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Tornado Warning 47, NWS Nashville, TN
NWS Nashville, TN issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 11:29 PM CST for Stewart County, Tennessee. It was in force for 46 min. 9 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
- Dec 10, 2021, 11:29 PM CST (05:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 12:15 AM CST
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Nashville, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Stewart County, TN
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 11:54 PM CST | TORNADO | 10 Wnw Dover, TN | *** 1 INJ *** THIS WILL MOST LIKELY BE A CONTINUATION OF A TORNADO FROM WEST TENNESSEE THAT MOVED THROUGH THE NW CORNER OF STEWART COUNTY, TN AND INTO SOUTHERN KENTUCKY. THIS TORNADO CROSSED THE TENNESSEE RIVER WEST OF LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES AND DID MASSIVE TR |
| Dec 10, 11:54 PM CST | TORNADO | 10 Wnw Dover, TN | *** 4 INJ *** THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A LONG TRACK TORNADO FROM WEST TENNESSEE THAT MOVED THROUGH STEWART COUNTY, TN AND INTO KY. IT CROSSED THE TENNESSEE RIVER WEST OF LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES AND DID MASSIVE TREE DAMAGE TO HEAVILY WOODED AREAS UPROOTING THOU |
| Dec 10, 11:56 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 7 N Dover, TN | HOUSE DAMAGED ON STIMSON ROAD. |
| Dec 10, 11:59 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Nnw Dover, TN | DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ON SLEEPY RIDGE. |
| Dec 11, 12:00 AM CST | TORNADO | 9 Ne Dover, TN | *** 1 INJ *** MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES WERE BLOWN DOWN. LOCAL RESPONDERS REPORTED MULTIPLE STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED MAINLY IN THE 2300 BLOCK OF HIGHWAY 120 IN BIG ROCK. ON E MINOR INJURY REPORTED. |
| Dec 11, 12:00 AM CST | TORNADO | 9 Ne Dover, TN | *** 1 INJ *** MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES WERE BLOWN DOWN. LOCAL RESPONDERS REPORTED MULTIPLE STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED MAINLY IN THE 2300 BLOCK OF HIGHWAY 120 IN BIG ROCK. ONE MINOR INJURY REPORTED. |
| Dec 11, 12:01 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 7 N Dover, TN | SEVERAL HOMES DAMAGED OR DESTROYED ON BUMPUS MILLS ROAD. |
| Dec 11, 12:05 AM CST | TORNADO | 9 Nne Dover, TN | *** 1 INJ *** MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. MULTIPLE STRUCTURES DAMAGED CONCENTRATED IN THE 2300 BLOCK OF HIGHWAY 120 IN BIG ROCK. 1 MINOR INJURY REPORTED. |
| Dec 11, 12:14 AM CST | TORNADO | 5 N Dover, TN | EMERGENCY OPERATIONS HAS RECEIVED REPORTS OF DAMAGE AND INJURIES ON LINK ROAD AND WALKER RIDGE. 700 POWER OUTAGES WERE REPORTED ACROSS NORTHERN STEWART COUNTY. |
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 6:21 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
| Dec 10, 10:44 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 128 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 182 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -168 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 593 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 391 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 370 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
082
WFUS54 KOHX 110529
TOROHX
TNC161-110615-
/O.NEW.KOHX.TO.W.0047.211211T0529Z-211211T0615Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1129 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Stewart County in Middle Tennessee...
* Until 1215 AM CST.
* At 1129 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near Cottage
Grove, or 8 miles northwest of Paris, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Dover, Bumpus Mills, Big Rock, Land Between The Lakes and Indian
Mound.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3647 8805 3649 8806 3653 8803 3656 8803
3659 8804 3663 8785 3664 8764 3649 8762
3639 8801 3645 8806
TIME...MOT...LOC 0529Z 248DEG 51KT 3640 8838
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Shamburger3 follow-up statements
376
WWUS54 KOHX 110540
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1140 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNC161-110615-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211211T0615Z/
Stewart TN-
1140 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR STEWART
COUNTY...
At 1139 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Buchanan, or 7 miles west of Paris Landing State
Park, moving east at 60 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dover, Big Rock, Land Between The Lakes and Indian Mound.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3647 8805 3649 8806 3653 8803 3656 8803
3659 8804 3663 8785 3664 8764 3649 8762
3639 8801 3645 8806
TIME...MOT...LOC 0539Z 248DEG 51KT 3645 8820
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Shamburger489
WWUS54 KOHX 110556
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
TNC161-110615-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211211T0615Z/
Stewart TN-
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR STEWART
COUNTY...
At 1155 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northwest of Dover, moving northeast at 60 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.
Locations impacted include...
Dover, Bumpus Mills, Big Rock, Land Between The Lakes and Indian
Mound.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3647 8805 3649 8806 3653 8803 3656 8803
3659 8804 3663 8785 3664 8764 3649 8762
3639 8801 3645 8806
TIME...MOT...LOC 0555Z 244DEG 52KT 3654 8795
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Shamburger975
WWUS54 KOHX 110608
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1208 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
TNC161-110617-
/O.EXP.KOHX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211211T0615Z/
Stewart TN-
1208 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR STEWART COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 1215 AM
CST...
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued
for Stewart County. Please refer to that bulletin for the latest
severe weather information.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for Middle
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3647 8805 3649 8806 3653 8803 3656 8803
3659 8804 3663 8785 3664 8764 3649 8762
3639 8801 3645 8806
TIME...MOT...LOC 0607Z 245DEG 51KT 3662 8775
$$
ShamburgerThe office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 12:03 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Montgomery, Stewart | 16 min |
| Dec 11, 12:19 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Montgomery, Stewart | 41 min |
| Dec 11, 1:28 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Stewart | 21 min |
| Dec 11, 1:47 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lewis, Montgomery and 2 more | 73 min |
| Dec 11, 2:03 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Stewart | 27 min |
| Dec 11, 2:07 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, Perry | 38 min |
| Dec 11, 2:23 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Dickson, Houston, Montgomery, Stewart | 37 min |
| Dec 11, 2:38 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys | 37 min |
| Dec 11, 2:39 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Dickson, Montgomery | 14 min |
| Dec 11, 2:47 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Lewis, Maury and 5 more | 58 min |
| Dec 11, 2:58 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Williamson | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 2:59 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Davidson, Williamson | 31 min |
| Dec 11, 3:19 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Hickman, Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Robertson and 5 more | 41 min |
| Dec 11, 3:21 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Davidson, Sumner, Wilson | 39 min |
| Dec 11, 3:29 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson and 1 more | 46 min |
| Dec 11, 3:33 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Davidson, Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 3:46 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Clay, Macon, Sumner, Trousdale | 44 min |
| Dec 11, 3:48 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Lewis, Perry, Wayne | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 3:50 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Putnam, Smith and 3 more | 17 min |
| Dec 11, 3:56 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Lewis, Perry, Wayne | 13 min |
| Dec 11, 4:07 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Clay, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Smith, Trousdale | 38 min |
| Dec 11, 4:11 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Clay, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett and 4 more | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 4:33 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Clay, Fentress, Overton, Pickett | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 5:01 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Giles, Lawrence, Lewis, Marshall, Maury | 29 min |
| Dec 11, 5:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Overton, Putnam | 27 min |
| Dec 11, 5:39 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Giles, Lawrence, Wayne | 36 min |
| Dec 11, 5:56 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Giles, Lawrence, Marshall, Maury | 34 min |
| Dec 11, 6:13 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Giles | 15 min |
| Dec 11, 6:58 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Bedford, Coffee, Grundy, Warren | 32 min |
| Dec 11, 7:22 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Coffee, Grundy | 38 min |
| Dec 11, 7:35 AM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Grundy | 25 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.