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Tracking weather in the Tri-Cities. We are the Tri Cities first warning when severe weather strikes. Partners: @GreeneWX_TN Chief Forecaster - @skyler_doyle
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I just got off a call with the TVA, The Nolichucky Dam is still at “imminent breach” stage and has not breached yet.
@b106tricities
@etnwxnetwork
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Our Lead Field Correspondent Billy Bowling catching thundersnow up on Roan Mountain at the NC/TN border this afternoon!
@babowling12
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Billy Bowling captured this amazing video of what appears to be a tornado in Greeneville TN on Monday afternoon just before 2:15. FirstWARN was on the air covering the storms. It will be up to the National Weather Service in Morristown to survey any damage.
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We are now endorsed by
@BalladHealth
our awesome hospital system in the
@AppHighlands
. Thanks to
@alevine014
and
@BalladHealth
for making this possible.
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Flooding is occurring in the town of Clintwood in Dickenson County. Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around Don’t Drown
📸 - Clintwood Police Department
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WHITE CHRISTMAS LOOKS TO BE COMING TO LIFE WE ARE LOOKING AT A WHITE CHRISTMAS THEREFORE WE ARE ISSUING A CODE RED BECAUSE THE WHOLE AREA COULD SEE 1-3 INCHES OF SNOW WILL LOCALLY MORE DEFINITELY IN THE HIGHER SPOTS THIS CODE RED IS FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
@AppHighlands
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Snow is coming down in Downtown Boone NC this morning. If any accumulation occurs it will be very light and on the grassy surfaces.
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We continue to follow mutiple developing situations-
Water rescues in Damascus, VA
Unicoi Hospital Situation
Dam Failure near Newport
Wind damage across the region
I-26 Closure
All Flash Flood Emergencies and warnings
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There is a slight (2/5) risk of severe weather for Monday. Damaging winds look to be the main threat right now, though we can’t rule out an isolated tornado. We will keep an eye on this for you and have updates as we get closer
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The Floods No One Saw Coming : The East Kentucky Floods One Year Later featuring
@brobwx
,
@DrcrawfishWx
, and
@ReedTimmerAccu
. Thursday at 8 PM on FirstWARN Tri-Cities.
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WINTER STORM WARNING -- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for most the area. Latest forecast models are increasing snowfall totals across the area and most of the region could see 3 - 6 inches of snow. Stay with us for updates.
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More pictures are coming in from our Logan Hamilton of the wildfire in Western Scott County. FirstWARN Tri-Cities will continue to provide updates on wildfires across the region.
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Snow starting to stick a bit off of Reedy Creek Road in Bristol. Credit: Julie Gobble
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We want to give a shout-out to our partners for their help on our Weather Alert Day coverage
@GreeneWX_TN
@DrcrawfishWx
@TriJamz
93.3 WZAP
@babowling12
Everyone who has helped out behind the scenes
And our viewers who put their trust in us when severe weather strikes
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More video of snow this morning in Bristol. This time along I-81. Thanks to Billy Bowling for the video!
@babowling12
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Whitesburg Flooding: Here is our first look from the air of the devastating flooding in the Whitesburg area of Letcher County Kentucky. A rare Flash Flood Emergency was in effect for the area overnight. Stay with us for the latest updates on this developing situation.
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Our own
@babowling12
is on scene at the Mendota Wildfire on the Russell / Washington County line. The VDOF tells Billy that this is a 40 acre fire with 0% containment. Stay with FirstWARN Tri-Cities as we learn more.
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Our Lead Field Correspondent Billy Bowling (
@babowling12
) reporting from high above Camp Creek where a mountain wave wind event is underway. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the East Tennessee Mountains until later today.
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Supercell thunderstorms are starting to develop across East TN. Some of these could produce damaging winds and a quick spin-up tornado. We will be LIVE if warnings are needed.
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Winter Storm Impacts: A Winter Storm set to impact the area on Super Bowl Sunday could bring freezing rain, rain, snow, and/or sleet to parts of the area. Forecast details below.
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TORNADO CONFIRMED — An EF 1 tornado touched down in Duffield VA on Tuesday evening just after 5:30. The National Weather Service says the tornado was only on the ground for 0.5 mile on the ridge line near HWY 23. Here are some damage pictures from our own Logan Hamilton.
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These pictures were taken along I-81 near Exit 3 and 7 in Bristol Virginia as I-81 is becoming snow covered! Use extreme caution on the roads. DO NOT TRAVEL unless necessary.
📸 - Kim Houser
@GreeneWX_TN
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NEW: The Buffalo Mountain fire is now 100% contained
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Here is a closer look at the risk of severe weather for Tuesday in the region. The whole area is in the level 2/5 slight risk for severe weather with all hazards possible. Damaging winds and large hail is the main threats, but isolated tornadoes are possible across the region.
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A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Thursday and Friday for the potential of snowfall that could accumulate and cause hazardous road conditions Thursday afternoon and evening along with very frigid temperatures Friday. Make sure to stay tuned to forecast updates.
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Today’s Mendota Wildfire in Russell County. The wildfire has burned 116 acres and is 50% contained as of 4:50 PM on November 9th.
All footage from Billy Bowling.
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As we reflect on the flooding in Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia we want to send our thoughts to everyone affected. A huge thank you to
@DrcrawfishWx
for being on the ground giving us information. 1/2
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Watch out for black ice on the roads in the morning area wide as temperatures are forecast to get below freezing.
@TriJamz
@GreeneWX_TN
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UPDATE- Strong to severe storms are possible in the overnight hours for the entire area. Damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado are possible. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings overnight. We will be live if needed throughout the night.
@GreeneWX_TN
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Winter STORM - A Winter Storm is approaching the Tri-Cities and the latest data has increased snowfall accumulations to possibly 6-8 inches across parts of the region. Snow starts overnight tonight and last through early Tuesday.
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Here is a live look at Bristol as heavy rain could be moving through the area over the next little bit
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Some mountain / SWVA snow showers and valley flurries are possible from late Sunday morning through Monday morning. A Winter Storm WARNING has been issued for the mountains of ETN. Winter Weather Advisories could be needed for parts of WNC and SWVA. Stay tuned for updates.
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While the Tri-Cities continues to see one snow band right now there is more in Eastern Kentucky heading into SWVA and if these stay on their current track Bristol could once again see a heavy burst of snow. This one could last a little longer as it appears to be a "snow streamer"
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** SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE FROM THE FIRSTWARN TRI-CITIES TEAM **
Severe storms continue to look likely Monday. We have bumped the tornado risk up to a medium as we are looking at the potential for supercells to develop across our area from very late morning through the afternoon.
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We are watching the potential for snow, some moderate to heavy at times, to affect the Tri-Cities through the overnight. Some minor accumulation up to an inch is possible. Stick with us for updates.
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Rain will change to snow Friday night and early Saturday morning. 1-2 inches of snow is possible across SWVA, EKY, and the mountains of TN/NC. Most of the rest of the area will receive no accumulation, but locally up to an inch could be possible if you see a heavy snow band. 1/2
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BREAKING UPDATE - Dickenson County EMA Director Larry Barton tells FirstWARN Tri-Cities 3 homes have been evacuated with more on standby to evacuate. FirstWARN Tri-Cities Billy Bowling is on his way to the area and we will have updates through the evening.
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SEVERE WEATHER THREAT
A dangerous severe weather day is ahead. The Tri-Cities is in a RARE level 4/5 MODERATE risk for severe weather. Damaging winds up to 75 + MPH are the main threat, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible. Stay with us for future updates.
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I-81 with a fresh coating of snow at mile marker 5 in Bristol.
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We have been growing a lot recently thanks to you and we are so grateful for that. Here is a reminder of the FirstWARN Tri-Cities Coverage Area!
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Big Stone Gap in Wise County, VA.
Pics I got earlier of the snow on the mountains near me ❄️🏔️
@WCYB_DavidBoyd
@brobwx
@TrackerSacker
@TomNiziol
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A video look at the fire in Dickenson County Virginia. This is near one of the properties that was evacuated.
📸 - Billy Bowling
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SNOW RUMORS - The rumors of snow are spreading on social media for next week. As of right now, we are watching the potential of colder air to move in early next week. The question mark is if that colder air will arrive when the moisture is present. 1/2
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We are under a Winter Weather Alert day here at
@apphighlandswx
. Make sure to send us your reports and pictures to be shared on our page, and to help us tell the weather story
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A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of our region. Light icing will be possible in these areas tonight into tomorrow morning. This will end as light snow showers or flurries for the area tomorrow evening. No accumulation expected outside of the advisory area
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I-81 looks covered at Exit 5 in Bristol Virginia as well.
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A Winter Storm WARNING has been issued the ETN mountains from Sunday at 7 AM through 1 PM Monday. 3 inches of snow possible above 3,000 feet with over 3 inches above 4,000 feet. Stay with us for updates.
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School Closings and Delays for 8/10/23 due to possible heavy rainfall Thursday morning.
Hancock County, TN - Opening 2 Hours Late
Hawkins County, TN - Opening 2 Hours Late
Rogersville City, TN - Opening 2 Hours Late
@TriJamz
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Thousands are without power across the area as strong storms swept across the region. Sullivan and Scott County has the most report of power outages at this time. Reports also indicate that Holston Valley Medical Center is without power and backup generators have failed. 1/2
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Tomorrow morning to mid afternoon a line of showers and thunderstorms will be moving through the region. Some of these storms could contain some gusty winds. The SPC has put most of the area in a level 1 risk of severe weather. Gusty winds will be the main threat.
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Flash Flooding will be one of our main threats with the shower and thunderstorm activity tomorrow. Areas northwest of I-81 have the best chance of seeing flash flooding. Remember turn around and don't drown
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As we get closer to the evening commute, snow continues to move in. Take it slow on the roads this evening. This could start as rain in the valleys before quickly changing to snow.
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CONFIRMED TORNADO -- A tornado was confirmed in Avery County NC and touchdowned at 12:56 AM this morning. It was an EF-1 tornado with winds of 105 MPH and was on the ground for almost 3 miles. This was the storm that prompted Tornado Warnings for ETN and WNC.
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The severe weather threat is OVER for our region. Thanks for sticking with us throughout the day
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A viewer picture from Bristol, VA near the Bristol Casino where snow has accumulated there. Thanks to Jason for the picture this evening.
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The ground is saturated leading to increased risk for tree damage and power outages tomorrow even in the valleys that could disrupt your day. Stay with us for updates.
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Thank you very much for the support of our page!
Hey everyone. With all this severe winter weather, we need a good source of information. I highly recommend
@Skyler_Doyle
, a high school student in Bristol VA, who runs a site called
@apphighlandswx
. Please follow and support Skyler! He’s really good at this!
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Weak rotation pushing into Carter County. Be prepared to seek shelter near Hunter
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Current Radar with Temps. 33 at the Tri Cities Airport
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1:48 AM - With the exception of far eastern Ashe County the severe threat is over. The National Weather Service will likely survey for tornado damage tomorrow. Thank you to our viewers for sticking with us through a long night!
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Snow in Wise County.
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Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for our region valid late tonight through tomorrow. A cold front will move into the region with rain rapidly changing over to snow tonight. 1/2
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@babowling12
@EFisherWX
@forecaster25
@spann
@JimCantore
@localyokelwx
@RickyMwx
@ReedTimmerAccu
Hey Billy, hope you’re doing well and staying safe! Would you mind if us and our sister stations used this video with full credit to you? Thanks
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Thursday Weather Story -- THREAD
Mountain Wave Winds - A High Wind WARNING is in effect until 4 PM Thursday for the mountains of East Tennessee. Sustained winds of 40 to 50 mph are expected along with wind gust up to 75 mph. Wind damage and power outages are possible. 1/3
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Snow showers are possible area wide tomorrow after 11 AM and continuing through the evening. The valleys of the Tri-Cities could see a trace to locally an inch, SWVA should see on average 0.5 - 2 inches. More information in the graphic below.
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Here is the latest at what we expect timing wise for severe storms this evening. It will not storm the whole time, but this is the window of severe weather for our region. Stay updated and we will have the new SPC outlook at 12:30.
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We are getting some new pictures in from the fire in Scott County near the TN/VA border.
📸 - Bobbie Hamilton
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*** 2 AM SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE ***
The enhanced level 3/5 risk of severe storms has now been expanded to include our entire viewing area. Damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible Monday. Stay with FirstWARN Tri-Cities for the latest severe storm updates.
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Wind Chill Advisories and Wind Chill Warnings are in effect until 10 AM Sunday for the area. Wind chills of -5 (valley) to -15 (mountains) are possible.
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Friday Night means High School Football!! It’s the first week of the playoffs in Northeast Tennessee and the final week of the regular season in Southwest Virginia. Make sure to take a jacket to any games tonight as it will be a chilly one. Luckily the rain gear won’t be needed.
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Main roads are quickly getting snow covered as heavy snow is impacting the region, especially around Bristol. It appears bridges and overpasses are seeing the worst. DO NOT TRAVEL unless absolutely necessary!
Picture - Exit 1 in Bristol, VA near Gate City Highway.
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The overpass at Exit 1 in Bristol is snow covered. It also looks like the on ramp has snow on it as well, maybe even Gate City Highway off the overpass towards the casino. Do not travel tonight unless absolutely needed.
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Billy Bowling has been out in Mendota all day with the Virginia Department of Forestry. Here is some of the pictures and videos Billy gathered.
@babowling12
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Flash Flooding looks possible on Saturday. A Moderate risk has already been issued for our North Carolina counties 4 days out. Be Weather AWARE
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A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTY THROUGH 1045 PM EDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.25 IN] for Northwest Greene, Southeast Greene [TN]
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Make sure to have a way to receive weather warnings this afternoon!!
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Pea size hail is being reported by
@babowling12
A Strong Thunderstorm is moving into Hawkins County. Hail up to nickel size is possible
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A perfect example of a "Scud Cloud" today from Erwin TN in Unicoi County. Thanks to Tammy Hester for the picture!
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In the blue circle 3.3 inches of rain has fallen radar indicated that is heading toward our region be aware on your morning commute for some flooding definitely in those low lying areas
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Tuesday is a good day to stay tuned to the weather. Most of the area is in a slight risk of severe weather with parts of Leslie County in an enhanced risk. Stay tuned as we get more data this evening we will understand the risk better.
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A great shot of John Battle High School and Battle Hill last night during the Lee High and John Battle football game. Thanks to
@babowling12
for this amazing shot
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