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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
1239 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

TNZ067-068-071-081730-
Roane TN-Loudon TN-NW Blount TN-
1239 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT LOUDON AND SOUTHEASTERN ROANE
COUNTIES THROUGH 130 PM EDT...

At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Loudon, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Lenoir City, Loudon, Greenback, Friendsville, Philadelphia, Paint
Rock, and Tellico Village.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for
east Tennessee.

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LAT...LON 3567 8454 3579 8455 3589 8425 3579 8416
      3580 8414 3567 8409
TIME...MOT...LOC 1639Z 259DEG 24KT 3574 8448

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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