Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Until 4:45 AM EDT
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, and Lee counties as 60 mph wind gusts move through the region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of east Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. The warning was issued at 3:50 AM EDT and is currently in effect until 4:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- East Tennessee: Eastern Claiborne County, West central Hawkins County, Hancock County, and Northeastern Grainger County.
- Southwestern Virginia: Central Lee County.
Specific locations impacted include Sneedville, Jonesville, Bean Station, St. Charles, Howard Quarter, Thorn Hill, Mooresburg, Ewing, Evanston, and Rose Hill.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Shelter should be sought to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
At 3:49 AM EDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from near Bledsoe to near New Tazewell, moving northeast at 40 mph.
- Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are the primary hazard.
- Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Source: Radar indicated.
Timeline
- Issued: 3:50 AM EDT, March 16
- Effective: Immediately
- Expires: 4:45 AM EDT, March 16
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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