Severe Weather Statement
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1158 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

NCC039-090408-
/O.CAN.KMRX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240509T0430Z/
Cherokee NC-
1158 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for southwestern
North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3502 8392 3514 8384 3514 8382 3516 8375
      3515 8373 3516 8365 3514 8366 3514 8364
      3512 8364 3513 8362 3511 8362 3507 8357
      3504 8356 3502 8352 3501 8352 3500 8350
      3499 8368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0358Z 278DEG 27KT 3506 8376

$$

NCC043-090430-
/O.CON.KMRX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240509T0430Z/
Clay NC-
1158 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT FOR CLAY
COUNTY...

At 1158 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hayesville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Clay County, including the following locations... Shooting Creek and
Tusquitee.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3502 8392 3514 8384 3514 8382 3516 8375
      3515 8373 3516 8365 3514 8366 3514 8364
      3512 8364 3513 8362 3511 8362 3507 8357
      3504 8356 3502 8352 3501 8352 3500 8350
      3499 8368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0358Z 278DEG 27KT 3506 8376

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

DH