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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.



LAT...LON 3526 8443 3528 8450 3527 8452 3527 8457
      3540 8460 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 266DEG 37KT 3537 8450 



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!



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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