KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands across East Tennessee lost power as storms moved through the region on Friday.
Storm Team 6 is Weather AWARE as another round of heavy rain and strong, potentially damaging winds are expected as the remnants of Helene move through the area. High wind and flood warnings were issued for several counties, including Blount, Knox and Sevier Counties. To see current weather alerts, click here.
PHOTOS: Flooding, storm damage in East Tennessee
Below you can see outages as of 11:00 a.m. on Friday:
- Morristown Utilities: 5,393
- LaFollette Utilities: 1,336
- Clinton Utilities Board: 1,281
- Appalachian Electric Cooperative: 16,042
- Plateau Electric Cooperative: 1,211
- Powell Valley Electric Cooperative: 6,259
- Knoxville Utilities Board: 4,473
- Sevier County Electric System:1,425
The storms have already led to several school and road closures throughout the area . In Carter County, Roan Mountain has been evacuated .
Knoxville agencies prepare for deluge of rain from remnants of Helene