Special Weather Statement for Scott; Campbell
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What is happening
At 900 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Cabell to Stearns to near Wilkerson. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for east Tennessee.
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Bulletin details
At 900 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Cabell to Stearns to near Wilkerson. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... La Follette, Oneida, Jacksboro, Huntsville, Helenwood, Jellico, Caryville, Norris, Winfield, and Elk Valley.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 11 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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