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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Nashville, TN

March 25, 20214 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 7:36 PM CDT for 4 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 7:36 PM CDT (00:36 UTC)
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 8:15 PM CDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Lawrence County, TN, Lewis County, TN, Maury County, TN, Wayne County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 25, 11:26 AM CDTTornado Watch PDSSPC9 hr
Mar 25, 3:48 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 0.6 hours before the alert went out and 105 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 2021-03-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 290 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 657 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
290 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-73 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
615 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
657 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
631 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.0
Supercell composite
7.4

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The text

As transmitted.

344 
WFUS54 KOHX 260036
TOROHX
TNC099-101-119-181-260115-
/O.NEW.KOHX.TO.W.0003.210326T0036Z-210326T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
736 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Lewis County in Middle Tennessee...
  Northeastern Wayne County in Middle Tennessee...
  Northern Lawrence County in Middle Tennessee...
  Southwestern Maury County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 815 PM CDT.
    
* At 736 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles northeast of Waynesboro, moving east 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...
  Summertown around 800 PM CDT.
  Mount Pleasant around 815 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gordonsburg, Henryville and Hampshire.

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 3538 8773 3565 8731 3555 8720 3544 8716
      3543 8721 3539 8722 3531 8763
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 248DEG 43KT 3537 8763 

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

$$

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4 follow-up statements
383 
WWUS54 KOHX 260039
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
739 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

TNC099-101-119-181-260115-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T0115Z/
Lewis TN-Wayne TN-Lawrence TN-Maury TN-
739 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
LEWIS...NORTHEASTERN WAYNE...NORTHERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN MAURY
COUNTIES...
        
At 739 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 9 miles northeast of Waynesboro, moving east at 50 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Summertown around 800 PM CDT.
  Mount Pleasant around 815 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gordonsburg, Henryville and Hampshire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3538 8773 3565 8731 3555 8720 3544 8716
      3543 8721 3539 8722 3531 8763
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 248DEG 43KT 3538 8759 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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557 
WWUS54 KOHX 260049
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
749 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

TNC181-260058-
/O.CAN.KOHX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T0115Z/
Wayne TN-
749 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WAYNE 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 800 PM CDT for Middle
Tennessee. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for Middle Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3545 8762 3565 8731 3555 8720 3544 8716
      3543 8721 3539 8722 3538 8754
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 248DEG 43KT 3542 8746 

$$

TNC099-101-119-260115-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T0115Z/
Lewis TN-Lawrence TN-Maury TN-
749 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
LEWIS...NORTHERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN MAURY COUNTIES...
    
At 748 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Summertown, or 10 miles southeast of
Hohenwald, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Summertown around 800 PM CDT.
  Mount Pleasant around 815 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gordonsburg, Henryville and Hampshire.

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 3545 8762 3565 8731 3555 8720 3544 8716
      3543 8721 3539 8722 3538 8754
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 248DEG 43KT 3542 8746 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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695 
WWUS54 KOHX 260059
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
759 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

TNC099-101-119-260115-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T0115Z/
Lewis TN-Lawrence TN-Maury TN-
759 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LEWIS...NORTH CENTRAL LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN MAURY
COUNTIES...
    
At 759 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Summertown, or 12 miles southeast of Hohenwald,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Mount Pleasant around 820 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hampshire.

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 3548 8747 3565 8731 3555 8720 3546 8717
      3542 8738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 242DEG 38KT 3548 8735 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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837 
WWUS54 KOHX 260113
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
813 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

TNC099-101-119-260123-
/O.EXP.KOHX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T0115Z/
Lewis TN-Lawrence TN-Maury TN-
813 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEWIS...NORTH CENTRAL
LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN MAURY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for Middle
Tennessee. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 100 AM CDT
for Middle Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3548 8747 3565 8731 3555 8720 3546 8717
      3542 8738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 248DEG 43KT 3554 8717 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 7:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXHickman, Lewis, Maury, Williamson26 min
Mar 25, 7:04 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXLewis, Perry, Wayne41 min
Mar 25, 7:12 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXLewis, Perry, Wayne2 hr
Mar 25, 7:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXHickman, Lewis, Maury, Williamson9 min
Mar 25, 7:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXTrousdale, Williamson36 min
Mar 25, 7:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXLawrence, Wayne40 min
Mar 25, 7:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDavidson, Williamson38 min
Mar 25, 8:13 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXDavidson, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Williamson, Wilson32 min
Mar 25, 8:35 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXBedford, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford, Williamson25 min
Mar 25, 8:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXBedford, Giles, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford34 min
Mar 25, 8:41 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXSmith, Trousdale, Wilson34 min
Mar 25, 8:49 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXRutherford26 min
Mar 25, 9:01 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXJackson, Macon, Smith14 min
Mar 25, 9:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCannon, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Wilson36 min
Mar 25, 9:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDeKalb, Putnam, White35 min
Mar 25, 9:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson3 hr
Mar 25, 9:54 PM CDTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson3 hr
Mar 25, 9:57 PM CDTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson3 hr
Mar 25, 10:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXFentress, Overton, Pickett, White38 min
Mar 25, 10:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCumberland38 min
Mar 25, 10:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXGrundy, Van Buren23 min
Mar 26, 5:58 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchOHXBedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland and 32 more42 hr

Nearby

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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.