Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:56PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 856 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Helenwood, or 8 miles west of Oneida, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Oneida, Helenwood, Winfield, Honey Creek State Park, and Big South
Fork National Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: