Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 4:32PM EDT until July 28 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Whitetop, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Sullivan, northeastern Johnson and southeastern Washington
Counties, including the following locations... Damascus, Laurel
Bloomery, Konnarock, Glade Spring, and Emory-Meadowview.
This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 16 and
32.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov