Severe Weather Statement
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WWUS54 KMRX 081439
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1039 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
TNC057-063-081500-
/O.CON.KMRX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240508T1500Z/
Grainger TN-Hamblen TN-
1039 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GRAINGER AND CENTRAL HAMBLEN COUNTIES...
At 1038 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Morristown, moving east at 30 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...
Morristown around 1045 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lowland and Panther Creek State Park.
This includes Interstate 81 in Tennessee between mile markers 11 and
16.
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 3623 8311 3618 8316 3617 8319 3616 8318
3614 8321 3616 8325 3616 8327 3622 8342
3629 8339
TIME...MOT...LOC 1438Z 283DEG 28KT 3624 8333
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
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