Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chilhowie, moving southeast at 15 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...
Glade Spring and Konnarock.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov