Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee, NC; Polk, TN
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What is happening
At 849 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of Morganton, or 10 miles southwest of Murphy, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees....
What the bulletin says to do
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 849 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of Morganton, or 10 miles southwest of Murphy, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Ducktown, William L. Davenport Refuge, Violet, Hot House, Turtletown, Copperhill, Hiawasse Dam, and Culberson.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 8:49PM EDT until July 28 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 8:06PM EDT until July 28 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Morristown TN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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