Severe thunderstorm with hail and wind hits Knoxville area, Knoxville TN
Road ClosureA severe thunderstorm with strong winds and hail hit the Knoxville area, causing expected damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees. Warnings included possible tornado activity and hazardous conditions on roads, including Interstate 40.
Audio|Source: WB4GBI 146.940 MHz Amateur Radio Repeater, Sevier County TN
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Transcript:
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Sir, I'm in Karns, in Hardin Valley here off near Quality Lane.
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We got pea-size hail here.
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And I've got hail with Karns and pea-sized hail.
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That is correct.
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Okayu4 CXC.
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Go ahead, can you purchase him.
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I'm checking the highway, Mountain Grove.
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We've got really strong wind.
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Pea size hail.
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Roger. What's your call again? KQ4 question mark?
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Kilo, Quebec 4, Charlie, X-ray Charlie.
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I thought that was due.
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I'm sorry. I'm just, like you said, all heck is breaking loose right now.
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Having that date from the National Weather Service.
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Go ahead. Severe thunderstorm warning, tornado possible for southeastern Anderson County is canceled.
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Let's see, the severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 2.45 p.m.
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for southwestern Knox and north central Blount counties.
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At 2.12 p.m., the severe thunderstorm was located near Farragut, or nine miles west of Knoxville, moving east at 20 miles per hour.
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Hazard 60-mile wind gusting, quarter-sized hail.
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This is radar indicated.
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Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
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Locations impacted include Knoxville, Alcoa, Farragut, Louisville, Bearden, and Karns.
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This includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile marker 374 and 387.
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Remain alert for a possible tornado.
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Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
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If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or small central room of a sturdy structure.
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For your protection, move to an interior room or the lowest floor of the building.
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Again, that is tornado possible, severe thunderstorm warning.
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Hail threat is radar.
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indicated, one inch in size, wind threat, radar indicated, maximum 60 mile per hour wind gusts, WX4TY.
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Location mentioned:
Quality Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931
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