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5 of 45Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Moun...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Moun...
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Moun...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Val...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and...
Past Weather Alerts for Knoxville
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time range for winds 40 to 45 mph is between midnight and 8 AM EST.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can be expected at times over Southwest Virginia. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can be expected at times over Southwest Virginia. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches, mainly in the higher elevations of East Tennessee. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected to continue through midnight.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected to continue through the evening.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations from a dusting up to two inches. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. For southwest Virginia, additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches with locally higher totals in highest terrain. For East Tennessee Valley locations, additional snow accumulations between 3 to 8 inches. For the East Tennessee mountains, additional accumulations between 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts near 12 inches possible for highest peaks in the Smokies. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches expected in most valley locations. Additional snow accumulations between 5 to 8 inches are possible in southern portions of Monroe, Blount, Jefferson, and Sevier counties. Locally higher totals possible in foothills closest to mountains. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can be expected at times over Southwest Virginia. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ early this morning to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...3 to 6 inches of snow are expected between Lee County VA and south toward the I-40 corridor in TN. 4 to 7 inches along the I-40 corridor and south toward the foothills of the east TN mountains. Locally higher amounts up to 9 inches across the foothills of the east TN mountains. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible, with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches over the higher peaks of the east Tennessee mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to three three inches possible. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Claiborne, Loudon, Northwest Monroe, and Union Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible, with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches over the higher peaks of the east Tennessee mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can be expected at times over Southwest Virginia. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ Saturday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low 5 below zero to 20 below zero will be possible at times, with the lowest values over the higher mountains. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce scattered power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds in the mountains could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. * WHERE...A portion of East Tennessee. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected at times. Locally lower wind chill values will be possible on ridge tops. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...These very cold conditions could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Special Weather Statement
Flurries and snow showers will linger this evening, especially along the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee mountains, northeast Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. After the sun sets, temperatures will fall further into the teens and single digits with lower wind chills expected. Any moisture from recent rain or snow will re-freeze and create black ice. Be prepared for slick spots overnight into Tuesday morning, especially on untreated roadways. Use caution if traveling. Temperatures are expected to rise at least slightly above freezing for many places on Tuesday.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total mixed snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches possible, mainly north of Interstate 40 with highest snow totals near the Kentucky state line. Ice accumulations around one-quarter to one-half of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a complicated forecast and details regarding the location of heaviest snowfall and freezing rain totals remain uncertain. Significant changes could occur over the next 24 to 48 hours so please continue to monitor future forecasts.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between a trace and 3 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch with locally higher ice totals. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of one quarter to one half of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Saturday to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina near the Tennessee border, including Buncombe and northern Jackson counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice, snow and sleet accumulations will increase rapidly between 7 PM Saturday evening and midnight Sunday morning. Ice accumulation will taper off Sunday evening but light snow may occur Sunday night and early Monday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between a trace and 3 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one half of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and East Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Saturday to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any higher ridge tops within the warning area, along with portions of the southern Cumberland Plateau, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, and Mowbray Mountain will have gusty winds in addition to the ice accumulation which will increase the risk of tree damage and power outages for these locations.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch with locally higher ice totals. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of East Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel will be hazardous. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 80 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter of an inch to one half of an inch possible. The highest snowfall totals will be in the higher elevations southwest Virginia and near the Kentucky and Tennessee border. The greatest ice accumulations will be along the Cumberland Plateau, northeast Tennessee, the mountains, and just north of Interstate 40/81. Snow accumulations will be more limited further south. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a complicated forecast and details regarding the location of heaviest snowfall and freezing rain totals remain uncertain. Significant changes could occur over the next 24 hours so please continue to monitor future forecasts.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations between four tenths and one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and sleet covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between three tenths and three quarters of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph across the mountains. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST Saturday morning through 1 PM EST Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and sleet covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between four tenths and one inch possible. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina.