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WGUS84 KMRX 232025
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Morristown TN
425 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

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Blount TN-Bradley TN-Loudon TN-McMinn TN-Monroe TN-
425 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee, including the following
  counties, Blount, Bradley, Loudon, McMinn and Monroe.

* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Maryville, Athens, Alcoa, Sweetwater, Madisonville, Rockford,
    Eagleton Village, Englewood, Vonore, Greenback, Friendsville,
    Niota, Fort Loudon State Park, McGee Carson Peninsula,
    Tellico Village, Clear Water, Clover Hill, Riceville,
    Hillsview and Wildwood.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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LAT...LON 3552 8466 3567 8432 3573 8418 3584 8390
      3575 8383 3557 8419 3548 8435 3531 8479
      3533 8488


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