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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 137 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA CHEROKEE CLAY IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN EAST TENNESSEE ANDERSON BLEDSOE BLOUNT BRADLEY CAMPBELL CLAIBORNE GRAINGER HAMILTON JEFFERSON KNOX LOUDON MARION MCMINN MEIGS MONROE MORGAN POLK RHEA ROANE SCOTT SEQUATCHIE SEVIER UNION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCOA, ANDREWS, ARCHVILLE, ARTHUR, ATHENS, BEAN STATION, BEARDEN, BENTON, BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL, BIG SPRING, BRADBURY, BRASSTOWN, BRAYTON, BULLET CREEK, CAGLE, CARTWRIGHT, CARYVILLE, CHATTANOOGA, CHESTNUT HILL, CLAIRFIELD, CLEAR WATER, CLEVELAND, CLINTON, CONASAUGA, DANDRIDGE, DAYTON, DENTVILLE, DUNLAP, EAGLE FURNACE, ELGIN, ELK VALLEY, ELKMONT, ETOWAH, EVENSVILLE, FAIRVIEW, FINCASTLE, GRANDVIEW, HALETOWN (GUILD), HAPPY VALLEY, HARRIMAN, HARRISBURG, HARROGATE-SHAWANEE, HAYESVILLE, HIAWASSE DAM, HIGH POINT, HOWARD QUARTER, HUNTSVILLE, JASPER, JEFFERSON CITY, JELLICO, KINGSTON, KNOXVILLE, KODAK, LA FOLLETTE, LAKE FOREST, LENOIR CITY, LONE MOUNTAIN, LONE OAK, LOUDON, LUTTRELL, MADISONVILLE, MARBLE, MARTIN SPRINGS, MARYVILLE, MAYNARDVILLE, MCMAHAN, MELVINE, MONTEAGLE, MOUNT CREST, MURPHY, NORMA, NORRIS LAKE, OAK RIDGE, OLD CUMBERLAND, OLD WASHINGTON, OLIVER SPRINGS, ONEIDA, PALIO, PARKSVILLE, PAULETTE, PETROS, PIGEON FORGE, PIKEVILLE, PINE ORCHARD, POWELLS CROSSROADS, RELIANCE, ROCKWOOD, ROSE HILL, ROYAL BLUE, SANDLICK, SEVIERVILLE, SEYMOUR, SHARPS CHAPEL, SHOOTING CREEK, SLICK ROCK, SMOKEY JUNCTION, SOUTH PITTSBURG, SPRING CITY, SPRINGDALE, STRAWBERRY PLAINS, SWEETWATER, TASSO, TOPTON, TUSQUITEE, UNAKA, VIOLET, WHITE OAK, WHITE PINE, AND WHITWELL.
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The K-25 Portal Checkpoint in Tennessee is a point of interest that is definitely worth a visit during a national park tour. This area is a part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and is a unique glimpse into the history of the Cold War era.
The K-25 Portal Checkpoint was once a top-secret area that played a significant role in the production of weapons-grade uranium for use in nuclear bombs. Today, visitors can see the remains of the checkpoint, including the guardhouse and a replica of the "badge" that workers had to carry to access the site.
One of the unique things that visitors can see at the K-25 Portal Checkpoint is the actual equipment that was used to enrich uranium during the Manhattan Project. This machinery is enormous, and it's fascinating to see how it was used to produce nuclear material.
Another reason to visit the K-25 Portal Checkpoint is to learn about the daily life of workers during the Manhattan Project. Visitors can learn about the working conditions, the safety protocols that were put in place, and the cultural impact that the project had on the surrounding area.
Overall, the K-25 Portal Checkpoint is a fascinating destination that offers a unique glimpse into an important period in American history. Whether you're interested in science, history, or just curious about the unknown, this point of interest is definitely worth a visit.
| BEAVER CREEK NEAR MONTICELLO | 134cfs |
| DIX RIVER NEAR DANVILLE | 1520cfs |
| CUMBERLAND RIVER AT CUMBERLAND FALLS | 6330cfs |
| GREEN RIVER NEAR MCKINNEY | 48cfs |
| CUMBERLAND RIVER AT WILLIAMSBURG | 4920cfs |
| WOLF RIVER NEAR BYRDSTOWN | 349cfs |
| SOUTH FK CUMBERLAND RIVER AT LEATHERWOOD FORD | 2500cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Fort Yargo State Park | |||
| John Tanner State Park | |||
| Cochran Mill County Park | |||
| VFW County Park | |||
| Hard Labor Creek State Park | |||
| Dobbins Lakeside Military |
