Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 12:12PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 9:12am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1212 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Morristown, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Morristown, Newport, White Pine, Baneberry, Parrottsville,
Russellville, Mosheim, Bulls Gap, Caney Branch, and Cedar Creek.
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.
This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Hawkins; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Northwest Greene; Southeast Greene; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov