First published Oct 8, 2026, 5:51:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 8, 2026, 5:51:15 PM UTC

High Wind Watch — NWS Morristown TN

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High Wind Watch issued October 8 at 1:24PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

The alert describes possible east winds of 15–25 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, across named counties in North Carolina and Tennessee from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Damaging winds, power outages, and difficult travel are possible; people are advised to monitor updates.

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Affected location: Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina; Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, and West Polk Counties, Tennessee

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The alert identifies possible wind-related impacts across counties in two states and advises monitoring forecasts and warnings.

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Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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