Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Etowah, or 9 miles south of Athens, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Etowah, Bullet Creek, Hiwassee Ocoee State Park, and Dentville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
east Tennessee.
Area Description:
McMinn; Northwest Monroe; Southeast Monroe; West Polk; East Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov