Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 22 at 6:16PM EDT until June 22 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM EDT/515 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located near
Ridgeside, or near Chattanooga, moving east at 55 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR CHATTANOOGA.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Chattanooga, Soddy-Daisy, Signal Mountain, Rossville, Walden,
Lakesite, Ridgeside, Fairmount, Harrison, and Red Bank.
This includes Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and
15.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Hamilton, TN; Sequatchie, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
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