Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple East Tennessee Counties Including Knox and Sevier
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of East Tennessee until 6:30 AM EST, citing 60 mph wind gusts and potential property damage.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Tennessee
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Morristown TN
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Tennessee.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in East Tennessee. The alert was triggered at 5:50 AM EST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 7 miles southwest of New Market, moving east at 55 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in East Tennessee:
- Counties: Northeastern Knox, Jefferson, Cocke, Southwestern Greene, Southwestern Grainger, Northern Sevier, and Southern Hamblen.
- Cities and Towns: Morristown, Greeneville, Sevierville, Jefferson City, Newport, Dandridge, White Pine, New Market, Baneberry, and Parrottsville.
- Highways: Interstate 40 between mile markers 399 and 443, and Interstate 81 between mile markers 1 and 13.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents in the affected area should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential hazards from high winds.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
- Hail: Potential for hail up to .75 inches.
- Hazard Description: Radar-indicated severe winds capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Storm Movement: The system is currently moving east at approximately 55 mph.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 5:50 AM EST and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 AM EST on February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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