Alert archive / Tennessee / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 6, NWS Morristown, TN
NWS Morristown, TN issued this high wind warning at Mar 24, 2023, 3:54 AM EDT for 8 counties in Tennessee. It took effect at Mar 24, 2023, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 15 reports 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
- Mar 24, 2023, 3:54 AM EDT (07:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 24, 2023, 11:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 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 07:58 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 3:33 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Ene Eagleton Village, TN | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED A 55 MPH NON-THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST AHEAD OF THE THUNDERSTORMS. |
| Mar 25, 3:42 AM EDT | TSTM WND GST 70 | 2 Nw Alcoa, TN | KNOXVILLE MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT ASOS RECORDED A 70 MPH WIND GUST. |
| Mar 25, 3:43 AM EDT | TSTM WND GST 74 | Eagleton Village, TN | TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED A 74 MPH WIND GUST. |
| Mar 25, 3:44 AM EDT | TSTM WND GST 63 | 4 Ese Clover Hill, TN | A 63 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED ON A HOME WEATHER STATION WAS RECORDED BY A TRAINED SPOTTER. |
| Mar 25, 4:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 3 Ese Wears Valley, TN | COVE MOUNTAIN TOWER. |
| Mar 25, 4:10 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Pigeon Forge, TN | COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS TREES DOWN IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS COUNTY WIDE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Mar 25, 4:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 2 S Camp Creek, TN | RECORDED AT CAMP CREEK TOWER. |
| Mar 25, 4:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 3 Wsw Harrisburg, TN | SEVIER COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Mar 25, 4:30 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Romeo, TN | COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED LARGE TREE DOWN ON GAP CREEK ROAD, AS WELL AS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE COUNTY. POWER COMPANY HAD REPORTED POWER OUTAGES TO DISPATCH. |
| Mar 25, 4:35 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Del Rio, TN | COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN LOCATED ACROSS THE COUNTY. |
| Mar 25, 4:40 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 N Cedar Creek, TN | TREES DOWN AND MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE TO SEVERE WINDS. |
| Mar 25, 5:00 AM EDT | TSTM WND GST 85 | 3 Ese Wears Valley, TN | REPORTED FROM COVE MOUNTAIN WIND TOWER. |
| Mar 25, 5:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 Ene Cades Cove, TN | |
| Mar 25, 5:15 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Unicoi, TN | COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS TREE ON HOUSE ON GARFIELD STREET IN UNICOI. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Mar 25, 5:30 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ne Doeville, TN | COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 67W. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1748 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 123 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
263 WWUS74 KMRX 240754 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 354 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 TNZ041-043-045-047-072-074-087-241600- /O.UPG.KMRX.HW.A.0006.230325T0600Z-230326T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T1800Z-230326T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0006.230325T0500Z-230325T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0014.230325T0200Z-230325T0500Z/ 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 354 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ TNZ018-241600- /O.NEW.KMRX.HW.W.0006.230325T0500Z-230325T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0014.230325T0200Z-230325T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T1800Z-230326T0000Z/ Johnson- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, and Laurel Bloomery 354 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
5 follow-up statements
870 WWUS74 KMRX 241702 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 102 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-250515- /O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0006.230325T0500Z-230325T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0014.230325T0200Z-230325T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T1800Z-230326T0000Z/ 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 102 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mountains and foothills of the east Tennessee mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$
916 WWUS74 KMRX 241911 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 311 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-250815- /O.CAN.KMRX.WI.Y.0014.230325T0200Z-230325T0500Z/ /O.EXT.KMRX.HW.W.0006.230325T0300Z-230325T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T1800Z-230326T0000Z/ Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi- Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Southeast Monroe- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek 311 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mountains and foothills of East Tennessee. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ TNZ081>085-098>101-250815- /O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0016.230325T0300Z-230325T1200Z/ Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley- West Polk- Including the cities of 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, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso, Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, and Reliance 311 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /211 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday. * 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. && $$ NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-086-102- VAZ001-002-005-006-008-250815- /O.EXB.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T0300Z-230326T0000Z/ 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-Northwest Monroe- 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, Happy Valley, Maryville, Alcoa, Harrisburg, Kodak, McMahan, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, Sweetwater, Madisonville, Bullet Creek, 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 311 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected tonight. West-southwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected on Saturday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$
506 WWUS74 KMRX 250713 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 313 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-251600- /O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230325T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T1800Z-230326T0000Z/ 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 313 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon 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. && $$ TNZ081>085-098>101-251200- /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-230325T1200Z/ Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley- West Polk- Including the cities of Cagle, Dunlap, Cartwright, Lone Oak, Old Cumberland, Palio, Melvine, Mount Crest, Pikeville, Brayton, Dayton, Evensville, Old Washington, Grandview, Spring City, Big Spring, Athens, Clear Water, Dentville, Etowah, South Pittsburg, Haletown (Guild), Jasper, Martin Springs, Whitwell, Powells Crossroads, Monteagle, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Cleveland, Tasso, Conasauga, Archville, Benton, Parksville, and Reliance 313 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 /213 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-086-102- VAZ001-002-005-006-008-251600- /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/ 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-Northwest Monroe- 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, Happy Valley, Maryville, Alcoa, Harrisburg, Kodak, McMahan, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, Sweetwater, Madisonville, Bullet Creek, 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 313 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$
292 WWUS74 KMRX 250949 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 549 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-086-102- VAZ001-002-005-006-008-251800- /O.CAN.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0017.230325T1500Z-230326T0000Z/ 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-Northwest Monroe- 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, Happy Valley, Maryville, Alcoa, Harrisburg, Kodak, McMahan, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, Sweetwater, Madisonville, Bullet Creek, 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 549 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ TNZ081>085-098>101-251100- /O.CAN.KMRX.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-230325T1200Z/ Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley- West Polk- 549 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 /449 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-251800- /O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230325T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T1800Z-230326T0000Z/ Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Unicoi- Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Southeast Monroe- Including the cities of Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, and Coker Creek 549 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
200 WWUS74 KMRX 251456 NPWMRX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Morristown TN 1056 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-260000- /O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230325T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0015.230325T1800Z-230326T0000Z/ 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 1056 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mountains of east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon 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. && $$ NCZ060-061-TNZ012>017-035>040-042-044-046-067>071-073-086-102- VAZ001-002-005-006-008-260000- /O.CON.KMRX.WI.Y.0017.230325T1500Z-230326T0000Z/ 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-Northwest Monroe- 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, Happy Valley, Maryville, Alcoa, Harrisburg, Kodak, McMahan, Sevierville, Seymour, Pigeon Forge, Sweetwater, Madisonville, Bullet Creek, 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 1056 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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 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 Mar 24, 3:44 AM EDT, 10 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 24, 3:44 AM EDT, 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Morristown TN
344 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...
.SHORT TERM...
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 303 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023
Key Message:
1. Dry and windy Friday ahead of an approaching system Friday Night.
2. Showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong or
severe, and gusty winds will effect the area Friday night through
Saturday morning.
Discussion:
Friday will be mostly dry, with some slight chance PoPs scattered
across the northern-most areas during the day. Gusty winds mixing
down from aloft will be near 10-20mph, with locally higher gusts
possible, especially in the southern valley. The main focus of the
short term forecast is the approaching system that will effect our
area Friday night through Saturday morning.
An upper level low will lift towards the Great Lakes and quickly
pulls a cold front across the region, bringing showers,
thunderstorms, and gusty winds Friday night through Saturday
morning. Some strong/severe thunderstorms are possible as this
system moves through. It still looks to be a "high shear low cape"
environment, and weakens a bit as it crosses into our area, so the
highest severe storm concern will mainly be in the Cumberland
Plateau and southern Valley counties. Timing is able to be nailed
down a bit now, and showers will likely start creeping into the
Cumberland Plateau counties from the west around 2 AM. These showers
and storms will move to the east quickly, and most areas will be dry
by mid day Saturday. In addition to the storms, non-thunderstorm
winds are possible area wide as a strong LLJ (50-60kts)swings over
the area, especially in the higher terrain. Elsewhere, wind gusts up
to 40 mph can be expected overnight on Friday. The High Wind
Watch for the mountains will likely be upgraded to a High Wind
Warning shortly.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 303 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023
Key Messages:
1. Showers and thunderstorms ending Saturday morning.
2. Gusty non thunderstorm winds Saturday.
3. Mid week cooldown and late week warmup.
Discussion:
The warm weather pattern will generally continue this weekend and
next week. Convective weather is expected Friday night through
Saturday morning, but most of the activity will be departing to the
east by lunch. Strong gradient winds are expected to continue to be
possible Saturday.
Drier Saturday afternoon and Sunday with another chance of showers
Sunday night as the old frontal boundary to the south Sunday will
move back north Sunday night. This will affect most of the area with
clouds and a chance of showers, but best odds are southern half of
area.
A shortwave trough will cross the Great Lakes Tuesday and will
sharpen some northerly flow a bit here, which will cause a little
bit of a cool down midweek but nothing drastic. A strong trough will
then dig into the Rockies by the end of the period and sharpen the
ridge over our area. So expect a late week warm up that may persist
through next weekend. Models struggling a bit with day 7 precip
thanks to the warming and humidifying environment expected. Wouldn't
be surprised if the Rockies trough slows down a bit with newer model
runs. Will just carry 20 percents on Thursday for now.
&&
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 118 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023
VFR conditions can be expected through the overnight hours, with
some clouds near and above 5000ft. Southwesterly winds will become
very gusty tomorrow afternoon, with gusts near 20kts, and locally
higher gusts possible near CHA. Lower clouds will build in ahead
of an approaching cold front tomorrow evening.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Chattanooga Airport, TN 78 62 77 51 / 10 80 20 0
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, TN 78 60 75 49 / 10 80 40 0
Oak Ridge, TN 76 60 75 48 / 10 80 30 0
Tri Cities Airport, TN 77 58 73 48 / 10 50 70 10
&&
.MRX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...NONE.
TN...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Saturday evening for
Blount Smoky Mountains-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky
Mountains-Southeast Carter-Southeast Greene-Southeast
Monroe-Unicoi.
VA...NONE.
&&
SHORT TERM...Williams
LONG TERM....GC
AVIATION...WilliamsHazardous weather outlook, Mar 24, 3:19 AM EDT, 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Morristown TN 319 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002- 005-006-008-250730- 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- 319 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023 /219 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tomorrow Showers and thunderstorms will move through the area late Friday night into Saturday along a fast moving front. Some of these storms could be strong or severe. Gusty winds are also expected Friday night and into Saturday area wide, especially in the higher elevations. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Gusty winds are also expected Saturday area wide, especially in the higher elevations. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed Friday night and Saturday.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Morristown, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 3:54 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | MRX | Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Monroe and 2 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 24, 3:54 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | MRX | Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke and 19 more | 40 hr |
| Mar 24, 3:11 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | MRX | Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, Marion, Meigs and 3 more | 15 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.