Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 10:28AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 1027 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
White Pine, or near Morristown, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Morristown, Jefferson City, Newport, Dandridge, White Pine,
Baneberry, Parrottsville, Bybee, Chestnut Hill, and Bird Crossing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Jefferson; North Sevier
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov