Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Dept.

03/16/2026

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Loudon County in east Tennessee...
Claiborne County in east Tennessee...
Eastern Anderson County in east Tennessee...
Knox County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Blount County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Hancock County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Monroe County in east Tennessee...
Northwestern Grainger County in east Tennessee...
Union County in east Tennessee...
Southwestern Lee County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 415 AM EDT.

* At 321 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Wilkerson to near Loudon, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Lenoir City, Alcoa, Loudon,
Maynardville, Farragut, New Tazewell, and Louisville.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 366 and 396.
Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 65 and 120.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.

03/14/2026

The National Weather Service is closely monitoring a possible severe weather outbreak in our area. The main threats associated with this system are severe straight-line winds and a slight chance of hail, with a low probability of a tornado. We will keep you informed as more details emerge. In the meantime, please stay tuned to the National Weather Service and local news stations for further updates. Dont be scared be prepared and have access to weather alerts through your phone, TV, or a NOAA weather radio.

03/11/2026

From the national weather service in Morristown, Tennessee, there is a chance for a severe strong line of storms to move through our area tonight with extreme winds possible hail damage and a very slight chance for tornado activity don’t be scared be prepared. Stay tuned to the national weather service your local  News station and have a way to receive alerts either on your phone TV or a Noaa weather radio

03/07/2026

Due to high winds please do not try burning anything today there has already been a couple calls across the county today

02/08/2026

01/31/2026

Good morning,
With the roads being under the weather this morning, We encourage you to stay home unless it is an absolute emergency! Please stay tuned for better updates throughout the day!

01/31/2026

Alert from Union County, TN E911
Jan 31, 2026 01:00:00 AM, EST

Due to icy and dangerous roads, Union County 911 urges everyone to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Emergency response may be delayed, and responders may not be able to safely reach non-life-threatening calls. Please stay home and off the roads to help keep everyone safe. For emergencies, dial 911. Stay safe, Union County.

01/30/2026

Winter Storm Warning
Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property

Weather Event Onset
1:00 PM (EST), January 30
Description
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Claiborne, Loudon, Northwest Monroe, and Union Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Action Recommended
Make preparations per the Description.

Urgency
Take action within next hour.

Affected Area
Union

Issued By
National Weather Service

01/29/2026

Here is the latest update from the National Weather Service. A substantial amount of snowfall is anticipated this weekend, coinciding with extremely cold temperatures. Please take necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of family, friends, and pets. As always, we are committed to providing our community with the support it needs.

01/28/2026

A reinforcing shot of cold air arrives this weekend. Wind Chills likely below zero in our higher terrain locations and single digits in the east TN valley and elsewhere.

Accumulating snowfall is becoming more likely with the weekend system. This will be an all snow event. Best chances for accumulating snow are east of I-75, especially across the northeast TN and east TN mountains, and portions of southwest VA.



Friday, 1/30/26
Light snow showers move in on Friday. Little to no impacts during the day time hours.
Snow intensity picks up during the overnight hours and travel conditions worsen through the night.

Saturday, 1/31/26
Snow continues through most of Saturday and exits east Saturday night.
Poor travel conditions expected through the day and overnight across the east TN mountains, portions of northeast TN, and into southwest VA. Blowing and drifting snow, due to gusty winds, is likely in the higher elevations.
Wind Chills below zero in the mountains. Wind Chills in the single digits in the valley.

Sunday, 2/1/26
Poor travel conditions expected to continue into Sunday.
Blowing and drifting snow, due to gusty winds, is likely to continue in the higher elevations.
Cold air remains in place. Wind Chills below zero in the mountains. Wind Chills in the teens to single digits in the valley.

Confidence:
High confidence in the arrival of cold air this weekend.

Moderate to high confidence in snow onset and end times.

Moderate to high confidence in at least some accumulating snowfall across the east TN mountains, northeast TN, and into southwest VA.

Low confidence in snowfall amounts across the east TN Valley.

01/25/2026

As the rain moves through our area throughout the day and into the evening, there is a chance it will transition back to freezing rain and then snow, significantly impacting travel due to colder temperatures expected this week, which will bring hazardous road conditions due to black ice.

01/24/2026

Law enforcement has reported that secondary roadways are becoming ice covered and dangerous.