Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Plainview, or near Maynardville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Jefferson City, Maynardville, Rutledge, Plainview, New Market, Halls,
Blaine, Luttrell, Lone Mountain, and Andersonville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Claiborne; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Knox; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: