First published 9/19/2026, 7:30:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 7:30:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Morristown TN

The National Weather Service office in Morristown, Tennessee issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-19 at 15:19 EDT (publishedAt 2026-09-19T19:19:00Z). The alert indicates potentially impactful weather for the Morristown, TN area; source details linked to an NWS CAP alert.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements can signal hazardous conditions (e.g., severe thunderstorms, localized flooding, gusty winds) that may affect safety, travel, and property in the Morristown, TN area. Residents and travelers in the area should monitor official updates and take precautionary actions as needed.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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