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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Morristown TN

241 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025



TNC121-170651-

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Meigs TN-

241 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025



...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MEIGS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...



The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 

of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.



A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east

Tennessee.



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LAT...LON 3527 8479 3540 8482 3548 8434 3525 8431

TIME...MOT...LOC 0641Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8469 



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TNC011-107-123-139-170715-

/O.CON.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/

Bradley TN-Polk TN-McMinn TN-Monroe TN-

241 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT FOR

NORTHEASTERN BRADLEY...NORTH CENTRAL POLK...SOUTHERN MCMINN AND

SOUTHWESTERN MONROE COUNTIES...



At 241 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Charleston, or 8 miles southwest of Athens, moving

east at 45 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.



This dangerous storm will be near...

  Athens around 245 AM EDT.

  Etowah around 250 AM EDT.



Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include

Riceville, Englewood, Mount Vernon, Calhoun, Hillsview, Bullet Creek,

and Dentville.



This includes Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 35 and

44.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not

wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!



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LAT...LON 3527 8479 3540 8482 3548 8434 3525 8431

TIME...MOT...LOC 0641Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8469 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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