Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:38AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 838 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Bristol Tn to near Hampton
to near Banner Hill. Movement was east at 35 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...
Mountain City, Hampton, Damascus, Roane Mountain State Park, Neva,
Laurel Bloomery, Hampton Creek Cove State Park, Sadie, Elk Mills, and
Shady Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Sullivan; Johnson; Unicoi; Northwest Carter; Southeast Carter; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: