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Tornado Warning 16, NWS Nashville, TN

November 5, 20185 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this tornado warning at Nov 5, 2018, 10:33 PM CST for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 27 min. 3 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
Nov 5, 2018, 10:33 PM CST (04:33 UTC)
Expired
Nov 5, 2018, 11:00 PM CST
In force
27 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Hickman County, TN, Lewis County, TN, Maury County, TN, Perry County, TN, Wayne County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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
Nov 5, 10:52 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG7 N Hohenwald, TNSEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPED AND UPROOTED TO THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTH ALONG KIMMINGS BRIDGE ROAD AND ARNOLD ROAD. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
Nov 5, 10:59 PM CSTTORNADO6 S Centerville, TNTHIS EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN WEST OF SWAN CREEK ROAD AND MOVED NORTHEAST DESTROYING A BARN AND UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES. TWO BARNS HAD ROOF DAMAGE ON TOTTY HOLLOW LANE AND MORE TREES WERE UPROOTED ALONG BOND ROAD AND PRICKETT BRANCH BEFORE THE TORNADO LIFTED.
Nov 5, 11:10 PM CSTTORNADO3 Wnw Williamsport, TNTHIS EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF THE NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY AND MOVED NORTHEAST UPROOTING TREES AND ROLLING SEVERAL 2000 LBS HAY BALES. THE TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY 50 AND PEELED TIN OFF THE PORCH OF A HOME AND UPROOTED SEVERAL NEARBY TREES. THE TORNA

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
Nov 5, 7:04 PM CSTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 108 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 00:00Z on 2018-11-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2018-11-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 521 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
711 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
521 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
667 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

932 
WFUS54 KOHX 060433
TOROHX
TNC081-101-119-135-181-060500-
/O.NEW.KOHX.TO.W.0016.181106T0433Z-181106T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1033 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Lewis County in Middle Tennessee...
  North central Wayne County in Middle Tennessee...
  West central Maury County in Middle Tennessee...
  Southeastern Perry County in Middle Tennessee...
  Southern Hickman County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 1100 PM CST.
    
* At 1033 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Linden, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Hohenwald around 1040 PM CST.
  Centerville around 1100 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gordonsburg, Kimmins and Pleasantville.

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 3542 8775 3561 8788 3588 8740 3565 8720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0433Z 239DEG 49KT 3558 8774 

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

$$

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2 follow-up statements
334 
WWUS54 KOHX 060441
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1041 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

TNC081-101-119-135-181-060500-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181106T0500Z/
Lewis TN-Wayne TN-Maury TN-Perry TN-Hickman TN-
1041 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
LEWIS...NORTH CENTRAL WAYNE...WEST CENTRAL MAURY...SOUTHEASTERN PERRY
AND SOUTHERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
    
At 1040 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Hohenwald, moving northeast at 50
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...
  Centerville around 1100 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gordonsburg, Kimmins and Pleasantville.

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 3542 8775 3561 8788 3588 8740 3565 8720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0440Z 237DEG 45KT 3563 8765 

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

$$

10
441 
WWUS54 KOHX 060447
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1047 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

TNC135-060457-
/O.CAN.KOHX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181106T0500Z/
Perry TN-
1047 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CST for Middle
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3549 8774 3548 8772 3550 8771 3551 8769
      3555 8769 3556 8768 3555 8767 3557 8765
      3559 8765 3561 8766 3565 8773 3570 8772
      3588 8740 3565 8720 3542 8775
TIME...MOT...LOC 0447Z 239DEG 49KT 3568 8755 

$$

TNC081-101-119-181-060500-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181106T0500Z/
Lewis TN-Wayne TN-Maury TN-Hickman TN-
1047 PM CST MON NOV 5 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CST FOR NORTHERN
LEWIS...NORTH CENTRAL WAYNE...WEST CENTRAL MAURY AND SOUTHERN HICKMAN
COUNTIES...
    
At 1047 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Hohenwald, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Centerville around 1100 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gordonsburg, Kimmins and Pleasantville.

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 3549 8774 3548 8772 3550 8771 3551 8769
      3555 8769 3556 8768 3555 8767 3557 8765
      3559 8765 3561 8766 3565 8773 3570 8772
      3588 8740 3565 8720 3542 8775
TIME...MOT...LOC 0447Z 239DEG 49KT 3568 8755 

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

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 5, 7:56 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXStewart34 min
Nov 5, 8:36 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXHouston, Stewart24 min
Nov 5, 9:18 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXCheatham, Dickson, Montgomery27 min
Nov 5, 9:31 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXMontgomery, Stewart119 min
Nov 5, 9:55 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner35 min
Nov 5, 10:16 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson119 min
Nov 5, 10:20 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXSumner, Trousdale, Wilson25 min
Nov 5, 10:31 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXWayne29 min
Nov 5, 10:55 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXLawrence, Lewis, Wayne35 min
Nov 5, 10:55 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXHickman, Lewis, Maury21 min
Nov 5, 10:59 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Sumner2 hr
Nov 5, 11:08 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXLawrence, Wayne37 min
Nov 5, 11:15 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXHickman, Maury, Williamson30 min
Nov 5, 11:31 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXMarshall, Maury29 min
Nov 5, 11:37 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXWilliamson23 min
Nov 5, 11:38 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXLawrence, Wayne37 min
Nov 5, 11:45 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson2 hr
Nov 5, 11:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDavidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Wilson35 min
Nov 5, 11:56 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXBedford, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford34 min
Nov 5, 11:59 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXRutherford, Williamson31 min
Nov 6, 12:00 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXBedford, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford, Williamson30 min
Nov 6, 12:01 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXGiles, Lawrence29 min
Nov 6, 12:02 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXMacon, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson118 min
Nov 6, 12:18 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXCannon, Rutherford, Wilson14 min
Nov 6, 12:23 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedOHXCannon, Rutherford37 min
Nov 6, 12:27 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXGiles18 min
Nov 6, 12:43 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXCannon, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Wilson32 min
Nov 6, 12:47 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXBedford, Cannon, Coffee28 min
Nov 6, 1:23 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXJackson, Overton, Putnam37 min
Nov 6, 1:23 AM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedOHXCoffee, Grundy39 min
Nov 6, 1:28 AM CSTTornado WarningOHXPutnam, White15 min
Nov 6, 1:48 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXFentress, Overton, Pickett42 min
Nov 6, 1:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningOHXDavidson5 hr
Nov 6, 2:12 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXWilson2 hr
Nov 6, 7:24 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXHickman69 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.