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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
843 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

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Cherokee NC-
843 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
CHEROKEE COUNTY...

At 843 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Murphy, moving east at 20 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.

Locations impacted include...
Marble and Unaka.

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 3525 8415 3524 8413 3525 8412 3525 8409
      3526 8401 3525 8400 3524 8401 3522 8397
      3524 8390 3524 8388 3511 8389 3511 8415
      3525 8418
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 267DEG 18KT 3517 8414

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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