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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
156 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

NCZ060-061-061900-
Clay NC-Cherokee NC-
156 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CHEROKEE AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY
COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT...

At 155 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Murphy, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Andrews, Murphy, Nantahala Lake, Topton, Hiawasse Dam, Marble, and
Culberson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3499 8421 3510 8428 3524 8401 3522 8396
      3526 8384 3526 8380 3524 8374 3526 8371
      3523 8369 3520 8373 3519 8371 3516 8374
      3515 8373 3516 8365 3514 8364 3514 8365
      3498 8405
TIME...MOT...LOC 1755Z 242DEG 22KT 3506 8416

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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