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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 66, NWS Nashville, TN
NWS Nashville, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 6, 2022, 2:28 PM CDT for 4 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 47 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
- May 6, 2022, 2:28 PM CDT (19:28 UTC)
- Expired
- May 6, 2022, 3:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Nashville, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Clay County, TN, Fentress County, TN, Overton County, TN, Pickett County, TN
The radar
The Nashville radar (KOHX), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 12:41 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 130 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
- 260 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -118 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 620 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
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 May 6, 2:04 PM CDT, 24 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 6, 2:04 PM CDT, 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 204 PM CDT Fri May 6 2022 .DISCUSSION... We're in the midst of it at forecast time. Quite a few storms are on radar and some are spitting out plenty of hail and gusty winds. These storms will be moving into an area which should sustain them as they push across the rest of the mid-state this afternoon. A Tornado Watch has been issued for 3 Cumberland Plateau counties, as well. Bottom line, severe weather, while the likelihood remains relatively low, is still possible through 4 or 5 pm CDT. This is when we expect shear values to drop off to the point where severe weather will become much less likely. In addition, the second thing we're waiting for is the passage of the frontal boundary responsible for lifting these storms. At forecast time, it's just now breaking into our far northwest counties. As it progresses across the area and winds become northwest, expect the severe weather threat to end. That may not preclude your from seeing a shower or hearing a rumble of thunder, but know that once the wind shifts, you should be out of the woods. Rains could linger into Saturday morning on the Plateau, but by noon on Saturday, rains should completely east of us and once they are, we're in line for an extended period of dry weather. In fact, we're going to get a shot of summer to start next week as a rather amplified upper ridge traverses the region. Lows 90s will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Once the ridge gets east of us, we should drop back into the 80s, but this is still above seasonal norms for Middle TN. Our next shot of rain may not be until a week from today as a large upper low retrogrades towards the Atlantic seaboard, so you gardeners may need to get the water buckets out and keep them out for awhile. && .AVIATION... 18Z TAF DISCUSSION. Current VFR conditions at all TAF sites will become MVFR by 22/23Z as the surface front moves through central TN. Unless a terminal has a thunderstorm pass directly overhead VIS should stay good. Winds are southwesterly and will turn more westerly with the front and then northwesterly after FROPA. Winds will be gusting 20-25kts. The gusts may relax a bit overnight and pick back up again Saturday late morning/early afternoon. All TAF sites expected to become IFR overnight and CSV could even become LIFR. IFR will remain through the TAF period. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 54 65 50 74 56 / 40 10 0 0 0 Clarksville 53 66 48 72 56 / 20 0 0 0 0 Crossville 51 58 47 67 50 / 90 60 20 0 0 Columbia 53 67 48 75 56 / 30 10 0 0 0 Lawrenceburg 54 66 49 74 55 / 30 10 0 0 0 Waverly 53 67 48 75 58 / 20 0 0 0 0 && .OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE. && DISCUSSION......Unger AVIATION........12
Hazardous weather outlook, May 6, 6:54 AM CDT, 7 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Nashville TN 654 AM CDT Fri May 6 2022 TNZ005>011-023>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-071200- 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- 654 AM CDT Fri May 6 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middle Tennessee. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this morning through the late afternoon across Middle Tennessee, especially along and east of I-65. Main hazards with any severe thunderstorm that develops will be damaging winds and small hail. The formation of a tornado or two can not be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .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. 06
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 6, 1:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
126 PM CDT Fri May 6 2022
TNZ061-075-061900-
Bedford TN-Marshall TN-
126 PM CDT Fri May 6 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Marshall and
Bedford Counties through 200 PM CDT...
At 126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Lewisburg to Fayetteville. Movement was east
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Shelbyville, Lewisburg, Cornersville, Wartrace, Bell Buckle, Belfast
and Raus.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 23 and 28.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3526 8682 3532 8685 3530 8686 3532 8691
3534 8690 3537 8692 3566 8631 3565 8630
3564 8627 3541 8627 3538 8633 3536 8633
3535 8641 3532 8643 3536 8649 3535 8653
3537 8659 3533 8660 3531 8668 3525 8675
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 249DEG 39KT 3552 8669 3511 8668
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ShamburgerSpecial weather statement, May 6, 1:36 PM CDT, 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
136 PM CDT Fri May 6 2022
TNZ030>032-064-065-061900-
Putnam TN-De Kalb TN-Jackson TN-Smith TN-White TN-
136 PM CDT Fri May 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Smith,
De Kalb, southwestern Jackson, northwestern White and western Putnam
Counties through 200 PM CDT...
At 136 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Cookeville, Smithville, Gainesboro, Baxter, Gordonsville, Hickman,
Alexandria, Dowelltown, Liberty, Hamptons Crossroads, Bakers
Crossroads, Burgess Falls State Park, Center Hill Lake, Granville and
Edgar Evans State Park.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 260 and 290.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3585 8586 3607 8604 3639 8571 3607 8538
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 229DEG 24KT 3601 8587
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ShamburgerSpecial weather statement, May 6, 1:40 PM CDT, 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
140 PM CDT Fri May 6 2022
TNZ032-065-066-061915-
Putnam TN-Cumberland TN-White TN-
140 PM CDT Fri May 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Cumberland, eastern White and southeastern Putnam Counties through
215 PM CDT...
At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Sparta, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size 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...
Crossville, Monterey, Pleasant Hill and Virgin Falls State Natural
Area.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 302 and 314.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for Middle
Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3581 8534 3594 8545 3616 8524 3594 8499
TIME...MOT...LOC 1840Z 236DEG 21KT 3592 8532
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ShamburgerLocal storm report, May 6, 1:43 PM CDT, 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
143 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0110 PM HAIL 6 SSW CROSSVILLE 35.87N 85.07W
05/06/2022 M2.25 INCH CUMBERLAND TN PUBLIC
LAKE TANSI.
&&
SWULocal storm report, May 6, 1:59 PM CDT, 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
159 PM CDT FRI MAY 6 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0154 PM HAIL 4 ESE BERRY HILL 36.11N 86.70W
05/06/2022 E0.88 INCH DAVIDSON TN PUBLIC
ANTIOCH.
&&
SWULocal storm report, May 6, 2:22 PM CDT, 6 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 7:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Fentress, Pickett | 28 min |
| May 5, 9:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Lincoln | 26 min |
| May 6, 10:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Smith | 35 min |
| May 6, 11:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Clay, Jackson | 31 min |
| May 6, 11:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Overton | 32 min |
| May 6, 12:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Lewis, Perry | 35 min |
| May 6, 12:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Coffee | 28 min |
| May 6, 12:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Marshall, Maury | 48 min |
| May 6, 1:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Cheatham, Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson | 48 min |
| May 6, 1:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Cumberland | 29 min |
| May 6, 1:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Bedford | 34 min |
| May 6, 1:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | DeKalb, Jackson, Putnam | 24 min |
| May 6, 1:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Cumberland | 35 min |
| May 6, 1:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Wilson | 35 min |
| May 6, 1:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Overton, Putnam, White | 33 min |
| May 6, 2:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Rutherford, Wilson | 15 min |
| May 6, 2:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Wilson | 28 min |
| May 6, 2:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cumberland | 21 min |
| May 6, 2:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson | 30 min |
| May 6, 3:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Jackson, Putnam, Smith | 50 min |
| May 6, 3:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Macon | 28 min |
| May 6, 6:23 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Smith, Wilson | 112 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.