Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Hawkins County, Tennessee
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 8:47PM EDT until August 11 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
At 846 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hampton to near Jonesborough to 6 miles north of Greeneville, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Johnson City, Greeneville, Elizabethton, Erwin, Rogersville, Jonesborough, Tusculum, Banner Hill, Central, and Spurgeon. This includes the following highways... Interstate 26 in Tennessee between mile markers 10 and 43. Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 22 and 54.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 8:47 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Hawkins County, Tennessee?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Hawkins County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Carter County, Greene County, Sullivan County, Unicoi County, Washington County.