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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 71, NWS Nashville, TN
NWS Nashville, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 1, 2026, 6:28 PM CDT for Lawrence County, Lewis County, Wayne County, 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 outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 1, 2026, 6:28 PM CDT (23:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 1, 2026, 7:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Nashville, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Lawrence County, TN, Lewis County, TN, Wayne County, TN
The radar
The Nashville radar (KOHX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:29 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 128 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
- 2065 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -205 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1158 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 19 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
870
WUUS54 KOHX 012328
SVROHX
TNC099-101-181-020015-
/O.NEW.KOHX.SV.W.0071.260701T2328Z-260702T0015Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
628 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Lewis County in Middle Tennessee...
Northeastern Wayne County in Middle Tennessee...
Northwestern Lawrence County in Middle Tennessee...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles east of
Waynesboro, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Hohenwald, Waynesboro, and Flatwoods.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 8790 3548 8787 3547 8786 3547 8784
3549 8780 3549 8775 3548 8772 3550 8771
3551 8769 3554 8768 3558 8755 3529 8734
3510 8760 3546 8794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 148DEG 21KT 3530 8754
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
101 follow-up statement
251
WWUS54 KOHX 012354
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
654 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
TNC099-020003-
/O.CAN.KOHX.SV.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260702T0015Z/
Lawrence TN-
654 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN LAWRENCE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 8792 3546 8790 3548 8787 3547 8784
3549 8780 3549 8775 3548 8772 3550 8771
3551 8769 3554 8768 3558 8755 3545 8745
3541 8748 3541 8751 3540 8752 3540 8757
3530 8758 3518 8767 3545 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 123DEG 18KT 3535 8769
$$
TNC101-181-020015-
/O.CON.KOHX.SV.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260702T0015Z/
Lewis TN-Wayne TN-
654 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN LEWIS AND NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTIES...
At 653 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Waynesboro,
moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Hohenwald, Waynesboro, and Flatwoods.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 8792 3546 8790 3548 8787 3547 8784
3549 8780 3549 8775 3548 8772 3550 8771
3551 8769 3554 8768 3558 8755 3545 8745
3541 8748 3541 8751 3540 8752 3540 8757
3530 8758 3518 8767 3545 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 123DEG 18KT 3535 8769
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
10What 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 1, 6:11 PM CDT, 17 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 601 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
- Expect dangerous heat and humidity through late this week. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Friday for much of the area.
- High temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s across the warning area, with afternoon heat index values as hot as 110+. Overnight lows will also remain uncomfortably warm, only falling into the mid to upper 70s most areas.
- Low chances for rain and storms will begin to emerge today, with better chances this weekend. The strongest storms may produce gusty winds and very heavy rainfall.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 1, 6:11 PM CDT, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 611 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 601 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026 - Expect dangerous heat and humidity through late this week. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Friday for much of the area. - High temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s across the warning area, with afternoon heat index values as hot as 110+. Overnight lows will also remain uncomfortably warm, only falling into the mid to upper 70s most areas. - Low chances for rain and storms will begin to emerge today, with better chances this weekend. The strongest storms may produce gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. && .SHORT TERM... (Rest of today through Thursday Night) Issued at 1110 AM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026 The upper-level ridge that has been bringing us our hot conditions is slowly beginning to move northeast of us. As the high pressure begins to move away, the chances for our typically summertime showers and storms will return, especially in the southern half of our region. A small upper-level disturbance is moving into our area from the east, providing just enough lift for potential pop-up showers and storms today and tomorrow. We are outlooked for a marginal severe risk both today and tomorrow, with the primary threats being strong winds and heavy rainfall with any storms that do develop. Unfortunately, the hot and dangerous conditions are going to continue to persist throughout the week. The highs today and tomorrow will be in the mid to upper 90s across the area, accompanied by dew points in the low to mid 70s. With that combination, the heat index will hover in the 100-110 degree range both days during the afternoon. As the upper-level ridge slowly begins to pull away, winds will increase ever so slightly, though not enough to bring any kind of real relief from the heat. Low temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 70s, providing minimal relief from the heat. && .LONG TERM... (Friday through next Wednesday) Issued at 1110 AM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026 As we head into the 4th of July weekend, the upper-level ridge will continue to weaken and move towards the east. This will lower the temperatures slightly throughout the forecast period, though the heat will still be present with afternoon heat indexes remaining near or slightly above 100 through at least Monday. As we head into Monday, an upper-level trough will begin to swing through the Mississippi River Valley, providing the first meaningful relief from this extended period of intense heat as temperatures will begin to fall near climatological norms. For the 4th of July, afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, potentially impacting any outdoor activities. The coverage of these pop-up storms should decrease the further we get from sunset on Saturday. As the upper-level ridge loses its influence over the area, shower and thunderstorm chances will begin to increase heading into Sunday. As the aforementioned upper-level trough begins to swing near our region on Monday, widespread rain and thunderstorm chances will return to our forecast. As the winds aloft will be very light, any storms that do develop will move slowly. In combination with the high rain rates with these storms due to an abundance of low-level moisture, localized flash flooding will be possible. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 601 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026 VFR. Isolated showers and storms will have a low chance to impact terminals during the afternoon hours tomorrow, and confidence remains low on timing and exact coverage for TAF mention. Fog for KCSV/KSRB likely with calm winds and surface moisture, otherwise expecting light and variable winds with VFR conditions through the TAF period. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 79 99 78 99 / 10 20 10 40 Clarksville 77 97 77 97 / 10 20 10 30 Crossville 72 94 72 95 / 0 20 10 40 Columbia 76 99 75 99 / 0 30 10 40 Cookeville 73 94 73 95 / 0 20 10 30 Jamestown 71 94 72 95 / 10 10 10 40 Lawrenceburg 76 96 75 97 / 0 30 20 30 Murfreesboro 76 100 75 100 / 10 20 10 40 Waverly 76 97 75 98 / 10 30 20 40 && .OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT Friday for TNZ005>010- 023>032-056>064-075-093>095. Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT Friday for TNZ011-033-034-065-066- 077>080. && SHORT TERM...Cravens LONG TERM....Cravens AVIATION.....Barnwell
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 1, 5:43 PM CDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
543 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
TNZ094-095-012330-
Lawrence TN-Giles TN-
543 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LAWRENCE AND
SOUTHWESTERN GILES COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM CDT...
At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lexington, or 14 miles south of Lawrenceburg, moving northwest at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lawrenceburg, Loretto, St. Joseph, Minor Hill, Leoma, Westpoint, and
Iron City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3500 8760 3503 8761 3504 8758 3505 8758
3506 8759 3514 8759 3516 8757 3520 8758
3530 8737 3500 8702
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 119DEG 19KT 3503 8733
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BarnwellSpecial weather statement, Jul 1, 6:11 PM CDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
611 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
TNZ058-060-093>095-020000-
Lawrence TN-Wayne TN-Lewis TN-Maury TN-Giles TN-
611 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LEWIS...NORTHEASTERN
WAYNE...NORTHERN LAWRENCE...SOUTHWESTERN MAURY AND NORTHWESTERN GILES
COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM CDT...
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds ahead of a
strong thunderstorm near Lawrenceburg, moving northwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lawrenceburg, Hohenwald, Waynesboro, Mount Pleasant, Summertown,
Ethridge, and Henryville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3528 8713 3515 8758 3538 8775 3556 8753
3554 8718
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 148DEG 29KT 3531 8740
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
10Local storm report, Jul 1, 6:16 PM CDT, 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
616 PM CDT Wed Jul 1 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0559 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 9 NW Minor Hill 35.13N 87.28W
07/01/2026 Lawrence TN 911 Call Center
Tree fell into home on Shoally Branch Road.
Time estimated from radar.
&&
JBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 5:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Lawrence | 47 min |
| Jul 1, 5:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Giles, Lawrence | 55 min |
| Jul 1, 6:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Lawrence, Lewis | 49 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.