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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Nashville, TN

March 25, 20215 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this tornado warning at Mar 25, 2021, 8:35 PM CDT for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 25 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, 8:35 PM CDT (01:35 UTC)
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
25 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Bedford County, TN, Marshall County, TN, Maury County, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Williamson County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:36 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, 3:48 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 56 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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

036 
WFUS54 KOHX 260135
TOROHX
TNC003-117-119-149-187-260200-
/O.NEW.KOHX.TO.W.0005.210326T0135Z-210326T0200Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Marshall County in Middle Tennessee...
  Southwestern Rutherford County in Middle Tennessee...
  East central Maury County in Middle Tennessee...
  Southeastern Williamson County in Middle Tennessee...
  Northwestern Bedford County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 900 PM CDT.
    
* At 834 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles southeast of Spring Hill, or 10 miles east of
  Columbia, moving northeast at 55 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Columbia, Spring Hill, Chapel Hill, Eagleville, Rover, I-65 East Of
  Columbia and Unionville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 65 between mile markers 43 and 52.
 Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 44.

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 3557 8687 3568 8700 3586 8661 3559 8658
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 239DEG 49KT 3565 8686 

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

$$

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3 follow-up statements
822 
WWUS54 KOHX 260142
SVSOHX

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

TNC003-117-119-149-187-260200-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T0200Z/
Marshall TN-Rutherford TN-Maury TN-Williamson TN-Bedford TN-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD...EAST CENTRAL
MAURY...SOUTHEASTERN WILLIAMSON AND NORTHWESTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...
    
At 842 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Spring Hill, or 16 miles south of
Franklin, moving northeast at 55 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.

Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Spring Hill, Chapel Hill, Eagleville, Rover, I-65 East Of
Columbia and Unionville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 65 between mile markers 43 and 52.
 Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 44.

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 3557 8687 3568 8700 3586 8661 3559 8658
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 239DEG 49KT 3571 8674 

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

$$

Rose
037 
WWUS54 KOHX 260142 RRA
SVSOHX

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

TNC119-260152-
/O.CAN.KOHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T0200Z/
Maury TN-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MAURY 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 1100 PM CDT for Middle
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3559 8675 3567 8682 3569 8681 3570 8681
      3569 8680 3571 8678 3574 8687 3586 8661
      3565 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 239DEG 49KT 3571 8674 

$$

TNC003-117-149-187-260200-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T0200Z/
Marshall TN-Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Bedford TN-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD...SOUTHEASTERN
WILLIAMSON AND NORTHWESTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...
    
At 842 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Spring Hill, or 16 miles south of
Franklin, moving northeast at 55 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.

Locations impacted include...
Chapel Hill, Eagleville and Rover. 

This includes Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 44.
 
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 3559 8675 3567 8682 3569 8681 3570 8681
      3569 8680 3571 8678 3574 8687 3586 8661
      3565 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 239DEG 49KT 3571 8674 

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

$$

Rose
032 
WWUS54 KOHX 260157
SVSOHX

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

TNC003-117-149-187-260207-
/O.EXP.KOHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T0200Z/
Marshall TN-Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Bedford TN-
857 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN
RUTHERFORD...SOUTHEASTERN WILLIAMSON AND NORTHWESTERN BEDFORD
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 900 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.

LAT...LON 3559 8675 3567 8682 3569 8681 3570 8681
      3569 8680 3571 8678 3574 8687 3586 8661
      3565 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 239DEG 49KT 3580 8656 

$$

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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, 7:36 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXLawrence, Lewis, Maury, Wayne39 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, 8:41 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

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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.