Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:53PM CDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dunlap, moving south at 5 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...
Dunlap, Whitwell, Chimneys State Park, Cartwright, Griffith Creek,
and North Chickamauga Creek Gorge.
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:
Sequatchie; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov