Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 24 at 6:39PM EDT until September 24 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 3:39pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Surgoinsville, or 10 miles north of
Rogersville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Surgoinsville, Church Hill, Duffield, Clinchport, Okolona, Kyles
Ford, and Pattonsville.
Instruction:
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