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Special Weather Statement, NWS Nashville, TN

July 5, 2018Montgomery County, Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this special weather statement at Jul 5, 2018, 4:59 PM CDT for Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jul 5, 2018, 4:59 PM CDT (21:59 UTC)
Expired
Jul 5, 2018, 5:30 PM CDT
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN

County Montgomery County, TN

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 91 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 2018-07-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 347 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2018-07-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 2 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
347 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-128 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1409 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
105 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Nashville, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 5, 3:37 PM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 5, 3:37 PM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Nashville TN
337 PM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018

.DISCUSSION...

Heat advisory continues until 8 pm. Current heat index values are
in the 100 to 105 degree range across the area.

Two areas of convection ongoing this afternoon. Across far
southern middle TN, pva is feeding westward across that area.
Then, we are picking up some speed convergence to our north.
Both areas of convection are moving toward the west and southwest as
mid/upper level ridging stretches w-e and is centered to our
northwest. Look for generally 30 pops for tonight but I may make
an upward tweak at transmission time given the upcoming latest
radar trends. Otw, deep moisture not indicated, nor do we see much
upper divergence after 06z which would support more in the way of
overnight activity.

On Friday, convection should become more widespread as a frontal
boundary reaches the area. Should see activity to our north and
across northern middle TN in the morning prior to midday. Then,
the activity will work southward by afternoon. We are not
currently outlooked but I would not be surprised if a strong tstm
or two occurs over the south. Cape values come up to fairly high
values in the afternoon. Sfc heating will be key. Otw, shear
values are very low. Convection chances will remain into early
evening across the north. Further south, pops will linger a bit.

It is July and it is fair to question just how far south the drier
will reach. We do appear to pick up some 18z capping across the
north on Saturday. Moisture however, will still be hanging on
across southern areas. A slightly favorable cape to cap ratio will
still exist south. Thus, small pops will remain down there. In
fact, will keep low pops going across the far south through Sat
nt. Across the north though, pops will be completely out of the
forecast for Sat nt.

For the near term temps, the oppressive humidity will remain
through Friday afternoon. Temps at that time however, will cut
back a good 5 degrees or so. Then, a brief improvement will
begin. Upper 60s for lows Friday night. Saturdays highs will
feature upper 80s with dewpoints in the upper 60s. This is very
close to seasonal(perhaps a degree or two below) but it will feel
great compared to the hideousness we have been plagued with
recently.

In the extended forecast, I hope you did not expected the relief
to last, because its not going to. The upper high which
transitioned westward across the rockies, will now build back to
the east and will set up across the IL and IN area. Southeasterly
fetch will bring the humidity right back in along with increasing
temps. Low pops will be included every day but the upper high will
be the major factor versus any tropical waves or impulses that
attempt to undercut from the south and southeast. Temps will warm
right back into the lower 90s. The heat will then reach its zenith
for the 7 day forecast around mid week when the mid 90s return.

If you are interested in additional bad news, the 6 to 10 day and
the 8 to 14 day outlooks both indicate above normal temps. My
advice, enjoy Saturday.

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF DISCUSSION.

BNA/MQY/CKV/CSV...As surface temperatures heat up, a CU field is
starting to develop across Middle Tennessee, with scattered
convection expected later this afternoon and into the evening. So
we'll handle this for now with VCTS/CB remarks in the TAF's. Look
for some radiation fog mainly at CSV overnight, then an increased
rain chance tomorrow as a cold front pushes southward across the
region.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Nashville      77  88  67  87  71 /  40  70  30  10  10
Clarksville    75  88  66  86  69 /  40  60  20   0   0
Crossville     72  83  66  80  66 /  40  70  30  40  20
Columbia       74  88  68  88  70 /  40  60  30  20  10
Lawrenceburg   73  88  68  87  70 /  40  60  30  30  20
Waverly        74  87  66  86  69 /  30  70  30   0   0

&&

.OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for Cheatham-Davidson-
Dickson-Hickman-Houston-Humphreys-Macon-Montgomery-Perry-
Robertson-Rutherford-Smith-Stewart-Sumner-Trousdale-Williamson-
Wilson.

&&

DISCUSSION......21
AVIATION........08
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 5, 5:00 AM CDT, 11 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Nashville TN
500 AM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018

TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-061000-
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Houston-
Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-
Jackson-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-
Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-
Coffee-Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
500 AM CDT Thu Jul 5 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Middle
Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Heat Advisory is in effect again today for the Nashville Metro
area and locations to the west, including Clarksville, Dickson,
Waverly, and Centerville. Heat index values will reach 105 to 110 in
the advisory area. For most other locations in Middle Tennessee,
heat index values are expected to range from 100 to 105.

A couple of thunderstorms could become strong today, with gusty
winds, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Thunderstorms are likely Friday, and some of the thunderstorms
could be strong with gusty winds and frequent lightning. Heavy
downpours may cause some localized flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Storm spotters should report any severe weather or flooding to the
National Weather Service in Nashville.

13

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 5, 4:07 PM CDT, 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
407 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018

TNZ006-007-052200-
Robertson TN-Montgomery TN-
407 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY AND
NORTHWESTERN ROBERTSON COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM CDT...

At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Guthrie, or 12 miles northeast of Clarksville, moving southwest at 10
mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Clarksville and Adams.

LAT...LON 3640 8722 3664 8746 3664 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 044DEG 9KT 3663 8715

Shamburger
Local storm report, Jul 5, 4:22 PM CDT, 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
422 PM CDT THU JUL 05 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0355 PM     TSTM WND DMG     PULASKI                 35.20N  87.03W
07/05/2018                   GILES              TN   EMERGENCY MNGR

            REPORT OF TREES DOWN ON EAST JEFFERSON STREET.

&&

EVENT NUMBER OHX1800265

MACDONALD
Local storm report, Jul 5, 4:34 PM CDT, 25 minutes before
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Local storm report, Jul 5, 4:52 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
452 PM CDT THU JUL 05 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0434 PM     TSTM WND DMG     6 E LAWRENCEBURG        35.25N  87.23W
07/05/2018                   LAWRENCE           TN   EMERGENCY MNGR

            REPORT OF A TREE BLOCKING DURHAM ROAD.

&&

EVENT NUMBER OHX1800268

MACDONALD
Special weather statement, Jul 5, 4:59 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
459 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018

TNZ006-052230-
Montgomery TN-
459 PM CDT THU JUL 5 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
UNTIL 530 PM CDT...

At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clarksville, moving southwest at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Clarksville, Palmyra and Woodlawn.

LAT...LON 3660 8727 3641 8748 3657 8763 3658 8763
      3664 8752 3664 8734
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 054DEG 14KT 3661 8738

Barnwell

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 4, 7:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXLawrence42 min
Jul 4, 8:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWayne42 min
Jul 4, 8:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWayne32 min
Jul 5, 1:39 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCheatham36 min
Jul 5, 2:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery33 min
Jul 5, 3:14 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys and 11 more17 hr
Jul 5, 3:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXGiles31 min
Jul 5, 3:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXGiles, Lawrence35 min
Jul 5, 4:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery53 min
Jul 5, 4:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXLawrence, Wayne48 min
Jul 5, 5:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCoffee, Grundy41 min
Jul 5, 5:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWayne51 min
Jul 5, 5:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXHouston, Stewart38 min
Jul 5, 5:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXHouston, Humphreys, Stewart24 min
Jul 5, 5:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXVan Buren39 min
Jul 5, 5:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXGrundy, Warren32 min
Jul 5, 6:13 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXGrundy, Van Buren, Warren2 hr
Jul 5, 6:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMaury24 min
Jul 5, 6:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXStewart27 min
Jul 5, 6:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXVan Buren, Warren40 min
Jul 5, 6:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMaury45 min
Jul 5, 6:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXStewart34 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.