Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Raven to near Lebanon to 10 miles south of
Cleveland Va. Movement was 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...
Abingdon, Glade Spring, Honaker, Lindell, Dye, Holston,
Emory-Meadowview, and Rosedale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southwestern Virginia.
Area Description:
Russell; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov