Severe Weather Statement
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WWUS54 KMRX 270727
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
327 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024
TNC025-067-VAC105-270800-
/O.CON.KMRX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240527T0800Z/
Claiborne TN-Hancock TN-Lee VA-
327 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CLAIBORNE...NORTHWESTERN HANCOCK AND SOUTH CENTRAL LEE
COUNTIES...
At 327 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Tazewell, or 12 miles west of
Sneedville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Sneedville around 340 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Howard
Quarter, Rose Hill, Ewing, Evanston, and Kyles Ford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3657 8300 3656 8302 3643 8356 3655 8358
3670 8336 3674 8320 3674 8316
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 247DEG 36KT 3651 8343
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
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