Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 12:33PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 9:33am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1233 PM EST/1133 AM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Dunlap, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size 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...
Dayton, Dunlap, Soddy-Daisy, Graysville, Sale Creek, Flat Top
Mountain, Palio, Brayton, Birchwood, and Cagle.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Sequatchie; Bledsoe; Rhea; Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN