Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple East Tennessee Counties Including Knox and Sevier

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.