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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 145, NWS Nashville, TN

July 28, 20224 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 28, 2022, 5:57 PM CDT for 4 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 18 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 28, 2022, 5:57 PM CDT (22:57 UTC)
Expired
Jul 28, 2022, 6:15 PM CDT
In force
18 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Cumberland County, TN, Van Buren County, TN, Warren County, TN, White County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 112 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 12:00Z on 2022-07-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1288 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2022-07-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 116 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1288 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
876 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
116 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
89 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Nashville, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 28, 2:31 PM CDT, 3 hours 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 28, 2:31 PM CDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Nashville TN
231 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Friday Night)
Issued at 156 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

Isolated showers and storms have developed this afternoon and will
continue to do so through the afternoon. Enough instability and
deep layer shear are in place for some strong to severe storms
capable of producing damaging wind gusts as well. The main threat
remains heavy rain and flooding potential with high PWAT values of
2 inches or higher now into the weekend. A cold front to our north
will continue to move southward, and CAMs have activity ahead of
the front moving in later this evening and overnight. Mean wind
is generally 15 knots or greater, so the storms should move fast
enough to not pose a flooding threat themselves, but, with near
easterly storm motion nearly parallel to the orientation of the
front, its the training of multiple showers and storms that will
pose the flooding threat. This is especially true tonight and
through the day Friday as the front continues southward. Soundings
show high freezing levels around 16kft and continued instability
overnight, allowing for the potential to see strong updrafts and
efficient heavy rain producing storms putting down 1 to 3 inches
of rain per hour rainfall rates. Any location that sees multiple
rounds of heavy rain from stronger storms passing through will be
at a higher risk for flooding from this afternoon through the day
Friday.

Tonight and into the morning hours Friday CAMs really focus on
the northern half of the mid state, and have activity develop
southward just ahead of the front during the day Friday. As long
as the front continues to move southward during the day, the
training of storms should be more isolated, but if the front
stalls a bit, the training and flooding risk will increase. Will
definitely have to keep an eye on CAM trends and where the front
sets up tonight for flooding potential.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through next Thursday)
Issued at 156 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

On Saturday another shortwave will approach the area and increase
precip chances during the day. The cold front from tonight and
Friday's system should move further south, but if it stalls near
our area, parts of the southern mid state may see additional
rainfall. Sunday is showing a similar story with a shortwave
moving in from the northwest, and yet another wave keeping in high
precip chances for Monday. When its all said and done, we are
still looking at an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain across the
area, with some locations possibly seeing up to 5 inches if
multiple rounds of heavier rain fall over isolated areas.
Lingering precip chances hold on Tuesday, but high pressure tries
to win out for the remainder of the long term and unfortunately
bring the warmer temps back. Currently have highs in the mid 90s
returning Wednesday and Thursday with some drier weather making
its return as well.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1210 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

Scattered cells are popping rapidly across Middle Tennessee, so
we've included TEMPO showers for the next few hours to handle the
increase in convective activity. Overnight, a more organized line
of showers and thunderstorms looks to sweep through the mid state.
Showers may even extend into the morning hours with some lingering
MVFR ceilings.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Nashville      74  87  71  87 /  80  80  40  60
Clarksville    72  85  67  86 /  80  80  40  50
Crossville     69  81  66  81 /  70  90  60  70
Columbia       73  88  71  88 /  60  80  60  70
Cookeville     71  82  69  83 /  60  90  40  60
Jamestown      69  79  66  81 /  70  90  40  60
Lawrenceburg   72  87  70  86 /  60  80  70  70
Murfreesboro   73  87  71  87 /  70  90  40  60
Waverly        72  88  71  87 /  60  90  70  70

&&

.OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Barnwell
LONG TERM....Barnwell
AVIATION.....Rose
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 28, 2:45 AM CDT, 15 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Nashville TN
245 AM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-290745-
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Pickett-Houston-
Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-
Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-
Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-Coffee-
Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
245 AM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middle Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible throughout the
day. A few storms may become strong to severe, with damaging winds
and small hail. Localized heavy downpours will be possible, which may
lead to flash flooding in flood-prone areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered thunderstorms with localized flash flooding will be
possible through the weekend. A few storms may be severe Friday,
with damaging wind gusts being the main concern.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any
information about observed severe weather to the NWS while following
all local, state, and CDC guidelines.

09

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 28, 4:25 PM CDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jul 28, 4:58 PM CDT, 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
458 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

TNZ032-033-065-282230-
Putnam TN-Overton TN-White TN-
458 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Overton, northern White and Putnam Counties through 530 PM CDT...

At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cookeville, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cookeville, Algood, Monterey, Baxter, Burgess Falls State Park and
Hamptons Crossroads.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 280 and 303.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3627 8524 3610 8524 3609 8525 3605 8524
      3600 8526 3604 8564 3622 8564 3621 8563
      3623 8557 3622 8557 3623 8556
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 270DEG 19KT 3614 8556

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Rose
Local storm report, Jul 28, 5:04 PM CDT, 53 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
504 PM CDT THU JUL 28 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0414 PM     LIGHTNING        4 ENE ANTIOCH           36.09N 86.60W
07/28/2022                   DAVIDSON           TN   EMERGENCY MNGR

            REPORTED AT SMITH SPRINGS RECREATION AREA
            OEM REPORTED A LIGHTNING STRIKE TO ONE OF
            THE CAMPSITES.

&&

FB
Special weather statement, Jul 28, 5:23 PM CDT, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
523 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

TNZ009-029>031-282300-
Trousdale TN-Jackson TN-Macon TN-Smith TN-
523 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Smith, west
central Jackson, southern Macon and central Trousdale Counties
through 600 PM CDT...

At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hartsville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Lafayette, Hartsville, Red Boiling Springs, Pleasant Shade and Dixon
Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3629 8613 3648 8619 3659 8587 3633 8578
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 255DEG 13KT 3641 8608

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Rose
Special weather statement, Jul 28, 5:38 PM CDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
538 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

TNZ032-065-282315-
Putnam TN-White TN-
538 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of White and
southeastern Putnam Counties through 615 PM CDT...

At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sparta, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Sparta, Doyle, Hamptons Crossroads and Bakers Crossroads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3589 8523 3588 8522 3586 8523 3584 8560
      3600 8564 3601 8564 3602 8565 3613 8528
      3603 8525 3600 8526 3596 8526 3592 8525
      3591 8522 3590 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 258DEG 17KT 3595 8554

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Rose

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 27, 7:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXSumner23 min
Jul 27, 9:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXMacon, Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner3 hr
Jul 28, 1:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCumberland, Van Buren, Warren65 min
Jul 28, 3:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWilliamson34 min
Jul 28, 3:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXRutherford36 min
Jul 28, 3:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDavidson, Williamson43 min
Jul 28, 3:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCannon, Rutherford, Wilson36 min
Jul 28, 3:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXFentress3 hr
Jul 28, 4:13 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXFentress3 hr
Jul 28, 4:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCannon, DeKalb35 min
Jul 28, 4:32 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXOverton, Pickett118 min
Jul 28, 4:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWarren36 min
Jul 28, 4:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXPutnam32 min
Jul 28, 5:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDeKalb, Warren, White35 min
Jul 28, 5:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMacon, Trousdale37 min
Jul 28, 5:31 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXVan Buren, Warren, White29 min
Jul 28, 5:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXWhite37 min
Jul 28, 6:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXVan Buren34 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.