High Wind Warning Closes GSMNP
High Wind Warning Closes GSMNP Yesterday the park service closed the Great Smoky Mountain National Park due to a high wind warning. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning in the early hours of Thursday May 5, 2017. As a front moved through the area winds f 35-55 mph were expected with possible gust up of more than 80mph. Due to the risk of downed trees, tree branches and power lines the park service closed the national park. Driving would be dangerous during these conditions not to mention the heavy rain and low visibility. The storm that brought…
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