Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Russellville, or near Morristown, moving east at 25 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...
Morristown, Greeneville, Bean Station, Russellville, Mosheim, Bulls
Gap, Panther Creek State Park, Alpha, Lowland, and Romeo.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Hawkins; Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Northwest Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: