Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 6:27PM EDT until September 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Walnut Hill, or
near Bristol Tn, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Walnut Hill, Bluff City, South Holston Dam,
Benhams, and Blountville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 67 and 75.
Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 1 and 7.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Sullivan, TN; Washington, VA; City of Bristol, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov