000 WTUS84 KMRX 291903 HLSMRX NCZ060-061-TNZ087-101-102-300315- Post-Tropical Cyclone Zeta Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 20A National Weather Service Morristown TN AL282020 303 PM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 This product covers East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme Southwest North Carolina **All tropical storm warnings cancelled** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 440 miles east-northeast of Chattanooga TN - 37.8N 78.2W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement East-northeast or 60 degrees at 53 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Zeta has moved northeast out of the area. All tropical storm warnings have been cancelled. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme Southwest North Carolina. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner. If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows. * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Morristown TN regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$