Flooding and high winds expected in Tri Cities from Hurricane Helene

On going flood watches and warnings continue impact Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia which means active and ongoing flooding is likely. Western North Carolina has the highest risk for potentially catastrophic effects with mud/rockslides, and washed-out roads possible. The flood risk is less for the Tri-Cities but still significant. The Tri-Cities is under a high wind watch with possible wind gusts up to 60mph starting tonight through Friday. The current weather model for Hurricane Helene has the storm moving in and through the region Friday morning with the potential for tornadoes Friday morning through the afternoon.