Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 11:04PM EDT until July 4 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1103 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bristol Va,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Walnut Hill, Damascus, Laurel
Bloomery, Shady Valley, Lindell, South Holston Dam, and Holston.
This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 1 and
25.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Carter, TN; Johnson, TN; Sullivan, TN; Russell, VA; Washington, VA; City of Bristol, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: