Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 9:29PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jonesborough, or 9 miles southwest of Johnson City, moving south 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...
Jonesborough, Midway, Telford, Avondale, Limestone, and Leesburg.
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:
Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: