Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gainesboro, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Cookeville, Gainesboro, Algood, Monterey, Whitleyville, Rickman, and
Cummins Falls State Park.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 285 and 304.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
Area Description:
Clay; Jackson; Putnam; Overton
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov