Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Morristown TN
AREA: Cherokee; McMinn; Northwest Monroe; Southeast Monroe; West Polk
SENT: 2026-06-12T13:53:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 1:53PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Etowah, or near Athens, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Athens, Madisonville, Etowah, Englewood, Tellico Plains, Calhoun,
Riceville, Coker Creek, Violet, and Tariffville.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T14:45:00-04:00