[ETSkywarnings] Special Weather Statement

[sn at ds.bz]

...showers and possibly a few thunderstorms with gusty winds will be
affecting cherokee...clay...monroe and polk counties...

at 436 pm est...national weather service doppler radar was tracking
a line of showers and possible thunderstorms along a line extending
from 7 miles southwest of madisonville to 6 miles west of benton to
tunnel hill...moving east at 35 mph.

winds may gust up to 35 to 45 mph with this line of showers and
storms...especially in the higher elevations of these counties.

in addition to these gusty winds...cloud to ground lightning is
possible with any thunderstorms. lightning is one of natures primary
killers. remember...if you can hear thunder...you are close enough
to be struck by lightning.

locally heavy rains...in excess of three quarters of an inch per
hour...may occur with these thunderstorms. motorists should be alert
for ponding of water on roadways...and possible minor flooding of
low lying areas. do not drive through waters of unknown depth. turn
around! don't drown!

stay tuned to noaa weather radio and other local media for further
details or updates.

tg




Affected Counties:
In North Carolina: Cherokee, Clay.  In Tennessee: Monroe, Polk.



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