Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Knoxville and East Tennessee Through 4:45 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of East Tennessee. The warning was issued at 3:47 AM EDT following radar-indicated severe weather in the region.

Affected Areas

The following counties and regions in East Tennessee are under the warning:

• Eastern Knox County
• Blount County
• Jefferson County
• Grainger County
• Western Sevier County
• Western Hamblen County

Specific locations impacted include Knoxville, Morristown, Maryville, Sevierville, Alcoa, Jefferson City, Dandridge, Rutledge, Pigeon Forge, and Bean Station. The warning also covers Interstate 40 between mile markers 394 and 422, and Interstate 81 near mile marker 1.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.

Expected Conditions

At 3:46 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Maynardville to Louisville, moving east at 40 mph. The primary hazard identified is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Impacted residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 3:47 AM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 4:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.