Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 8:07pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1007 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kimball, or near Jasper, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Jasper, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, Kimball, Powells Crossroads, Orme,
Martin Springs, Haletown (guild), Hicks Gap State Park, and
Sequatchie Cave.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov