Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Monterey, or 10 miles southeast of Cookeville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Monterey and Pleasant Hill.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 294 and 316.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
Area Description:
Putnam; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov