Strong Storm with 40 MPH Winds Nearing Pickett State Park

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Pickett County, specifically impacting Pickett State Park, until 8:15 PM CDT tonight, September 21. The National Weather Service in Nashville, TN, has detected a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 40 mph.

At 7:46 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated this strong thunderstorm was located over Mount Pisgah, approximately 12 miles south of Monticello, and moving southeast at 15 mph.

The primary hazard is wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph. These gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Residents and visitors in the affected area, particularly Pickett State Park, are advised to take immediate action.

If you are outdoors, seek shelter inside a building for your safety. This statement is effective immediately and expires at 8:15 PM CDT.