HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

* WHAT...Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
Some places like Cove Mountain may see gusts in excess of 80 mph.

* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk,
Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast
Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be
Saturday evening into the first half of Saturday night.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.