1. For: East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and far Southwest North Carolina When: Thursday Evening and Night Andrew Pritchett Valid: Thursday, March 31, 2016; 2 PM EDT

2. This briefing will cover the following threats… Severe Thunderstorm threat across the region overnight. Severe Thunderstorm threat across the region overnight. Very strong winds over the East Tennessee Mountains Today and This Evening. Very strong winds over the East Tennessee Mountains Today and This Evening. Localized flooding threat Today through Friday Morning. Localized flooding threat Today through Friday Morning.

3. Severe Weather Outlook  A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move into the Cumberland Plateau and weaken as it moves across the region.  Greatest severe threat will exist along and SOUTH of the I-40 corridor.  Damaging straight-line wind in excess of 60 mph is the primary risk, along with some scattered large hail.  Localized flooding from heavy rainfall is also possible.  An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. When: This Evening and Tonight

4. Low Moderate High Timing of Arrival and Hazards 8 PM – 11 PM 10 PM – 1 AM 12 AM – 3 AM All times listed are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Wind Damage Hail Tornado Flooding Low Moderate High

5. WindHailFloodTornado Isolated Widespread Scattered When: This Evening and Tonight Numerous Any reports of wind damage, hail size (in reference to a coin), or flooding would be helpful for severe operations. Please pass along any information! Remember: A WATCH means the potential exists for the development of severe weather. A WARNING means that severe weather is imminent or occurring.

6. Wind Advisory In Effect! When: Now through 8 PM EDT Thursday Sustained winds of 15-30 mph With gusts up 45 mph possible!

7. Rainfall Totals When: Now Through Friday Morning Localized flash flooding possible along the S. Plateau, S. Valley and Southwest North Carolina!

8. Questions? Use #mrxwx when making a report!