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Special Weather Statement issued January 2 at 3:21PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Snowfall accumulations are possible across elevations of 2500 feet or higher on Friday. Total accumulations are expected to be between a dusting and 2 inches, with the possibility of over 3 inches being confined to highest peaks. Any accumulations of snow or other wintry precipitation are expected to be light. However, driving and walking may be difficult on some untreated roadways and paths across the higher elevations of the mountains. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities across the higher terrain. If traveling through the mountains, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
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Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 2:17PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Temperatures will drop below freezing across the higher elevations of the mountains tonight with rain changing to snow after 9 PM EST. Light snowfall accumulation will be possible above 3000 feet with around 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation possible across the highest peaks. Any accumulations of snow or other wintry precipitation are expected to be light. However, driving and walking may be difficult on some untreated roadways and sidewalks across the higher elevations of the mountains. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities across the higher terrain. If traveling through the mountains, slow down and allow extra
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Wind Advisory issued December 31 at 10:16AM EST until December 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, East Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 2:37PM EST until December 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Greene, and Southeast Monroe Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 2:37PM EST until December 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Special Weather Statement issued December 29 at 11:26PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

At 1126 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Maynardville to 6 miles west of Plainview. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Morristown, Jefferson City, Dandridge, Maynardville, Rutledge, Bean Station, White Pine, Plainview, New Market, and Russellville.
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High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 3:28PM EST until December 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.
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Flood Warning issued December 29 at 9:30AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

...The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee... Pigeon River At Newport TN affecting Cocke County. For the Pigeon River...including Newport TN...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pigeon River at Newport TN. * WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs downstream from gage on Highway 25/70 and in the community of Edwina. Jimtown Road may be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river
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High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 2:38PM EST until December 29 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Gusts up to 80 mph expected in the highest elevations and downslope prone valleys * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.