Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:15am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 715 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gatlinburg. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap, Smoky Mountains-Kuwohi,
Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area, Elkmont, and Great Smoky Mountains
National Park.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Sevier Smoky Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: