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Knoxville, Tennessee – A prolonged stretch of unusually cold temperatures combined with gusty winds is expected to impact Eastern Tennessee beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, creating several days of hazardous conditions for travel, utilities, and outdoor safety across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, repeated pushes of Arctic air will settle into the Tennessee Valley from Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 14. While the overall threat level is considered a slight risk, steady winds will periodically drive wind chill values into subzero territory, particularly during overnight and early morning hours…