Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:42PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Walnut Hill, or near Bristol Tn, moving south at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Johnson City, Bristol Tn, Walnut Hill, Bluff City, Watauga, Hunter,
Rocky Mount State Park, Morril's Cave, and Blountville.
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:
Sullivan; Washington; Northwest Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov