Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 7:56PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 756 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Walnut Grove, or 14 miles northeast of J P Coleman
State Park, moving east at 15 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...
Collinwood and Cypress Inn.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov