If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Afternoon relative humidity values are expected to drop below 30 percent across much of eastern Tennessee this afternoon. This will coincide with another afternoon of gusty winds of 20 to 25 mph in northeast Tennessee. As such, fire danger levels will be elevated. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.