Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:08PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles west of Mountain City to 6 miles east
of Oak Grove. Movement was northeast at 25 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...
Johnson City, Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Walnut Hill, Bluff
City, Morril's Cave, Blountville, Sadie, and Shady Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sullivan; Johnson; Northwest Carter; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: