Special Weather Statement 05/02/2025 16:11 for Tennessee areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 7:11PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2025 - 4:11pm
Expires: 
May 2, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Peoria, or near Beech Mountain, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Mountain City, Trade, Neva, and Elk Mills.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Johnson; Southeast Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN