Severe Weather Statement
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
639 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

TNC067-073-VAC105-169-242300-
/O.CON.KMRX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240924T2300Z/
Hawkins TN-Hancock TN-Lee VA-Scott VA-
639 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HAWKINS...NORTHEASTERN HANCOCK...SOUTHEASTERN LEE AND
SOUTHWESTERN SCOTT COUNTIES...

At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Surgoinsville, or 10 miles north of
Rogersville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Surgoinsville, Church Hill, Duffield, Clinchport, Okolona, Kyles
Ford, and Pattonsville.

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 3648 8270 3652 8308 3668 8307 3678 8276
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 267DEG 24KT 3656 8297

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

JLB