Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:49PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Wartburg, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Rockwood, Midtown, Harriman, Oakdale, Coalfield, Pine Orchard, and
Dearmond.
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:
Morgan; Roane
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov