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* WHAT…West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE…Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Northwest Carter, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN…Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds will be found above 3,000 feet of elevation, especially the peaks of the East Tennessee Mountains.

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The combination relative humidity values falling to between 28 and 35 percent, and strong west-northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph, will lead to an increased risk for adverse fire behavior later today, especially later this afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about

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The combination relative humidity values falling to between 30 and 40 percent, and strong west-northwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph, will lead to an increased risk for adverse fire behavior later today, especially this afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire

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…DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON… .Gusty winds, low relative humidities, ongoing drought, and a wind shift with a cold front are forecast this afternoon, leading to the potential for dangerous fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 029 Martin, Fire Weather Zone 044 Pitt and Fire Weather Zone 079 Greene. * TIMING…From noon today to 6 PM EST this evening. * WINDS…Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES…Up to 75. * IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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