Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Etowah, or 8 miles south of Madisonville, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Englewood, Tellico Plains, and Mount Vernon.
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:
McMinn; Northwest Monroe; Southeast Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov