Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 7:26AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 4:26am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 725 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Abingdon, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Mountain City, Glade Spring,
Damascus, Neva, Laurel Bloomery, Shady Valley, and Trade.
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:
Sullivan; Johnson; Northwest Carter; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov