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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
204 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

TNZ084-085-161845-
Meigs TN-McMinn TN-
204 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MEIGS AND NORTHERN
MCMINN COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM EDT...

At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Decatur, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Athens, Decatur, Niota, Peakland, Clear Water, Murray Store, and Ten
Mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3540 8475 3559 8479 3560 8478 3563 8479
      3565 8478 3569 8463 3564 8462 3565 8459
      3563 8458 3563 8457 3564 8455 3562 8453
      3561 8454 3560 8452 3559 8452 3556 8449
      3549 8446
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 340DEG 5KT 3560 8467

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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