Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Lee County, Virginia
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 8:16PM EDT until August 11 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
At 816 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Bristol Tn to Gray to near Surgoinsville to 7 miles west of Sneedville, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Rogersville, Gate City, Sneedville, Jonesville, New Tazewell, Tazewell, and Surgoinsville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 26 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 19. Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 50 and 72.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Lee County, Virginia?
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 hours ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
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