plays such a huge role in this brush fire. you mentioned jumped i-95. that s how vicious the winds were blowing yesterday when this storm farther to the north was at its peak. and just taking that smoke and moving it sideways as opposed to moving it up. and that obviously reduces visibility and, well, that s why they had to shut down that roadway. i look for improving conditions later on this afternoon. but this warning is going to be a dicey situation all around. guys? thank you. you bet. from florida, the mid south and the midwest now a powerful winter storm is being felt this morning. the effects of it continue to be felt. as the snow melts, this is what it looked like in knoxville, tennessee. this is what it looks like right now in knoxville, tennessee. heavy rains yesterday spent rivers of water down streets. police say dozens of people had to be rescued from their cars. in franklin county, tennessee, along the state s border with alabama, more severe flooding wiping out hom