Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 8:27AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 5:27am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 826 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Wildwood Lake, or near Benton, moving southeast at
5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Benton, Ducktown, Wildwood Lake, William L. Davenport Refuge,
Conasauga, Big Frog Mountain, Parksville, Red Clay State Park,
Copperhill, and Flint Springs.
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.
This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Bradley; West Polk; East Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov