Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Knox, Blount, Cocke, and Sevier Counties Until 7:00 AM EST

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRMRX). The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:00 AM EST on February 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in East Tennessee:

• Southeastern Knox County
• Northeastern Blount County
• Southern Cocke County
• Sevier County

Specific locations impacted include Maryville, Sevierville, Alcoa, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Rockford, Eagleton Village, Smoky Mountains-Kuwohi, Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap, and the Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area. This also includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 444 and 451.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential hazards from wind and debris.

Expected Conditions

At 5:54 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Eagleton Village, or 7 miles east of Alcoa, moving east at 45 mph.

• Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
• Source: Radar indicated.
• Impact: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Radar indicates potential hail up to .75 inches.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 5:54 AM EST and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM EST on February 20, 2026.