Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 24 at 6:55PM EDT until September 24 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 3:55pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description:
SVRMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Sullivan County in east Tennessee...
Northeastern Hawkins County in east Tennessee...
North central Washington County in east Tennessee...
Eastern Hancock County in east Tennessee...
Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
Eastern Lee County in southwestern Virginia...
Scott County in southwestern Virginia...
Southwestern Washington County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 655 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of
Gate City, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Rogersville, Gate City, Surgoinsville, Weber
City, Spurgeon, Colonial Heights, Walnut Hill, and Oak Grove.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 10.
Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 55 and 75.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hancock, TN; Hawkins, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washington, TN; Lee, VA; Russell, VA; Scott, VA; Washington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN