Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 5:36PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rutledge, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Morristown, Jefferson City, Newport, Rutledge, White Pine, Baneberry,
Parrottsville, Bybee, Panther Creek State Park, and Alpha.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near Douglas Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Northwest Greene; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov