Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 5:35PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Nantahala Lake, or 11 miles northeast of Hiawassee,
moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Shooting Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: