Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Tazewell, or 8 miles northeast of Rutledge, moving
south 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...
Rutledge and Thorn Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Grainger; Hamblen
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov