Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lot to near Jacksboro to 6 miles east of
Wartburg. Movement was northeast at 50 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...
Clinton, La Follette, Maynardville, Jacksboro, Harrogate, Jellico,
Caryville, Rocky Top, Norris, and Norris Dam State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov