Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 1:11PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 10:11am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tusculum to near Parrottsville to near
Dandridge. Movement was south 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...
Newport, Parrottsville, Del Rio, Cedar Creek, Round Mountain, Cosby,
Hartford, Camp Creek, and Max Patch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Northwest Cocke; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Northwest Greene; Southeast Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov