* 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. Flooding caused by heavy rainfall from former Hurricane Helene continues to be possible. * WHERE. All of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN. Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible, with storm total rainfall from Thursday through Saturday morning reaching 2 to 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. Higher elevations may experience a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE. In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.

HLSGSP This product covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia HELENE WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AS IT EXITS THE AREA. RIVER AND SMALL STREAM FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA IN ITS WAKE. NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 230 miles west-northwest of Charlotte NC or about 180 miles northwest of Greenville/Spartanburg SC - 36.6N 84.6W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North-northwest or 330 degrees at 28 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Helene has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression. The system, which is positioned over eastern Kentucky this afternoon, will continue to pull away from the area. However, significant river and areal flooding will continue over the next several days across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia, particularly in the vicinity of the mountains and foothills. We continue to advise against travel unless fleeing rising floodwaters. Gusty winds behind the system will eventually subside toward sunset. The threat of landslides will gradually subside as the rain exits the area through the rest of the afternoon. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. * FLOODING RAIN: Excessive runoff from the heavy rain over the past few days will continue to produce areal and river flooding across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. * TORNADOES: No impacts are anticipated at this time across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. 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 your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws. Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic lights make travel difficult. When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other leaking flammables. When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner. If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows. Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable. Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying debris. Be alert for flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown! * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event. this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE. All of Middle Tennessee. * WHEN. Until 7 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and power lines could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE. Cherokee and Clay Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* 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.

HLSMRX This product covers East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme Southwest North Carolina **HELENE HAS MOVED WELL NORTH OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. IMPACTS ACROSS THE REGION ARE ONGOING** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Cherokee and Clay * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 110 miles north-northeast of Chattanooga TN - 36.6N 84.6W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North-northwest or 330 degrees at 28 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Helene has been downgraded to a depression as it moves northward into Kentucky this afternoon. Gusty winds will continue across Cherokee and Clay counties well into this evening but additional impacts are expected to be minimal here. Elsewhere in the southern Appalachian region significant impacts, including widespread historic flooding, continue. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme Southwest North Carolina. Potential 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event. this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Morristown TN regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

* WHAT. South winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE. In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few more power outages may result.

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. A Dam Break on the Pigeon River below Walters Dam in. Western Cocke County in east Tennessee. Southern Hamblen County in east Tennessee. Southeastern Jefferson County in east Tennessee. * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 330 PM EDT, dam operators reported the failure of Walters Dam causing flash flooding downstream on the Pigeon River. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for towns and cities immediately below Walters Dam on the Pigeon River. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD. Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of Walters Dam. SOURCE. Dam operator. IMPACT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream from the Walters Dam along the Pigeon River. * The nearest downstream town is Hartford Tennessee, located about 16 miles from the dam. If a complete failure of the dam occurs. The flood wave will reach the state line near the Waterville Hydro Station in about 20 minutes; Hartford, TN in about 30 minutes; Interstate 40 and Greasy Cove Road bridge in about 45 minutes; The flood wave will reach Interstate 40 and Wilton Springs road bridge in about 1 hour; Highway 73 near Edwina in about 80 minutes; The Highway 25 bridge east of Newport in about 2 hours; The flood wave will reach downtown Newport and the North Street bridge in about 2 hours and 30 minutes; Newport Industrial Park in about 3 hours; The flood wave will reach the confluence with the French Broad River in about 4 hours and then drain into Douglas Reservoir. Crests will occur at each location later than the initial arrival time of the flood wave. The flood wave is moving down the Pigeon River all the way down to Newport Tennessee.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee. French Broad River Near Newport TN affecting Cocke and Jefferson Counties. For the French Broad River. including Newport TN. Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. French Broad River near Newport TN. * WHEN. Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS. At 14.0 feet, Flooding begins on Rock Hill Road near Newport and Fugate Road near Del Rio. At 15.0 feet, Buildings at the campground on Hwy 25/70E might begin to take water. A few low-lying riverfront cabins between Newport and Del Rio might begin to take water. At 16.0 feet, The campground and the other low-lying cabins are more substantially impacted. Flooding of backyards begins along River Chase Trail. At 24.0 feet, Flood of record. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 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. Little Pigeon River Above Sevierville TN affecting Sevier County. For the Little Pigeon River. including Sevierville TN. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Pigeon River above Sevierville TN. * WHEN. From this afternoon to late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS. At 11.0 feet, The river runs bankfull. No known damage occurs at this level. At 12.0 feet, Parking lots of various dining and entertainment venues along the river are flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 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

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee. French Broad River Near Newport TN affecting Cocke and Jefferson Counties. For the French Broad River. including Newport TN, DOUGLAS DAM RESERVOIR, DOUGLAS DAM TAILWATER. Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. French Broad River near Newport TN. * WHEN. Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS. At 10.0 feet, Agricultural land near the gage on Highway 321 is flooded. Water begins entering a campground along Hwy 25/70E. At 14.0 feet, Flooding begins on Rock Hill Road near Newport and Fugate Road near Del Rio. At 15.0 feet, Buildings at the campground on Hwy 25/70E might begin to take water. A few low-lying riverfront cabins between Newport and Del Rio might begin to take water. At 16.0 feet, The campground and the other low-lying cabins are more substantially impacted. Flooding of backyards begins along River Chase Trail. At 24.0 feet, Flood of record. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 6:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 21.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM EDT Friday was 21.7 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE. A portion of east Tennessee, including the following counties, Cocke, Greene, Jefferson and Sevier. * WHEN. Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 559 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported continuous roadway flooding and flooding of small streams especially across the mountains and foothills in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Sevierville, Newport, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Parrottsville, Pittman Center, Hartford, Cosby, Del Rio, Bird Crossing, Round Mountain, Fairgarden, Caney Branch, Cedar Creek, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Elkmont, Camp Creek, Wears Valley and Roundtop Mountain State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood