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Home Tornado Warning 0019 Issued by the Morristown / Knoxville Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-05-17 01:28:09
793
WFUS54 KMRX 170627
TORMRX
TNC011-107-121-123-139-170715-
/O.NEW.KMRX.TO.W.0019.250517T0627Z-250517T0715Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
227 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Bradley County in east Tennessee...
Southwestern Meigs County in east Tennessee...
North central Polk County in east Tennessee...
McMinn County in east Tennessee...
Southwestern Monroe County in east Tennessee...
* Until 315 AM EDT.
* At 227 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Charleston, or 11 miles north of
Cleveland, moving east at 40 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...
Charleston around 235 AM EDT.
Etowah around 250 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Riceville, Englewood, Mount Vernon, Calhoun, Hillsview, Bullet Creek,
Big Spring, and Dentville.
This includes Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 33 and
46.
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 3528 8493 3542 8494 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0627Z 266DEG 37KT 3535 8487
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-17 01:42:09
174
WWUS54 KMRX 170641
SVSMRX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
241 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
TNC121-170651-
/O.CAN.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Meigs TN-
241 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MEIGS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3527 8479 3540 8482 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0641Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8469
$$
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!
&&
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
$$
SR
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-05-17 01:42:09
174
WWUS54 KMRX 170641
SVSMRX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
241 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
TNC121-170651-
/O.CAN.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Meigs TN-
241 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MEIGS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3527 8479 3540 8482 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0641Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8469
$$
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!
&&
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
$$
SR
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-05-17 01:47:09
475
WWUS54 KMRX 170646
SVSMRX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
246 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
TNC011-170656-
/O.CAN.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Bradley TN-
246 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRADLEY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3527 8469 3539 8471 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8462
$$
TNC107-123-139-170715-
/O.CON.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Polk TN-McMinn TN-Monroe TN-
246 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POLK...SOUTHEASTERN MCMINN AND SOUTHWESTERN MONROE
COUNTIES...
At 246 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Etowah, or near 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...
Etowah around 250 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Riceville, Bullet Creek, Englewood, Mount Vernon, and Dentville.
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 3527 8469 3539 8471 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8462
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-17 01:47:09
475
WWUS54 KMRX 170646
SVSMRX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
246 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
TNC011-170656-
/O.CAN.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Bradley TN-
246 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRADLEY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3527 8469 3539 8471 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8462
$$
TNC107-123-139-170715-
/O.CON.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Polk TN-McMinn TN-Monroe TN-
246 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL POLK...SOUTHEASTERN MCMINN AND SOUTHWESTERN MONROE
COUNTIES...
At 246 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Etowah, or near 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...
Etowah around 250 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Riceville, Bullet Creek, Englewood, Mount Vernon, and Dentville.
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 3527 8469 3539 8471 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0646Z 266DEG 37KT 3536 8462
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-17 01:56:39
620
WWUS54 KMRX 170656
SVSMRX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
256 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
TNC139-170705-
/O.CAN.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Polk TN-
256 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL POLK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3526 8443 3528 8450 3527 8452 3527 8457
3540 8460 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 266DEG 37KT 3537 8450
$$
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
$$
SR
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-05-17 01:56:39
620
WWUS54 KMRX 170656
SVSMRX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
256 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
TNC139-170705-
/O.CAN.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
Polk TN-
256 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL POLK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3526 8443 3528 8450 3527 8452 3527 8457
3540 8460 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 266DEG 37KT 3537 8450
$$
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
$$
SR
Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-05-17 02:06:40
963
WWUS54 KMRX 170706
SVSMRX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
306 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
TNC107-123-170716-
/O.EXP.KMRX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250517T0715Z/
McMinn TN-Monroe TN-
306 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MCMINN AND SOUTHWESTERN
MONROE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 315 AM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for east
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3526 8443 3528 8450 3527 8452 3527 8457
3540 8460 3548 8434 3525 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 0706Z 266DEG 37KT 3538 8437
$$
BW
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