Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 8:23PM EDT until September 18 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 823 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Smoky
Mountains-Newfound Gap, or 8 miles southeast of Gatlinburg, moving
south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap, Smoky Mountains-Balsam Mountain, and
Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Sevier, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov