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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 134, NWS Nashville, TN

July 20, 2020Cannon County, Warren County, Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 20, 2020, 7:53 PM CDT for Cannon County, Warren County, Tennessee. It was in force for 37 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 20, 2020, 7:53 PM CDT (00:53 UTC)
Expired
Jul 20, 2020, 8:30 PM CDT
In force
37 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.88 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Cannon County, TN, Warren County, TN

The radar

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 20, 5:09 PM CDT, 2 hours 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 20, 5:09 PM CDT, 2 hours 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Nashville TN
509 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

.UPDATE...
FOR 00Z AVIATION DISCUSSION.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Scattered showers and storms are dotting the radar this afternoon.
With 2500-3000 J/kg of MLCAPE a few storms may become strong for a
short amount of time with 40-50 mph winds, frequent CG lightning,
and heavy rain. Storms should die off as the evening wears on.
Expect some patchy fog after midnight, especially in areas that
are lucky enough to get some rain today. Storm coverage will
increase tomorrow, but even more so on Wednesday as upper ridging
weakens and impulses ride zonal flow north of the area. Right now,
Thursday looks like it will have the most widespread storm
coverage. A couple strong storms look possible each day through
at least Thursday with gusty winds being the main threat each day.

Upper ridging strengthens again this weekend and rain chances will
become more isolated starting on Saturday. Model blends seem too
aggressive with PoP numbers for this weekend, so PoPs were capped
at 30% for both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures for the
forecast will continue to be hot. Wednesday and Thursday will be
the "coolest" day thanks to wider-spread storms. It looks like a
large part of the area will be back in the mid 90s by the weekend
thanks to the upper ridge. West of the plateau, low temperatures
will only drop into the low to mid 70s for the next seven days.

&&

.AVIATION...
00Z TAF DISCUSSION.

Late this afternoon, the upper high is shifting to the southeast
and as a result, more convection is ongoing across southern KY and
into northern portions of the mid state. This trend shall continue
into Tuesday afternoon. At that time, convection coverage will
likely increase even more as compared to today. Otw, could see
some light areas of fog overnight tonight, especially where
earlier rainfall occurred.

&&

.OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.

&&

DISCUSSION......Reagan
AVIATION........21
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 20, 5:06 AM CDT, 14 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Nashville TN
506 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-211015-
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-
506 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middle Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong thunderstorms will be possible across most of Middle TN this
afternoon and into the early evening hours. Winds of 40 to 50 mph
will be the main concern in a few of these storms, along with locally
heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 20, 5:37 PM CDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
537 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

TNZ005>007-023-025-026-202300-
Stewart TN-Robertson TN-Dickson TN-Cheatham TN-Montgomery TN-
Houston TN-
537 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN DICKSON...
MONTGOMERY...SOUTHEASTERN STEWART...NORTHWESTERN CHEATHAM...EASTERN
HOUSTON AND NORTHWESTERN ROBERTSON COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM CDT...

At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Clarksville, moving southeast at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Heavy
rainfall is expected as well.

Locations impacted include...
Erin, Clarksville, Adams, Vanleer, Cedar Hill, Cumberland City,
Slayden, Palmyra, Cunningham and Woodlawn.

This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 2 and 18.

LAT...LON 3664 8689 3627 8734 3620 8745 3615 8756
      3619 8758 3620 8761 3639 8775 3663 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 306DEG 19KT 3643 8741

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Special weather statement, Jul 20, 5:56 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
556 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

TNZ008-028-029-202345-
Wilson TN-Trousdale TN-Sumner TN-
556 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN SUMNER...NORTH
CENTRAL WILSON AND SOUTHWESTERN TROUSDALE COUNTIES UNTIL 645 PM
CDT...

At 556 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gallatin, moving east at 20 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Lebanon and Dickerson Chapel Recreation Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3624 8645 3635 8643 3642 8622 3623 8621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 255DEG 17KT 3630 8637

07
Special weather statement, Jul 20, 6:02 PM CDT, 1 hour 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
602 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

TNZ006-007-025-026-202330-
Robertson TN-Dickson TN-Cheatham TN-Montgomery TN-
602 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN DICKSON...MONTGOMERY...
NORTHWESTERN CHEATHAM AND NORTHWESTERN ROBERTSON COUNTIES UNTIL 630
PM CDT...

At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Clarksville, moving east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Clarksville, Coopertown, Guthrie, Pleasant View, Adams, Cedar Hill,
Slayden, Cheatham Dam and Cunningham.

This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 2 and 23.

LAT...LON 3618 8720 3628 8752 3633 8751 3634 8754
      3664 8732 3665 8686
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 269DEG 34KT 3644 8739

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Local storm report, Jul 20, 6:43 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 20, 7:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXDavidson30 min
Jul 20, 7:10 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson, Wilson2 hr
Jul 20, 7:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWarren31 min
Jul 20, 8:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXVan Buren, White36 min
Jul 20, 8:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXLawrence, Lewis, Wayne42 min
Jul 20, 8:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXLawrence, Lewis, Wayne44 min
Jul 20, 9:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXVan Buren29 min
Jul 21, 12:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXLawrence46 min
Jul 21, 3:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWilliamson31 min
Jul 21, 3:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDavidson, Williamson20 min
Jul 21, 3:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery44 min
Jul 21, 4:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXVan Buren, Warren33 min
Jul 21, 4:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery53 min
Jul 21, 4:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXRobertson32 min
Jul 21, 4:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXVan Buren46 min
Jul 21, 5:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWarren47 min
Jul 21, 6:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCannon38 min
Jul 21, 6:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCumberland50 min
Jul 21, 6:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXGiles, Lawrence, Wayne38 min
Jul 21, 6:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWilson47 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.