Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 916 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bridgeport, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, South Pittsburg, Kimball, Orme, Fiery Gizzard State Park,
Haletown (guild), Sequatchie Cave, Foster Falls State Park, and New
Hope.
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: