Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 4:36PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Pruden, or 13 miles north of Maynardville, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Tazewell, Tazewell, Springdale, and Sandlick.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov