Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 9:16AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 6:16am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 915 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 10 miles south of Dayton, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cleveland, Benton, Etowah, Charleston, South Cleveland, East
Cleveland, Wildwood Lake, 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.
This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Meigs; McMinn; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov