Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:29PM CDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Jasper, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Jasper, South Pittsburg, Kimball, New Hope, and Haletown (guild).
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov