Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Greeneville, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Baileyton, Kepler, Romeo, and Jearoldstown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hawkins; Northwest Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: