Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 4:20PM EDT until July 28 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 420 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Surgoinsville, or 10 miles west of
Kingsport, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Kingsport around 425 PM EDT.
Gray around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Telford, Sullivan Gardens, Fall Branch, Leesburg, Mount Carmel,
Limestone, Church Hill, and Bays Mountain Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 in Tennessee between mile markers 2 and 17.
Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 43 and 59.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Greene, TN; Hawkins, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washington, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov