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High Wind Watch
Issued: 5:24 PM Oct. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Cherokee and Clay Counties. In Tennessee, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, and West Polk Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:43 PM Oct. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie and West Polk. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area early Saturday morning through early Sunday. Widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected. High rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain will support potential flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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