Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 9:14AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:14am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 914 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tazewell to 6 miles southwest of New
Tazewell to 12 miles north of Maynardville. Movement was southeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Maynardville, Rutledge, New Tazewell, Bean Station, Tazewell,
Luttrell, Springdale, Lone Mountain, Howard Quarter, and Thorn Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Union; Grainger; Hamblen
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov