Full Notification

TORMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Central Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina... Clay County in southwestern North Carolina...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 1138 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Murphy, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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... Hayesville around 1145 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Shooting Creek, Tusquitee, Marble, and Brasstown.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE, NC ... CLAY, NC

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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!