Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:15am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 215 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Trammel, or 13 miles west of Lebanon, moving east at 35 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...
Lebanon, Cleveland Va, Coeburn, Honaker, St. Paul, Castlewood,
Holston, and Hansonville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wise; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov