Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pennington Gap, or near Jonesville, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Jonesville, Pennington Gap, and St. Charles.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southwestern Virginia.
Area Description:
Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov