Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 6:16PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Knoxville, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Knoxville, Lake Forest, and Bearden.
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:
Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov