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Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 2:16PM EDT until August 7 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TNCounties: Greene, TN; Washington, TNThe National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Washington County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Greene County in east Tennessee...* Until 245 PM EDT.* At 216 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Greeneville, moving east at 25 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... Tusculum around 225 PM EDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Limestone, Davy Crockett Birthplace and Chucky.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.