A Tornado Watch was issued until 2 a.m. on April 3 for all counties of East Tennessee, as well as Lee County in Virginia. The NWS included Blount County, TN, Rhea County, TN, Knox County ...

According to emergency communications, several traffic lights are out due to power outages and will be restored as power is restored.

It is wildfire season in East Tennessee ... County both required residents to evacuate at one point. Get the latest wildfire location and information on our interactive wildfire and smoke map.