Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 3:11PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles northwest of Murphy, moving west at 10 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...
Tellico Plains, Bullet Creek, Coker Creek, Violet, Unaka, and
Turtletown.
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:
Cherokee; McMinn; Northwest Monroe; Southeast Monroe; West Polk; East Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: