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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Morristown TN

256 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025



TNC139-170705-

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

Polk TN-

256 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025



...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL POLK 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 3526 8443 3528 8450 3527 8452 3527 8457

      3540 8460 3548 8434 3525 8431

TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 266DEG 37KT 3537 8450 



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TNC107-123-170715-

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

McMinn TN-Monroe TN-

256 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025



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

SOUTHEASTERN MCMINN AND SOUTHWESTERN MONROE COUNTIES...



At 255 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located over Etowah, or 8 miles southeast 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

southeastern McMinn and southwestern Monroe Counties, including the

following locations... Mount Vernon, Bullet Creek, and Englewood.



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 3526 8443 3528 8450 3527 8452 3527 8457

      3540 8460 3548 8434 3525 8431

TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 266DEG 37KT 3537 8450 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN



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