Tennessee, Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/28/2026 14:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jonesville, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Rogersville, Sneedville, Surgoinsville, Kyles Ford, and Klondike.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for east Tennessee...and southwestern Virginia.
Area Description: 
Hancock; Hawkins; Lee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov