Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 9:09am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Knoxville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Knoxville, Sevierville, Alcoa, Jefferson City, Dandridge, Pigeon
Forge, Rockford, Kimberlin Heights, McMahan, and Lake Forest.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Knox; Jefferson; NW Blount; North Sevier
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: