Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 7:12PM EDT until August 11 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
SVRMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
Lee County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Norton in southwestern Virginia...
Scott County in southwestern Virginia...
Western Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
Wise County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 712 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Trammel to near Wise to Big Black Mountain to
Putney to Bluehole, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Norton, Lebanon, Wise, Gate City, Jonesville, Big Stone Gap,
Pennington Gap, Weber City, Cleveland Va, and Coeburn.
Instruction:
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lee, VA; Russell, VA; Scott, VA; Washington, VA; Wise, VA; City of Norton, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov