead of a cold front Thursday evening. In
addition, there is a low chance of strong to severe thunderstorms
Thursday evening capable of damaging winds and heavy rain rates as
the cold front moves east across the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports may be needed late Thursday.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 3:23 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchMRXBlount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Monroe and 2 more12 hr
Feb 16, 3:23 AM ESTWind AdvisoryMRXBlount, Cocke, Greene, Monroe, Sevier28 hr
Feb 16, 3:01 PM ESTWind AdvisoryMRXAnderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter and 25 more34 hr

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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.