Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sneedville, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Sneedville, Evanston, and Ewing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Hancock; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov