Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Knox, Blount, Cocke, and Sevier Counties Until 7:00 AM EST
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of East Tennessee, including Sevierville and Maryville, as 60 mph wind gusts move through the region.
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.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
Related Articles
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina
NOAA · April 6, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina
NOAA · April 6, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM
NOAA · April 6, 2026