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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Morristown, TN

February 16, 20225 counties in Tennessee

NWS Morristown, TN issued this wind advisory at Feb 16, 2022, 3:23 AM EST for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2022, 3:23 AM EST (08:23 UTC)
Expired
Feb 17, 2022, 7:00 AM EST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Morristown, TN

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

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:26 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

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 278 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2022-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 40 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
2798 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
40 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

835 
WWUS74 KMRX 160823
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
323 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

TNZ041-043-072-074-087-161630-
/O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.220216T0823Z-220217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.A.0003.220217T1200Z-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
323 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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 Watch, from Thursday morning through late Thursday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-161630-
/O.NEW.KMRX.HW.A.0003.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
323 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
858 
WWUS74 KMRX 161522
NPWMRX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1022 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

TNZ041-043-072-074-087-162300-
/O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.A.0003.220217T1200Z-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
1022 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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 Watch, from Thursday morning through late Thursday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

TNZ018-045-047-162300-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.A.0003.220217T1200Z-220218T0600Z/
Johnson-Unicoi-Southeast Carter-
Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, 
Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Erwin, Unicoi, 
Limestone Cove, and Hampton
1022 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Feb 16, 12:08 AM EST, 3 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 12:08 AM EST, 3 hours 15 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1208 AM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

.UPDATE...
FOR 06Z AVIATION.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight and Wednesday)...

Key Messages:

1. Dry through the period with an increase in clouds as well as
winds.

Discussion:

We start the period with surface high pressure centered off to our
east and northeast and quasi-zonal flow aloft. The surface high will
continue to slide east during the period as an upper trough begins
to deepen well to our west allowing the flow aloft over our area to
take on an increasing southerly component.  This will result in an
increase in moisture for us. It will be mostly clear for much of
tonight, but clouds will increase late tonight into Wednesday
although precipitation will hold off until after the short term
period.

The low level jet will strengthen out of the south and southeast
tonight into Wednesday reaching speeds of 30 kts or more.  While
direction of the low level jet looks favorable for mountain waves,
the vertical wind profile does not look ideal. Will keep winds in
the mountains/foothills at borderline speeds for an advisory and not
issue a wind advisory for now, but this will bear watching. Winds in
the valley may become gusty Wednesday afternoon in locations that
favor a south/southwest flow. Temperatures tonight will generally be
near to slightly above normal, and highs Wednesday will be
significantly above normal.

LW

.LONG TERM....(Wednesday night through Tuesday)...

Key Messages:

1. A cold front will bring widespread rain showers and some
thunderstorms Thursday and Thursday night. A few strong storms due
to high low level winds. Also strong southeast winds in the
foothills and mountains Thursday and Thursday evening.

2. Cooler and dry weather expected Friday afternoon through Sunday.

3. Warmer with a chance of rain increasing Monday into Tuesday.

Discussion:

Wednesday night starts out with continued strong low level winds as
cold front stretches from the Great Lakes to the southern High
Plains of west Texas and strong high pressure ridge along the
eastern seaboard. Warm south winds will continue overnight and
increasing moisture with upslope winds along the Appalachians and
southwest North Carolina. Low rain chances overnight in these area.
Winds will gust to around 40 mph in a few locations as low level jet
stays strong. Lower pressure will move east along the front and
reach the Arkansas border by Thursday morning. This low will move
northeast across the mid Mississippi Valley and into the Ohio Valley
during the day Thursday as the cold front moves east across the
Tennessee Valley. Thursday both GFS and NAM model shows even higher
850 MB winds to 60 to 70 knots and continue them till around
midnight Thursday night. A High Wind Watch may need to be issued by
early Wednesday in the foothills and mountains of east Tennessee and
advisory level winds may occur in the lower elevations later
Thursday and into the evening ahead of the front. With the high wind
shear but low instability as dew points may reach 60 for a few hours
in the south showers and some thunderstorms will develop to the west
of the forecast area during the day Thursday and then move into
eastern Tennessee by late afternoon into the evening.

Heavy rainfall will be possible ahead of the front Thursday
afternoon and evening. Localized amounts over 1.5 to as much as 2
inches possible. The best time for strong winds outside of the
mountain wave area will be Thursday evening with some storms.
Temperatures will be warmer Thursday morning, mostly 40s to lower
50s. Highs Thursday expected much above normal in the 60s to around
70. With the strong winds Thursday night temperatures will stay mild
for the first half of the night but drop quickly to the 30s around
sunrise. With a slower timing of the front and precipitation some
mixed precipitation is possible late Thursday night and early Friday
morning before ending. Very little accumulation possible due to the
short duration and warm temperatures the next 2 days.

Friday afternoon and Saturday will be cooler and dry as higher
pressure settles into the region. Temperatures will slowly rise from
the 40s Friday to the 50s Saturday. South winds return Sunday into
Tuesday with temperatures rising above normal into the 60s once
again. Monday and Tuesday moisture moves back in with increasing
rain chances Monday into Tuesday.

TD

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF DISCUSSION.

Increasing winds aloft will result in some LLWS this morning
around CHA above the inversion level. As southerly flow increases,
tempo MVFR cigs will be possible at CHA this morning, but cigs
should rise with increasing surface temperatures during the
afternoon. Otherwise, VFR conditions forecast to prevail through
the period with some gusty winds expected this afternoon at all
sites.

JB

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Chattanooga Airport, TN             65  53  68  36  49 /   0  10  80  80  10
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, TN  64  49  69  37  46 /   0   0  80  90  10
Oak Ridge, TN                       64  48  68  36  46 /   0   0  80  90  10
Tri Cities Airport, TN              60  43  66  36  44 /   0   0  70 100  30

&&

.MRX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...NONE.
TN...NONE.
VA...NONE.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 15, 3:34 PM EST, 11 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Morristown TN
334 PM EST Tue Feb 15 2022

NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-162100-
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-
334 PM EST Tue Feb 15 2022 /234 PM CST Tue Feb 15 2022/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

High winds will be possible across the mountains and foothills
Thursday and Thursday evening. Windy conditions are becoming more
likely area-wide ahead of a cold front late Thursday. 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 activation is not expected at this time.

LW/TD

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, 3:01 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningMRXBlount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Monroe and 2 more34 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.