Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 2:35PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF
SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA...
a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds is
in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Due to
the ongoing drought and a lack of appreciable rainfall, critical
fire weather conditions are met at relative humidity values of 30%
or less.
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening.
* TIMING...Noon to 8pm Monday
* WIND...Northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph are possible along the mountain peaks.
* HUMIDITY...25 to 30 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
Area Description:
Cherokee; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
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