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Tornado Warning 50, NWS Nashville, TN
NWS Nashville, TN issued this tornado warning at Dec 11, 2021, 2:07 AM CST for 4 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 38 min. 2 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 11, 2021, 2:07 AM CST (08:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2021, 2:45 AM CST
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Nashville, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Dickson County, TN, Hickman County, TN, Humphreys County, TN, Perry County, TN
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2:15 AM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 6 N Lobelville, TN | NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN, BLOCKING THE ROAD. |
| Dec 11, 2:34 AM CST | TORNADO | 12 Nw Centerville, TN | THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF I-40 NEAR MILE MARKER 157 WHERE TREES WERE DAMAGED AND UPROOTED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEASTWARD ON THE EAST SIDE OF I-40 BEFORE DISSIPATING BETWEEN I-40 AND HIGHWAY 48. PATH LENGTH 4.66 MILES AND PATH WIDTH 100 YARDS |
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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 116 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.
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WFUS54 KOHX 110807
TOROHX
TNC043-081-085-135-110845-
/O.NEW.KOHX.TO.W.0050.211211T0807Z-211211T0845Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
207 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Dickson County in Middle Tennessee...
North central Perry County in Middle Tennessee...
Humphreys County in Middle Tennessee...
Northwestern Hickman County in Middle Tennessee...
* Until 245 AM CST.
* At 206 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles northeast of Natchez Trace State Park, moving
east at 60 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...
Hurricane Mills around 225 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pinewood, Bucksnort and I-40 Near The Tennessee River.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 136 and 165.
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 3600 8800 3603 8800 3619 8758 3604 8747
3590 8741 3580 8790 3579 8797 3583 8797
3587 8794 3594 8793 3594 8798 3595 8801
3597 8802
TIME...MOT...LOC 0806Z 248DEG 53KT 3584 8807
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
103 follow-up statements
429
WWUS54 KOHX 110825
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
225 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
TNC043-081-085-135-110845-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-211211T0845Z/
Dickson TN-Perry TN-Humphreys TN-Hickman TN-
225 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DICKSON...NORTH CENTRAL PERRY...HUMPHREYS AND
NORTHWESTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
At 224 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hurricane Mills, or 15 miles south of Waverly,
moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Dickson, north central Perry, Humphreys and northwestern
Hickman Counties, including the following locations... Pinewood,
Bucksnort and I-40 Near The Tennessee River.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 136 and 165.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3600 8800 3603 8800 3619 8758 3604 8747
3590 8741 3580 8790 3579 8797 3583 8797
3587 8794 3594 8793 3594 8798 3595 8801
3597 8802
TIME...MOT...LOC 0824Z 237DEG 52KT 3588 8775
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
10902
WWUS54 KOHX 110827
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
227 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
TNC043-081-085-135-110845-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-211211T0845Z/
Dickson TN-Perry TN-Humphreys TN-Hickman TN-
227 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DICKSON...NORTH CENTRAL PERRY...HUMPHREYS AND
NORTHWESTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
At 227 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southeast of
Hurricane Mills, or 14 miles south of Waverly, 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...
Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Hurricane Mills, Pinewood,
Bucksnort and I-40 Near The Tennessee River.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 136 and 165.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3600 8800 3603 8800 3619 8758 3604 8747
3590 8741 3580 8790 3579 8797 3583 8797
3587 8794 3594 8793 3594 8798 3595 8801
3597 8802
TIME...MOT...LOC 0827Z 248DEG 53KT 3590 8769
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
10692
WWUS54 KOHX 110831
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
231 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
TNC135-110841-
/O.CAN.KOHX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-211211T0845Z/
Perry TN-
231 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CST for Middle
Tennessee.
LAT...LON 3619 8758 3604 8747 3590 8741 3584 8778
3587 8781 3596 8782 3608 8781 3611 8779
TIME...MOT...LOC 0831Z 226DEG 43KT 3594 8768
$$
TNC043-081-085-110845-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-211211T0845Z/
Dickson TN-Humphreys TN-Hickman TN-
231 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DICKSON...EASTERN HUMPHREYS AND NORTHWESTERN HICKMAN
COUNTIES...
At 231 AM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Hurricane Mills,
or 11 miles southeast of Waverly, moving northeast at 50 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...
Waverly, McEwen, Hurricane Mills, Pinewood and Bucksnort.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 143 and 165.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3619 8758 3604 8747 3590 8741 3584 8778
3587 8781 3596 8782 3608 8781 3611 8779
TIME...MOT...LOC 0831Z 226DEG 43KT 3594 8768
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
10The office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 11:29 PM CST | Tornado Warning | OHX | Stewart | 46 min |
| 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, 2:23 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.