Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 5:26PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 526 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Norton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Norton, Wise, Coeburn, St. Paul, Nickelsville, Dungannon,
Collingwood, Castlewood, and Fort Blackmore.
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.
Area Description:
Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov