Special Weather Statement for Knox; Jefferson; North Sevier
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What you need to know
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- Jefferson, Knox, North Sevier
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What is happening
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Market, or 9 miles southwest of Jefferson City, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Bulletin details
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Market, or 9 miles southwest of Jefferson City, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Sevierville, Dandridge, New Market, Strawberry Plains, McMahan, Mascot, Piedmont, and Kodak.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 4:43PM 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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