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Tropical Storm Zeta Local Statement Advisory Number 19
National Weather Service Morristown TN  AL282020
550 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020

This product covers East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme Southwest North Carolina

...Tropical System Zeta Affecting the Southern Appalachians early this
Morning...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cherokee, Clay, East
      Polk, Southeast Monroe, and West Polk

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 70 miles south of Chattanooga TN or about 160 miles
      south-southwest of Knoxville TN or about 260 miles southwest of
      Bristol TN
    - 34.0N 85.5W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 39 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Zeta will move quickly across the southern Appalachians
early this morning. Periods of moderate to heavy rain can be expected
with localized flash flooding possible area-wide. As the system moves
across the area, high winds can also be expected, especially across
the far east Tennessee Mountains and foothills, and southwest North
Carolina.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southwest North Carolina, and far east Tennessee Mountains and
Foothills. Potential impacts in this area 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.

Elsewhere across East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme
Southwest North Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme
Southwest North Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals,
      arroyos, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the entire area.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on
a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong
winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Morristown TN around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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