Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 24 at 6:29PM EDT until September 24 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 3:29pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 629 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles east of
Sneedville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Rogersville, Surgoinsville, Church Hill, Duffield, Clinchport,
Okolona, Kyles Ford, and Pattonsville.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description:
Hancock, TN; Hawkins, TN; Lee, VA; Scott, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN