Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:34PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Charleston, or 8 miles south of Decatur, 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...
Cleveland, Benton, Etowah, Charleston, East Cleveland, Wildwood Lake,
South Cleveland, Calhoun, Riceville, and Waterville.
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:
Meigs; McMinn; Bradley; West Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov