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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Nashville, TN

May 8, 20245 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this tornado warning at May 8, 2024, 6:10 PM CDT for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 35 min. 4 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
May 8, 2024, 6:10 PM CDT (23:10 UTC)
Expired
May 8, 2024, 6:45 PM CDT
In force
35 min
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Observed
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), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 8, 6:22 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ene Eagleville, TNLucky Ladd Farms received structural damage and has numerous trees down. Time is radar estimated. Tornado damage possible.
May 8, 6:31 PM CDTTORNADO7 Ne Unionville, TNAn EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Threet Rd and New Zion Rd. The tornado moved east along New Zion Rd snapping large branches off from hardwood trees. Trees were uprooted near the intersection of Midland Rd and Jones Rd. The tornado continu
May 8, 6:32 PM CDTTORNADO7 Ne Unionville, TNUpdated info. An EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Threet Rd and New Zion Rd. The tornado moved east along New Zion Rd snapping large branches off from hardwood trees. Trees were uprooted in all directions near the intersection of Midland Rd a
May 8, 6:52 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG8 Ne Unionville, TNPhoto received of large tree down and tree resting on powerlines and on top of a house. Time is radar estimated. Tornado damage possible.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 8, 1:13 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 49 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 2024-05-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2219 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 12:00Z on 2024-05-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 184 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2219 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
640 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
184 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.9
Supercell composite
7.6

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The text

As transmitted.

632 
WFUS54 KOHX 082310
TOROHX
TNC003-117-119-149-187-082345-
/O.NEW.KOHX.TO.W.0021.240508T2310Z-240508T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
610 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

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 645 PM CDT.

* At 610 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles southeast of
  Spring Hill, or 15 miles east of Columbia, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Marshall, southwestern Rutherford, east central Maury,
  southeastern Williamson and northwestern Bedford Counties,
  including the following locations... Rover, Eagleville, Unionville,
  Chapel Hill, and Rockvale.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 65 between mile markers 49 and 54.
 Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 50.

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 3557 8685 3574 8691 3589 8653 3581 8645
      3560 8645
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 252DEG 20KT 3568 8679 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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2 follow-up statements
481 
WWUS54 KOHX 082318 RRA
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
618 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

TNC119-082328-
/O.CAN.KOHX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240508T2345Z/
Maury TN-
618 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...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 900 PM CDT for Middle
Tennessee.

&&

LAT...LON 3563 8677 3579 8678 3589 8653 3581 8645
      3565 8645
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 260DEG 24KT 3570 8666 

$$

TNC003-117-149-187-082345-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240508T2345Z/
Marshall TN-Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Bedford TN-
618 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD...SOUTHEASTERN
WILLIAMSON AND NORTHWESTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...

At 618 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 14 miles east of
Spring Hill, or 18 miles southwest of Murfreesboro, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Chapel Hill, Eagleville, Rover, and Rockvale.

This includes Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 50.
 
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 3563 8677 3579 8678 3589 8653 3581 8645
      3565 8645
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 260DEG 24KT 3570 8666 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

10
013 
WWUS54 KOHX 082324
SVSOHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
624 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

TNC003-117-149-187-082345-
/O.CON.KOHX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240508T2345Z/
Marshall TN-Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Bedford TN-
624 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL...SOUTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD...SOUTHEASTERN
WILLIAMSON AND NORTHWESTERN BEDFORD COUNTIES...

At 624 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles southwest of Murfreesboro, moving east at 30
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...
Eagleville, Rover, and Rockvale.

This includes Interstate 840 between mile markers 43 and 50.
 
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 3566 8672 3580 8675 3589 8653 3581 8645
      3565 8645
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 249DEG 27KT 3573 8659 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 8, 3:52 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXStewart23 min
May 8, 3:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXStewart47 min
May 8, 4:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXMontgomery, Stewart19 min
May 8, 5:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery30 min
May 8, 5:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery, Robertson33 min
May 8, 5:48 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXMontgomery, Robertson, Stewart3 hr
May 8, 5:55 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXRobertson, Sumner35 min
May 8, 6:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXMacon, Sumner33 min
May 8, 6:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXClay, Macon33 min
May 8, 7:10 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXClay, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett50 min
May 8, 7:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXSumner28 min
May 8, 7:23 AM CDTTornado WarningOHXClay, Jackson, Overton37 min
May 8, 7:51 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Macon, Robertson, Sumner, Trousdale3 hr
May 8, 7:54 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXFentress, Overton, Pickett51 min
May 8, 7:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXSmith, Trousdale, Wilson33 min
May 8, 8:35 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXMontgomery, Stewart3 hr
May 8, 8:38 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner, Trousdale3 hr
May 8, 8:58 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXSmith, Wilson3 hr
May 8, 8:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCumberland, Putnam46 min
May 8, 9:45 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXJackson, Overton, Putnam3 hr
May 8, 10:14 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXSmith, Wilson3 hr
May 8, 10:54 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXJackson, Overton, Putnam3 hr
May 8, 11:47 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner, Trousdale3 hr
May 8, 1:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery26 min
May 8, 1:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXMontgomery31 min
May 8, 1:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Montgomery, Robertson47 min
May 8, 2:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCheatham29 min
May 8, 2:06 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXCheatham, Montgomery24 min
May 8, 2:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Robertson35 min
May 8, 2:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Montgomery, Robertson48 min
May 8, 2:35 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner3 hr
May 8, 2:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXStewart49 min
May 8, 2:47 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedOHXMontgomery, Robertson28 min
May 8, 3:09 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXRobertson36 min
May 8, 3:13 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXStewart47 min
May 8, 3:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXHickman, Humphreys, Perry40 min
May 8, 3:37 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXRobertson, Sumner23 min
May 8, 3:42 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXMontgomery, Stewart30 min
May 8, 3:46 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXMontgomery, Stewart3 hr
May 8, 3:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXMontgomery38 min
May 8, 3:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXHouston, Stewart51 min
May 8, 3:56 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXHickman, Humphreys, Perry34 min
May 8, 3:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXMacon, Sumner47 min
May 8, 3:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXHickman, Lewis, Perry, Wayne46 min
May 8, 4:06 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXHouston, Stewart24 min
May 8, 4:09 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOHXHouston, Montgomery, Stewart3 hr
May 8, 4:18 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXLewis, Perry, Wayne27 min
May 8, 4:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXMontgomery, Robertson46 min
May 8, 4:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery45 min
May 8, 4:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery3 hr
May 8, 4:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Robertson38 min
May 8, 4:42 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXHickman, Lewis, Maury33 min
May 8, 4:44 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys and 7 more3 hr
May 8, 4:49 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXDickson, Houston, Montgomery10 min
May 8, 5:00 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXCheatham, Robertson30 min
May 8, 5:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOHXRobertson, Sumner37 min
May 8, 5:10 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXLewis, Maury35 min
May 8, 5:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson46 min
May 8, 5:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOHXRobertson, Sumner37 min
May 8, 5:23 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXDavidson, Robertson, Sumner12 min
May 8, 5:31 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatOHXCheatham, Davidson, Macon, Montgomery, Robertson, Smith and 3 more6 hr
May 8, 5:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, Wilson42 min
May 8, 5:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOHXMacon, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson36 min
May 8, 5:41 PM CDTTornado Warning EmergencyOHXMarshall, Maury, Rutherford, Williamson34 min
May 8, 5:57 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXMacon, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson33 min
May 8, 6:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDavidson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson34 min
May 8, 6:18 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXBedford, Cannon, Davidson, DeKalb, Marshall, Rutherford and 3 more3 hr
May 8, 6:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDeKalb, Jackson, Putnam, Smith, Trousdale, Wilson34 min
May 8, 6:27 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXSmith, Trousdale, Wilson33 min
May 8, 6:36 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXBedford, Cannon, Coffee, Rutherford39 min
May 8, 6:42 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXClay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon and 4 more3 hr
May 8, 6:45 PM CDTTornado WarningOHXDeKalb, Putnam, Smith30 min
May 8, 6:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDeKalb, Putnam, Smith, Warren, White, Wilson40 min
May 8, 6:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXBedford, Marshall, Rutherford, Williamson23 min
May 8, 6:56 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threatOHXRobertson, Sumner15 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.