Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jacksboro, or 9 miles southwest of La Follette, moving southeast at
15 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...
Oak Ridge, Clinton, La Follette, Jacksboro, Caryville, Rocky Top,
Norris, Norris Dam State Park, Smokey Junction, and Andersonville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scott; Campbell; Anderson; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov