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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Morristown TN

151 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026



TNZ072-074-060600-

/O.NEW.KMRX.WI.Y.0011.260506T0300Z-260506T1200Z/

Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky Mountains-

Including the cities of Elkmont, Cades Cove, and Gatlinburg

151 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026



...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT 

WEDNESDAY...



* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.



* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains and Sevier Smoky Mountains Counties.



* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



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