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...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND EASTERN TENNESSEE VALLEY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT... .A strong low-level jet will move into eastern Tennessee Valley late tonight into Wednesday morning ahead of a cold front that will sweep into the region later in the afternoon. This will result in strong, gusty winds over the entire region, particularly during the day on Wednesday. Sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph will be possible, with gusts up to 50 mph at times. These strong winds will taper off in the valley in wake of the frontal passage by Wednesday evening, but will continue overnight along the East Tennessee Mountains until early Thursday morning. ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST /11 PM CST/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday to midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Wednesday night.

* EVENT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...7 AM to 10 PM on Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...These winds may down trees or tree limbs...as well as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Motorists should be extra cautious to cross winds especially when driving in the higher elevations.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEE ... RUSSELL ... SCOTT ... WASHINGTON ... WISE

Instructions:

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 26 to 39 mph and/or gusts of 40 to 57 mph are expected or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.