Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:56PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jefferson City, moving southeast at 10 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, Dandridge, White Pine, New Market,
Baneberry, Piedmont, and Panther Creek State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Grainger; Hamblen; Jefferson; North Sevier
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov