Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Pruden, or 13 miles northeast of La Follette, moving
southeast at 10 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Claiborne, east central Campbell and northwestern Union Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Campbell; Claiborne; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov