GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Due to the forecast of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds.

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Some roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have opened while many remain closed March 27 after a recent high wind event caused trees to fall over roads and trails. Wind gusts peaking at 85 ...

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ASHEVILLE - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed most park roads as well as Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds, after the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook and ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Update (Nov. 21): The Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened several roads and campgrounds Tuesday evening after winds died down and some much-needed rain ...

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