Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 10:03PM CDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:03pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jasper, moving north 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...
Jasper, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, Kimball, Monteagle, Powells
Crossroads, Orme, Martin Springs, Fiery Gizzard State Park, and
Griffith Creek.
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:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: