Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 2:05AM EDT until May 17 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2025 - 11:05pm
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 205 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Tazewell to 8 miles west of Maynardville to 7
miles north of Oliver Springs, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Norris Dam State Park, Luttrell, Lone Mountain, Caryville, Howard
Quarter, Arthur, Smokey Junction, New Tazewell, Maynardville, and
Rosedale.
This includes Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 114 and
139.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Anderson, TN; Campbell, TN; Claiborne, TN; Grainger, TN; Hancock, TN; Knox, TN; Morgan, TN; Scott, TN; Union, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN