Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Knoxville/Tri Cities, TN

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
423 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

TNZ082>084-242115-
Rhea TN-Bledsoe TN-Meigs TN-
423 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RHEA...WEST CENTRAL
MEIGS AND SOUTH CENTRAL BLEDSOE COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT/415 PM
CDT/...

At 422 PM EDT/322 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Dayton, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Dayton, Graysville, Old Washington, Brayton, and Evensville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3544 8506 3543 8510 3544 8511 3545 8510
      3546 8511 3546 8513 3545 8515 3545 8517
      3544 8518 3549 8522 3564 8496 3546 8482
      3541 8502
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 250DEG 16KT 3548 8509

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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