Greene County remains outside the primary severe weather risk area today, but officials are urging caution as storms have hit the area this morning and are expected during early morning hours and again later tonight and into Wednesday.
Greene County EMA Director Heather Sipe said the county is currently in a “general” thunderstorm risk, just on the edge of a marginal risk for Wednesday morning. While the highest threat levels remain west of the area, forecasts can shift, and residents should stay alert. Greene County is Level 1 out of 5.
Storms moving in early this morning are expected between now and 8 a.m., coinciding with peak commute times. The primary hazards will be gusty winds and hail, with wind gusts potentially reaching 40 mph.
The National Weather Service indicates isolated strong to severe storms could develop late tonight into early Tuesday, mainly across the Cumberland Plateau and southeast Tennessee, with damaging winds as the main concern.
Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected tonight into Wednesday morning, with uncertainty on how widespread storms will be. However, wind and hail remain the primary threats.
Officials emphasize that this is severe weather season, and conditions can change quickly. Residents are advised to monitor updates and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
EMS Director T.J. Manis , at the Camp Creek recognition on Monday, discussed lessons learned weather wise from that tragedy fifteen years ago.
T.J. Manis
