Special Weather Statement 04/25/2025 15:22 for Tennessee areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2025 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
April 25, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Louisville, or near Alcoa, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Louisville, Alcoa, Knoxville, Rockford, Maloneyville, Lake Forest, Mascot, Bearden, Halls, and Friendsville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Knox; NW Blount
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN