Special Weather Statement for Hancock; Hawkins; Lee
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What is happening
At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jonesville, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for east Tennessee...and southwestern Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jonesville, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Rogersville, Sneedville, Surgoinsville, Kyles Ford, and Klondike.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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Source and limitations
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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