Tennessee, Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 09:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 12:16PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 9:16am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
At 1215 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Walnut Hill, or near Bristol Tn, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Walnut Hill, Hilander Park, Benhams, Harr, and Blountville.
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: 
Sullivan; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN