* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Estill. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe. * WHEN. Through this evening. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms will affect much of eastern Kentucky today as Tropical System Helene approaches and passes through the area. Periods of heavy to, at times, torrential rainfall are expected from this, which may lead to incidents of flash flooding. A few mudslides will also be possible during this time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible for locations above 2000 feet such as the Log Mountains in Bell County as well as along Cumberland, Pine, and Black Mountains and locations immediately downwind of these locations. * WHERE. Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. US Highway 23, US Highway 119, US Highway 421, KY Highway 38, KY Highway 74, KY Highway 160, and the Little Shepard Trail may be affected by some of the strongest wind gusts.

* WHAT. South winds 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Higher elevations may experience a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE. Portions of northeast Georgia, piedmont and western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Due to saturated soils following Helene, any wind gusts this afternoon may bring down trees which normally could withstand such winds.

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN. Through this evening. * IMPACTS. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - An additional 4 to 6 inches, and locally higher amounts, of rain will fall on already saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT. East to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Locally higher gusts possible north of the Great Smoky Mountains. * WHERE. Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE. Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph. * WHERE. Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE. Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE. Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. The strongest wind will be at the highest elevations.

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - An additional 1 to 3 inches, and locally higher amounts, of rain will fall on already saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. South winds 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Higher elevations may experience a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE. Portions of northeast Georgia, piedmont and western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Due to saturated soils following Helene, any wind gusts this afternoon may bring down trees which normally could withstand such winds.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE. Portions of southwest Virginia and northeast, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

HLSGSP This product covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia **HELENE HAS PASSED MOST OF THE AREA. BUT SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS CONTINUE** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Abbeville, Anderson, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Central Greenville, Cherokee, Chester, Cleveland, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Elbert, Franklin, Gaston, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greater Rutherford, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Habersham, Hart, Haywood, Henderson, Laurens, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Northern Spartanburg, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rabun, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Greenville, Southern Jackson, Southern Spartanburg, Stephens, Swain, Transylvania, Union NC, Union SC, Yancey, and York * STORM INFORMATION: - About 90 miles west of Greenville/Spartanburg SC or about 80 miles west-southwest of Asheville NC - 35.1N 83.8W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Helene has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm and is now centered over the Smoky Mountains. Significant flooding has been observed across a broad area of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia, particularly in the vicinity of the mountains and foothills. Widespread tree and power line damage has occurred across the region, and many roads have been made impassable by floodwaters. We continue to advise against travel unless fleeing rising floodwaters. Wind gusts have peaked for the event over most of the area, but tropical storm force gusts will remain possible through early afternoon in the Piedmont and southern mountains of North Carolina, and through mid to late afternoon over the northern North Carolina mountains and on all ridgetops. Landslides still could occur across the mountains, at least until the last of the rain tapers off this afternoon or evening. Tornado threat is diminishing and now confined to the North Carolina Piedmont, and will taper off completely by early afternoon. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having additional devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the North Carolina Piedmont. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. Elsewhere across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: An evacuation is ongoing downstream of Lake Lure as a dam failure is imminent there. Otherwise, follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC around 5:30 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Marshall * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 55 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall forecast - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://readync.org

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Burnsville * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extreme flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme and widespread rainfall flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://readync.org

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Spruce Pine * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 60 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. - PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials. - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extreme flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme and widespread rainfall flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://readync.org

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Banner Elk * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. - PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials. - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extreme flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme and widespread rainfall flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://readync.org

* WHAT. East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible for locations above 2000 feet such as the Log Mountains in Bell County as well as along Cumberland, Pine, and Black Mountains and locations immediately downwind of these locations. * WHERE. Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. US Highway 23, US Highway 119, US Highway 421, KY Highway 38, KY Highway 74, KY Highway 160, and the Little Shepard Trail may be affected by some of the strongest wind gusts.

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY, southeast Ohio, including the following county, Lawrence OH, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, McDowell and Wayne. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall repeatedly training over the same areas could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Elliott, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe. * WHEN. Through this evening. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms will affect much of eastern Kentucky today as Tropical System Helene approaches and passes through the area. Periods of heavy to, at times, torrential rainfall are expected from this, which may lead to incidents of flash flooding. A few mudslides will also be possible during this time.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee. Nolichucky River At Embreeville TN affecting Unicoi, Greene and Washington Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee. French Broad River Near Newport TN affecting Cocke and Jefferson Counties. Pigeon River At Newport TN affecting Cocke County. For the French Broad River. including Newport TN, DOUGLAS DAM RESERVOIR, DOUGLAS DAM TAILWATER. Major flooding is forecast. For the Nolichucky River. including Embreeville TN. Minor flooding is forecast. For the Pigeon River. including Newport TN. Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Nolichucky River at Embreeville TN. * WHEN. From this morning to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS. At 9.5 feet, Low spots along Little Germany Road will begin to flood. At 11.0 feet, The main camping level of the KOA campground is covered by water. At 11.5 feet, Property at Bumpus Cove Road and Little Germany Road floods. At 12.0 feet, Pasture land around the Highway 107 bridge floods. The channel narrows at the bridge just downstream of the gauge, which may elevate the river level at the gauge during higher flows due to damming effect. At 13.0 feet, Portions of AJ Willis Road will flood. At 14.0 feet, Back yards of riverside homes along Bumpus Cove Road take substantial water. At 16.0 feet, Water reaches the pad of the train car at KOA Campground. At 17.0 feet, Low spots along Hwy 107 between Embreeville and Erwin might flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 7:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 15.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Tennessee. Nolichucky River At Embreeville TN affecting Washington, Unicoi and Greene Counties. For the Nolichucky River. including Embreeville TN. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Nolichucky River at Embreeville TN. * WHEN. From this morning to late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS. At 16.0 feet, Water reaches the pad of the train car at KOA Campground. At 17.0 feet, Low spots along Hwy 107 between Embreeville and Erwin might flood. At 18.0 feet, Water might threaten the lowest of a row of riverside homes along Bumpus Cove Road a half mile upstream from the bridge. Flows this high contain increasing uncertainty as to how the gauge readings downstream near the bridge are reflective of stream heights and impacts along Bumpus Cove Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee. Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Claiborne, Grainger and Hancock Counties. For the Clinch River. including Tazewell TN. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Clinch River above Tazewell TN. * WHEN. From this evening to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 10.0 feet, Action stage. At 12.0 feet, Flooding of pasture land near Grissom Island begins. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by flooding of the Clinch River. At 13.0 feet, The road within a quarter mile of the gage begins to flood. At 16.0 feet, Extensive flooding of pasture land around Grissom Island occurs. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by flooding of the Clinch River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 1:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee. Nolichucky River At Embreeville TN affecting Washington, Unicoi and Greene Counties. For the Nolichucky River. including Embreeville TN. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Nolichucky River at Embreeville TN. * WHEN. Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 16.0 feet, Water reaches the pad of the train car at KOA Campground. At 17.0 feet, Low spots along Hwy 107 between Embreeville and Erwin might flood. At 18.0 feet, Water might threaten the lowest of a row of riverside homes along Bumpus Cove Road a half mile upstream from the bridge. Flows this high contain increasing uncertainty as to how the gauge readings downstream near the bridge are reflective of stream heights and impacts along Bumpus Cove Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee. Doe River At Elizabethton affecting Carter County. For the Doe River. including Elizabethton. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Doe River at Elizabethton. * WHEN. Until this evening. * IMPACTS. At 8.0 feet, Flooding of yards along the river, including on South Main Street, River Road, and streamside of Edgewater Road. At 10.5 feet, Water may reach floors of some homes on the east side of the river, from South Main Street across from the gage house, downstream to Third Street at the covered bridge. Water also reaches the bottom of the side walls of the covered bridge. The river reaches the bottoms of the Rod Jenkins Bridge and the Long Hollow Road bridge. Some homes along River Road and Edgewater Road may begin to take water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 9.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. Russell County in southwestern Virginia. Scott County in southwestern Virginia. Washington County in southwestern Virginia. Wise County in southwestern Virginia. The City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia. The City of Norton in southwestern Virginia. * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 1113 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Severals roads have been closed in Russell County due to flooding. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Norton, Lebanon, Wise, Gate City, Big Stone Gap, Weber City, Cleveland Va, Mount Carmel, Coeburn, Appalachia, Glade Spring, Honaker, Pound, St. Paul, Damascus and Nickelsville.

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for. Southern Carter County in east Tennessee. Unicoi County in east Tennessee. * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 149 PM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding across the warned area. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Creeks and streams remain near or above bank full, and numerous flooded roads remain closed. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Roan Village and Unicoi. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD. Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE. Emergency management reported. IMPACT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for. Central Carter County in east Tennessee. Northwestern Unicoi County in east Tennessee. Washington County in east Tennessee. * Until 300 PM EDT. * At 1243 PM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Buildings are being inundated with water in Hampton, and rescue operations are ongoing in Embreeville. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Embreeville and Hampton. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD. Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE. Emergency management reported. IMPACT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Johnson City, Elizabethton, Erwin, Jonesborough, Pine Crest, Midway, Central, Unicoi, Watauga, Milligan College, Avondale, Embreeville, Leesburg, Telford, Hunter, Limestone and Sadie.

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Tennessee. Doe River At Elizabethton affecting Carter County. For the Doe River. including Elizabethton. Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Doe River at Elizabethton. * WHEN. Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS. At 10.5 feet, Water may reach floors of some homes on the east side of the river, from South Main Street across from the gage house, downstream to Third Street at the covered bridge. Water also reaches the bottom of the side walls of the covered bridge. The river reaches the bottoms of the Rod Jenkins Bridge and the Long Hollow Road bridge. Some homes along River Road and Edgewater Road may begin to take water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 12:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EDT Friday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 1230 PM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Damascus and City of Norton. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD. Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE. Emergency management reported. IMPACT. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Norton, Lebanon, Wise, Gate City, Big Stone Gap, Weber City, Cleveland Va, Mount Carmel, Coeburn, Appalachia, Glade Spring, Honaker, Pound, St. Paul, Damascus and Nickelsville.

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Tennessee. Nolichucky River At Embreeville TN affecting Washington, Unicoi and Greene Counties. For the Nolichucky River. including Embreeville TN. Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Nolichucky River at Embreeville TN. * WHEN. Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 18.0 feet, Water might threaten the lowest of a row of riverside homes along Bumpus Cove Road a half mile upstream from the bridge. Flows this high contain increasing uncertainty as to how the gauge readings downstream near the bridge are reflective of stream heights and impacts along Bumpus Cove Road. At 21.5 feet, A Bumpus Cove Road resident reported that the 1977 flood was said to have gotten into the house she lives in, which sits on a concrete slab, while it did not get into the house next door, which sits two feet higher atop a crawl space. This is a source of uncertainty of impacts at this location and its relation to gauge measurements downstream near the bridge and any effects of damming the bridge may cause near the gauge. At 24.0 feet, Flood of record. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Friday was 19.6 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee. Clinch River Above Tazewell TN affecting Hancock, Grainger and Claiborne Counties. For the Clinch River. including Tazewell TN. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Clinch River above Tazewell TN. * WHEN. From this evening to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, Flooding of pasture land near Grissom Island begins. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by flooding of the Clinch River. At 13.0 feet, The road within a quarter mile of the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood