Tennessee Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 15:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Shelbyville, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Shelbyville, Wartrace, and Raus.
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: 
Bedford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Nashville TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov