Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:53AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:53am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 253 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cross Plains, or 12 miles northeast of Springfield, moving southeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Gallatin, White House, Cross Plains, Portland, Orlinda,
Mitchellville, Cottontown, and Black Jack.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 109 and 121.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
Area Description:
Robertson; Sumner
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov