North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 15:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Murphy, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Culberson and Hot House.
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: 
Cherokee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN