Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 24 at 5:40PM EDT until May 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 540 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Soddy-Daisy, or 13 miles north of Chattanooga,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Soddy-Daisy around 545 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Flat
Top Mountain, Mowbray Mountain, Shady Grove, Middle Valley, North
Chickamauga Creek Gorge, Falling Water, and Sale Creek.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hamilton, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: