Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Tazewell, or 8 miles northwest of Rutledge, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Rutledge, New Tazewell, Springdale, Lone Mountain, Thorn Hill, and
Sandlick.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Norris Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Union; Grainger
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: