Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rutledge, moving southeast 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...
Morristown, Jefferson City, Rutledge, New Market, Lone Mountain,
Thorn Hill, Panther Creek State Park, Alpha, and Buffalo Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Grainger; Hamblen; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov