Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dandridge, moving southeast at 30 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...
Jefferson City, Newport, Dandridge, New Market, Baneberry,
Parrottsville, Del Rio, Bird Crossing, Fairgarden, and Bybee.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east Tennessee.
Area Description:
Northwest Cocke; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Jefferson; North Sevier
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov