Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Maryville, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Maryville, Alcoa, Eagleton Village, and Walland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
NW Blount; Blount Smoky Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov