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Tennessee-Virginia Wind Alert Oct 10: Gusts May Hit 50 MPH Through Sunday Oct 11
Knoxville, TN – Strong winds are expected to continue across a large portion of eastern Tennessee and southwest Virginia through Sunday morning, with gusts potentially reaching 50 mph in isolated loca
By Mara Ellison · 2026-10-10T15:05:28.417Z
Knoxville, TN – Strong winds are expected to continue across a large portion of eastern Tennessee and southwest Virginia through Sunday morning, with gusts potentially reaching 50 mph in isolated locations. Residents are being warned about falling tree limbs, unsecured outdoor objects and possible power outages as the Wind Advisory remains in effect.
According to the National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee, a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. EDT Sunday, Oct. 11, or 7 a.m. CDT in affected Central Time communities.
Forecasters expect sustained easterly winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching 45 mph across the advisory area. Localized gusts could reach 50 mph.
The advisory includes major East Tennessee communities such as Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and Morristown.
Additional affected areas include Athens, Sweetwater, Lenoir City, Loudon, Harriman, Greeneville, Newport, La Follette, Oneida, Dayton and Jasper.
In southwest Virginia, communities including Wise, Norton, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn and portions of Lee and Scott counties are also under the advisory.
The strongest gusts could create hazardous driving conditions , particularly for high profile vehicles such as tractor trailers, buses and recreational vehicles.
The National Weather Service warns that gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, break tree limbs and cause a few power outages.
Residents are encouraged to secure patio furniture, trash containers and other loose outdoor belongings before stronger gusts develop.
Drivers should use additional caution on exposed roadways, bridges and areas where crosswinds may affect vehicle control.
Although winds may vary considerably by location, the advisory covers a broad section of the Tennessee Valley and surrounding communities.
The Wind Advisory is scheduled to expire Sunday morning , but residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service updates for any changes.