Beschrijving

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Instructies

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Beschrijving

...Red Flag Warning in effect for this afternoon/evening for high winds and low relative humidities... * TIMING...10 AM to midnight EST Tuesday night. * WIND...Strong southerly winds are continuing today. Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph, with gusts over 60 mph occurring in some spots by late this afternoon and evening. While humidity levels will steadily climb tonight, winds will continue to increase into the overnight hours with peak gusts of 80 mph or greater possible around midnight. * HUMIDITY...May stay as low as 30 to 40 percent into the evening hours with downslope drying before rising as rain moves in around or after midnight. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Instructies

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or are expected to occur shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.