Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 24 at 7:31PM EDT until September 24 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 4:31pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 730 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Weber City, or
near Gate City, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar 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, Gate City, Weber City, Walnut Hill, Spurgeon,
Colonial Heights, Oak Grove, Gray, and Church Hill.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 10.
Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 54 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:
Hawkins, TN; Sullivan, TN; Washington, TN; Russell, VA; Scott, VA; Washington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN