High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 3:05AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE…Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk,
Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast
Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties.

* WHEN…From Friday evening through late Saturday 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Once high winds arrive, any ongoing wildfires
could spread rapidly Friday night into Saturday before widespread
heavy rains arrive Saturday evening.