Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 3:07am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 606 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cleveland to near South Cleveland to near
Fort Oglethorpe. Movement was east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Chattanooga, Cleveland, Benton, Ducktown, Lakesite, Charleston, South
Cleveland, East Cleveland, Wildwood Lake, and Harrison.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; East Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: