Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 5:42PM EDT until July 28 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 542 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles south of
Tusculum, or 10 miles southeast of Greeneville, moving southeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Rocky Fork.
This includes Interstate 26 in Tennessee between mile markers 49 and
54.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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; Unicoi, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov