Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Peoria, or 12 miles southwest of Mountain City,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Mountain City, Trade, Sadie, Doeville, Neva, and Elk Mills.
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:
Johnson; Northwest Carter; Southeast Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov