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Tropical Depression Nine Forms; Heavy Rainfall in the Southwest and Southeast this Weekend

Tropical Depression Nine has formed and will continue to slowly move to the north-northwest in the coming days. As the storm passes close to the east coast of Florida, tropical storm conditions are possible Sunday through Monday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued. Significant uncertainty remains in the track and intensity, but chances for impacts to the Southeast are increasing. Read More >

WFO Morristown Fire Weather Area of Responsibility


Map of fire weather zones in WFO Morristown's area of responsibility

The fire weather program at WFO Morristown involves issuing specific forecasts for eight different fire districts:

1. Jefferson National Forest and Virginia State District 6 (extreme southwest Virginia)
2. Northern Cherokee National Forest (extreme northeast Tennessee).
3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee side only).
4. Southern Cherokee National Forest (extreme southeast Tennessee).
5. Nantahala National Forest (extreme southwest North Carolina).
6. East Tennessee District [east] (northeast Tennessee).
7. East Tennessee District [west] (central east Tennessee).
8. Cumberland District [south] (southeast Tennessee).