Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Central Bradley County in east Tennessee... Northwestern Polk County in east Tennessee... Southwestern McMinn County in east Tennessee... East central Hamilton County in east Tennessee...

* Until 630 AM EDT.

* At 550 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lakesite, or 11 miles northeast of Chattanooga, 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... Cleveland and East Cleveland around 610 AM EDT. Charleston around 620 AM EDT. Benton around 630 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Middle Valley, Calhoun, Shady Grove, Tasso, Hopewell and Harrison Bay State Park. This includes Interstate 75 in Tennessee between mile markers 22 and 34.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRADLEY, TN ... HAMILTON, TN ... MCMINN, TN ... POLK, 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.