Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles north of Gate City, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Gate City, Surgoinsville, Weber City, Colonial
Heights, Walnut Hill, Church Hill, Mount Carmel, and Nickelsville.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Hawkins; Sullivan; Wise; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov