Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Blair, or 10 miles southwest of Whitesburg, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Norton, Wise, Big Stone Gap, Pennington Gap, Appalachia, St. Charles,
Jasper, Dryden, Pardee, and Pattonsville.
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
southwestern Virginia.
Area Description:
Lee; Wise; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov