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Tornado Warning 2, NWS Nashville, TN

March 1, 20174 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this tornado warning at Mar 1, 2017, 7:03 AM CST for 4 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 27 min. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2017, 7:03 AM CST (13:03 UTC)
Expired
Mar 1, 2017, 7:30 AM CST
In force
27 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Davidson County, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Williamson County, TN, Wilson County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 1, 7:05 AM CSTHAIL 1Franklin, TNONE INCH HAIL REPORT IN FRANKLIN.
Mar 1, 7:06 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 Sw Brentwood, TNPICTURES OF DAMAGE TO SEVICE CLEAN IN BRENTWOOD. LARGE MEDAL DOORS BLOWN IN.
Mar 1, 7:11 AM CSTTORNADO3 W La Vergne, TNAN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CANE RIDGE PARK IN EXTREME SOUTHEAST DAVIDSON COUNTY. THE TORNADO CAUSED SPORADIC DAMAGE MAINLY TO TREES AS IT RACED TO THE NORTHEAST. THE TORNADO THEN STRUCK THE FOUR CORNERS MARINA AROUND 717AM AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO
Mar 1, 7:12 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 Nnw Nolensville, TNEMA REPORTS TREES AND POWER POLES DOWNI IN SOUTHEAST DAVIDSON COUNTY ON PETTUS ROAD.
Mar 1, 7:14 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 Wnw La Vergne, TN*** 1 INJ *** A LARGE TRUCK PARKED AT 1325 HEIL QUAKER BLVD WAS BLOWN OVER INJURING ONE MAN INSIDE WHO WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.
Mar 1, 7:15 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG4 N La Vergne, TNDAMAGE TO STRUCTURE AND BOATS WAS SHOWN IN A VIDEO FROM FOUR CORNERS MARINA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
Mar 1, 7:17 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 N Smyrna, TNDAMAGE AT SMYRNA AIRPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
Mar 1, 7:30 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG7 N Walterhill, TNTREES BLOWN DOWN AT FARM ON VESTA ROAD JUST EAST OF MOCCASIN LANE

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 1, 4:57 AM CSTTornado WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 18 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2017-03-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 694 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2017-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 361 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
694 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
842 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
82 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
361 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
344 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.6
Supercell composite
9.1

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The text

As transmitted.

626 
WFUS54 KOHX 011303
TOROHX
TNC037-149-187-189-011330-
/O.NEW.KOHX.TO.W.0002.170301T1303Z-170301T1330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
703 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Davidson County in Middle Tennessee...
  Northern Rutherford County in Middle Tennessee...
  Northeastern Williamson County in Middle Tennessee...
  Southwestern Wilson County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 730 AM CST
    
* At 702 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Franklin, moving east at 70 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Brentwood around 705 AM CST. 
  Nolensville and Antioch around 710 AM CST. 
  Smyrna and La Vergne around 720 AM CST. 
  Walterhill around 725 AM CST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cedars
Of Lebanon State Park, Gladeville and Lascassas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3588 8693 3606 8694 3617 8628 3589 8621
TIME...MOT...LOC 1302Z 262DEG 61KT 3597 8686 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Whitehead
2 follow-up statements
829 
WWUS54 KOHX 011311
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
711 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

TNC037-149-187-189-011330-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170301T1330Z/
Davidson TN-Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Wilson TN-
711 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON...NORTHERN RUTHERFORD...NORTHEASTERN WILLIAMSON
AND SOUTHWESTERN WILSON COUNTIES...
    
At 710 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Nolensville, or 10 miles northeast of Franklin,
moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 7:08 damage at Cool Spring 
         Galleria was reported. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Smyrna and La Vergne around 720 AM CST. 
  Walterhill around 725 AM CST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cedars
Of Lebanon State Park, Gladeville and Lascassas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3590 8681 3608 8678 3617 8628 3589 8621
TIME...MOT...LOC 1310Z 258DEG 57KT 3600 8668 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Whitehead
050 
WWUS54 KOHX 011317
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
717 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

TNC037-149-187-189-011330-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170301T1330Z/
Davidson TN-Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Wilson TN-
717 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON...NORTHERN RUTHERFORD...EAST CENTRAL WILLIAMSON
AND SOUTHWESTERN WILSON COUNTIES...
    
At 716 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over La Vergne, or 14 miles northwest of Murfreesboro,
moving east at 70 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 7:08am damage was reported at 
         Cool Springs Galleria . 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Walterhill around 725 AM CST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cedars
Of Lebanon State Park, Gladeville and Lascassas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3590 8669 3610 8666 3617 8628 3589 8621
TIME...MOT...LOC 1316Z 262DEG 61KT 3602 8654 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Whitehead

The office that day

Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 11:02 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXStewart23 min
Mar 1, 5:27 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXHickman, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Stewart48 min
Mar 1, 5:54 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Perry and 1 more36 min
Mar 1, 6:04 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXHickman, Lewis, Perry41 min
Mar 1, 6:24 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys and 3 more36 min
Mar 1, 6:26 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXMontgomery, Robertson34 min
Mar 1, 6:55 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDavidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson and 1 more35 min
Mar 1, 7:26 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCannon, Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Rutherford and 4 more34 min
Mar 1, 7:28 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXSmith, Wilson32 min
Mar 1, 7:49 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXClay, Macon26 min
Mar 1, 7:52 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXDeKalb, Putnam, Smith23 min
Mar 1, 7:58 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCannon, Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Overton and 5 more32 min
Mar 1, 8:12 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXJackson, Overton, Putnam33 min
Mar 1, 8:17 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXLewis28 min
Mar 1, 8:20 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXClay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton and 3 more25 min
Mar 1, 8:43 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCumberland, Fentress, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, White36 min
Mar 1, 8:45 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXLewis45 min
Mar 1, 9:42 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXHickman, Lewis33 min
Mar 1, 9:46 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCannon, Rutherford44 min
Mar 1, 9:57 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXLewis, Perry, Wayne2 hr
Mar 1, 10:18 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCannon, White42 min
Mar 1, 10:18 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXLawrence, Wayne42 min
Mar 1, 10:22 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMarshall38 min
Mar 1, 10:35 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXBedford, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford, Williamson25 min
Mar 1, 10:59 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMarshall46 min
Mar 1, 11:03 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXLawrence, Wayne27 min
Mar 1, 11:27 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXGiles, Lawrence, Marshall, Wayne48 min
Mar 1, 11:43 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXBedford, Coffee47 min
Mar 1, 12:13 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXGiles21 min
Mar 1, 12:18 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCumberland27 min
Mar 1, 12:42 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXGrundy33 min
Mar 1, 12:46 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCoffee, Grundy29 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.