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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Nashville, TN
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 3:48 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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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
$$
073 follow-up statements
822
WWUS54 KOHX 260142
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
TNC003-117-119-149-187-260200-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T0200Z/
Marshall TN-Rutherford TN-Maury TN-Williamson TN-Bedford TN-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD...EAST CENTRAL
MAURY...SOUTHEASTERN WILLIAMSON AND NORTHWESTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...
At 842 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Spring Hill, or 16 miles south of
Franklin, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Spring Hill, Chapel Hill, Eagleville, Rover, I-65 East Of
Columbia and Unionville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 43 and 52.
Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3557 8687 3568 8700 3586 8661 3559 8658
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 239DEG 49KT 3571 8674
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Rose037
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
$$
TNC003-117-149-187-260200-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T0200Z/
Marshall TN-Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Bedford TN-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD...SOUTHEASTERN
WILLIAMSON AND NORTHWESTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...
At 842 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Spring Hill, or 16 miles south of
Franklin, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Chapel Hill, Eagleville and Rover.
This includes Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3559 8675 3567 8682 3569 8681 3570 8681
3569 8680 3571 8678 3574 8687 3586 8661
3565 8659
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 239DEG 49KT 3571 8674
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
Rose032
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
$$
07The office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 7:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Hickman, Lewis, Maury, Williamson | 26 min |
| Mar 25, 7:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OHX | Lewis, Perry, Wayne | 41 min |
| Mar 25, 7:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Lewis, Perry, Wayne | 2 hr |
| Mar 25, 7:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Hickman, Lewis, Maury, Williamson | 9 min |
| Mar 25, 7:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OHX | Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Wayne | 39 min |
| Mar 25, 7:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Trousdale, Williamson | 36 min |
| Mar 25, 7:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Lawrence, Wayne | 40 min |
| Mar 25, 7:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Williamson | 38 min |
| Mar 25, 8:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OHX | Davidson, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Williamson, Wilson | 32 min |
| Mar 25, 8:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Bedford, Giles, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford | 34 min |
| Mar 25, 8:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OHX | Smith, Trousdale, Wilson | 34 min |
| Mar 25, 8:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OHX | Rutherford | 26 min |
| Mar 25, 9:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OHX | Jackson, Macon, Smith | 14 min |
| Mar 25, 9:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cannon, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Wilson | 36 min |
| Mar 25, 9:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | DeKalb, Putnam, White | 35 min |
| Mar 25, 9:53 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Davidson | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:54 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | OHX | Davidson | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:57 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | OHX | Davidson | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 10:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Fentress, Overton, Pickett, White | 38 min |
| Mar 25, 10:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Cumberland | 38 min |
| Mar 25, 10:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Grundy, Van Buren | 23 min |
| Mar 26, 5:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | OHX | Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland and 32 more | 42 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.