Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lenoir City, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Loudon, Farragut, Oliver Springs,
Louisville, Karns, and Tellico Village.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Anderson; Roane; Loudon; Knox; NW Blount
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: