Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Marion and Sequatchie Counties in East Tennessee

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of East Tennessee. The alert was issued at 8:43 PM CST following radar indications of a severe weather system in the area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Marion County in east Tennessee
• Southwestern Sequatchie County in east Tennessee

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Jasper, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, Kimball, Monteagle, Powells Crossroads, Orme, Martin Springs, Cartwright, and Fiery Gizzard State Park.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the warning has expired or the storm has safely passed your location.

Expected Conditions

At 8:42 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of Cowan (or 11 miles southeast of Winchester), moving northeast at 25 mph.

Primary Hazards:

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 8:43 PM CST on February 26, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:45 PM CST.