FLOOD WARNING is in effect until noon Friday for Greene County. An additional 1-3 inches are possible. Low water crossings are dangerous in heavy rain. Consider alternate routes if you encounter flooded roads.
FLOOD WARNING for Nolichuckey River at Embreeville, TN affecting Greene County from Friday around 10:30 AM through Saturday afternoon, now around 5 PM. (likely to keep changing) Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for several rivers in Tennessee. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. This could be the highest the river has been since 2004.
HIGH WIND WARNING from 8 PM Thursday night to 8 PM Friday evening for Southeast Greene County. Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph are expected. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
FLOOD WATCH for Northwest Greene County through Friday afternoon at 2 PM. The National Weather Service has extended the general Flood Watch through Friday afternoon. The Watch Area includes most counties in East Tennessee, including Greene County. Excessive runoff and heavy rains may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying and flood-prone areas. Periods of torrential rain are expected during this time.
HIGH WIND WARNING for Northwest Greene County from Thursday at 8 PM through Friday evening at 8 PM. Northeast winds of 20-35 miles per hour with gusts up to 65 miles per hour are expected with the remnants of Hurricane Helene as it approaches our area Thursday evening and into Friday. Wind gusts in the higher elevations may be 70 miles per hour or higher. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult in high profile vehicles.
FLOOD WARNING until 5 AM Friday. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. Numerous roads in affected counties are closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff.
