Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 11:19AM EDT until September 5 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1119 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Allison Gap to 13 miles northwest of Bristol Va,
moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bristol Va, Abingdon, Lebanon, Cleveland Va, Glade Spring, Honaker,
St. Paul, Damascus, Rosedale, and Lindell.
This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 1 and
34.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Russell, VA; Washington, VA; City of Bristol, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov