Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:41PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Farragut, or 8 miles east of Lenoir City, moving southwest at 15 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...
Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Alcoa, Loudon, Farragut,
Louisville, Friendsville, and Tellico Village.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Roane; Loudon; Knox; NW Blount
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov