Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:33PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sneedville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Sneedville, Jonesville, Pennington Gap, Kyles Ford, and Pattonsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hancock; Lee; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov