Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once high winds arrive, any ongoing wildfires could spread rapidly Friday night into Saturday before widespread heavy rains arrive Saturday evening.