Severe thunderstorm warning issued for multiple counties, Morristown TN
Other Non-Crime Event (Severe Weather)The National Weather Service issued a warning for a strong thunderstorm with hazards including very high winds, hail, heavy rain, and flooding risks in northeastern Jefferson, central Grainger, and southwestern Hamblen counties. The storm affects locations around Panther Creek State Park, Morristown, and nearby areas. Residents are advised to seek shelter, avoid flooded roads, and stay away from water during the storm due to lightning dangers.
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This is KG4QI for WXTYF.S. The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a strong thunderstorm or special weather statement for a strong thunderstorm that will impact northeastern Jefferson.
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Central Grainger and southwestern Hamblen counties through 11 a.m. at 10.27 a.m. Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jefferson City, moving southeast at 10 miles per hour.
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Hazardous wind gust up 240 miles per hour and pea size hail. Sources, radar indicated impact gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hell and damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include Morristown, Jefferson City, Rutledge, White Pine, Panther Creek State Park, Alpha,
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and Buffalo Springs.
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If outdoors consider seeking shelter inside a building, torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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On or near Cherokee Reservoir, get out of the water and move indoors or inside of a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm.
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If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now. Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. Again, if you are on or near, Cherokee Reservoir, get out of the water and move indoors or inside of a vehicle. Remember lightning can strike out to 10 miles from a vehicle. and the parents understorm. This is KG4TWI for WX4TYS.
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Location mentioned:
Panther Creek State Park, 2010 Panther Creek Park Rd, Morristown, TN 37814
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