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Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
Friday March 3rd, 2023 :: 03:32 p.m. EST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 04:00PM

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Central Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina... Southeastern Monroe County in east Tennessee...

* Until 400 PM EST.

* At 331 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northwest of Murphy, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Andrews around 350 PM EST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Topton, Hiawasse Dam, Violet, Marble and Unaka.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE, NC ... MONROE, TN

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
59 Hiwassee St
Murphy, NC 28906

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-837-7352

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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