Tornado Warning for Blount, TN; Monroe, TN
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At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, or 15 miles south of Maryville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught...
What the bulletin says to do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
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At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, or 15 miles south of Maryville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Deals Gap.
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Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 7:18PM EDT until July 28 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 7:02PM EDT until July 28 at 7:45PM 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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