Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Huntsville, or 14 miles south of Oneida, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Wartburg, Huntsville, Helenwood, Smokey Junction, Rosedale, Norma,
Elgin, Robbins, Frozen Head State Park, and Slick Rock.
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.
This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Scott; Campbell; Morgan; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov