Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:28AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:28am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 528 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Parrottsville, or 11 miles west of Greeneville,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greeneville, Tusculum, Mosheim, Caney Branch, Chucky, Cedar Creek,
Limestone, Camp Creek, and Davy Crockett Birthplace.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Cocke; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Northwest Greene; Southeast Greene; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov