Special Weather Statement for Sullivan; Washington; Unicoi +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Northwest Carter, Southeast Carter, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pine Crest, or 7 miles northeast of Erwin. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pine Crest, or 7 miles northeast of Erwin. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Johnson City, Elizabethton, Erwin, Jonesborough, Central, Midway, Pine Crest, Banner Hill, Unicoi, and Bluff City.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 4 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Official revision
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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