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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
625 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

NCC039-262234-
/O.CAN.KMRX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-240526T2245Z/
Cherokee NC-
625 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3511 8370 3512 8371 3515 8370 3516 8365
      3514 8364 3514 8366 3512 8362 3511 8362
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 284DEG 25KT 3511 8361

$$

NCC043-262245-
/O.CON.KMRX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-240526T2245Z/
Clay NC-
625 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLAY COUNTY...

At 624 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Nantahala Lake,
or 12 miles east of Hayesville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Nantahala Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3511 8370 3512 8371 3515 8370 3516 8365
      3514 8364 3514 8366 3512 8362 3511 8362
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 284DEG 25KT 3511 8361

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

DH