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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 76, NWS Nashville, TN
NWS Nashville, TN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 2, 2026, 4:23 PM CDT for 5 counties in Tennessee. It was in force for 21 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 2, 2026, 4:23 PM CDT (21:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 2, 2026, 4:44 PM CDT
- In force
- 21 min
- Issued by
- NWS Nashville, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Cheatham County, TN, Davidson County, TN, Dickson County, TN, Hickman County, TN, Williamson County, TN
The radar
The Nashville radar (KOHX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:26 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 watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 1:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 45 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
- 3326 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -58 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 982 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
569
WUUS54 KOHX 022123
SVROHX
TNC021-037-043-081-187-022215-
/O.NEW.KOHX.SV.W.0076.260702T2123Z-260702T2215Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
423 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Davidson County in Middle Tennessee...
Southeastern Dickson County in Middle Tennessee...
Northwestern Williamson County in Middle Tennessee...
South central Cheatham County in Middle Tennessee...
Northeastern Hickman County in Middle Tennessee...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 423 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fairview, or
12 miles west of Franklin, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
White Bluff, Kingston Springs, Pegram, Burns, Fairview, and Natchez
Trace At Highway 96.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 176 and 195.
Interstate 840 between mile markers 1 and 9.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3605 8691 3590 8697 3592 8728 3608 8729
3618 8717
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 102DEG 12KT 3599 8705
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
40/Sizemore1 follow-up statement
163
WWUS54 KOHX 022144
SVSOHX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
444 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNC021-037-043-081-187-022154-
/O.CAN.KOHX.SV.W.0076.000000T0000Z-260702T2215Z/
Davidson TN-Dickson TN-Williamson TN-Cheatham TN-Hickman TN-
444 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN DAVIDSON...
SOUTHEASTERN DICKSON...NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON...SOUTH CENTRAL
CHEATHAM AND NORTHEASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Nashville.
&&
LAT...LON 3605 8691 3590 8697 3592 8728 3608 8729
3618 8717
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 102DEG 12KT 3601 8714
$$
40/SizemoreWhat 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 2, 12:35 PM CDT, 3 hours 48 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 1232 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
- Dangerous heat and humidity will continue through Independence Day.
- There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms this afternoon and early evening. Scattered storms could produce damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours, and small hail.
- The forecast for next week is not as hot, but very warm and humid with medium chances for showers and storms each day.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 2, 12:35 PM CDT, 3 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 1235 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1232 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 - Dangerous heat and humidity will continue through Independence Day. - There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms this afternoon and early evening. Scattered storms could produce damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours, and small hail. - The forecast for next week is not as hot, but very warm and humid with medium chances for showers and storms each day. && .SHORT TERM... (Rest of today through Saturday) Issued at 1145 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 Heat headlines were extended through Independence Day. NWS Heat Risk levels are extreme today and Friday with slight improvement to borderline Major/Extreme Saturday as the strong upper level ridge begins to break down. The danger to health will continue through fireworks time, so please continue to take appropriate precautions through the holiday. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and early evening with more coverage than yesterday. Today's severe outlook includes a level 2 out of 5 risk area-wide. This will be a very "conditional" day, meaning most areas will not have storms, but those who do have storms could get walloped with damaging downburst winds, torrential downpours, and possibly hail. The latest CAMs suggest most action will occur along and west of I-65, including Nashville Metro. This areal forecast is supported by location of an upper level wave overhead, noted in the 400-250mb potential vorticity field. Sounding parameters are impressive and greater than yesterday with up to 5000 SB CAPE, 1400 DCAPE, steep low to mid level lapse rates, and 1.75" precipitable water. Timing of diurnally driven storms will be mostly between 2 PM and 8 PM. Brief, local flash flooding will also be a concern with rainfall rates potentially 1 to 2 inches per hour. Storms should die off quickly in the evening, mostly by 9 PM CDT. Overnight, patchy fog will occur in areas that receive rain. Otherwise, the overnight will be quite muggy. Friday will be another hot and humid day with scattered storms. Heat index values will once again peak mostly in the 105-100 range. Severe storm parameters do not look as impressive for Friday, but we may still see a few cells with gusty winds and torrential downpours. The same diurnal pattern will continue Friday evening with scattered storms ending early evening then muggy, uncomfortable conditions through the night. Saturday (Independence Day) will bring a very slight drop in temperatures and heat index values as the upper ridge begins to break down. But, it will continue to be dangerously hot until sunset. Scattered showers and storms will develop in the heat of the day and could impact fireworks and other outdoor events. We are not under a severe storm outlook at this time, but there will be enough instability for a few typical strong summer afternoon storms with gusty winds and downpours. && .LONG TERM... (Friday Night through next Thursday) Issued at 1145 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 The upper ridge will weaken and drift eastward early next week. This will get us into a little more active pattern with a series of weak disturbances crossing the region. It will still be summer-time with hot and humid conditions, but temperatures will be closer to normal throughout next week. Highs will be mostly in the lower 90s. There will be medium (40 to 50 percent) chances for showers and storms each day with mostly diurnal activity peaking in the late afternoon. There are no significant indications for severe wx next week, but a few storms could bring gusty winds and heavy downpours each day. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1232 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 TAFs are VFR across Middle Tennessee airports with vrb winds 5-7 kts due to a ridge of high pressure in the area. However, there's lots of instability in the area today and thunderstorms are expected near BNA, MQY, and CKV this afternoon. These sites have TEMPOs for 20-24z, but tcu is already being observed on satellite and METARs. Might have to adjust if development gets going early. Convection will wane this evening and all sites have ~30% thunder chances tomorrow afternoon, so went ahead and added a PROB30 to the BNA TAF. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 78 98 77 96 / 30 30 10 30 Clarksville 77 97 75 95 / 30 30 20 40 Crossville 73 94 71 91 / 10 40 20 30 Columbia 75 98 74 96 / 20 40 20 30 Cookeville 74 95 72 92 / 10 40 20 30 Jamestown 72 94 71 92 / 10 30 10 30 Lawrenceburg 75 95 73 93 / 20 40 20 30 Murfreesboro 76 99 74 97 / 10 40 20 30 Waverly 76 97 74 95 / 20 40 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 from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM CDT Saturday for TNZ005>010-023>032-056>064-075-093>095. Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT Saturday for TNZ011-033-034-065-066- 077>080. && SHORT TERM...13 LONG TERM....13 AVIATION.....Sizemore
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 2, 2:20 PM CDT, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
220 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ008-027-022000-
Davidson TN-Sumner TN-
220 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN DAVIDSON AND
SOUTHWESTERN SUMNER COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM CDT...
At 220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hermitage, or 9 miles east of Nashville, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Madison, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Millersville, Lakewood, Old
Hickory, Hermitage, Whites Creek, and Green Hill.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 218 and 221.
Interstate 65 between mile markers 88 and 99.
Interstate 24 between mile markers 40 and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3625 8658 3625 8659 3619 8657 3614 8664
3625 8685 3640 8666
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 139DEG 8KT 3622 8662
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 3:05 PM CDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
305 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ025-057-060-022030-
Hickman TN-Dickson TN-Maury TN-
305 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL DICKSON...
NORTHWESTERN MAURY AND EASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM CDT...
At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Centerville, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Dickson, Centerville, Primm Springs, Williamsport, Lyles, and Bon
Aqua.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 169 and 173.
Interstate 840 between mile markers 4 and 5.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3606 8740 3596 8721 3585 8721 3585 8720
3567 8719 3565 8747
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 111DEG 14KT 3583 8728
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 3:08 PM CDT, 1 hour 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
308 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ026-027-059-061-062-022100-
Rutherford TN-Williamson TN-Davidson TN-Cheatham TN-Marshall TN-
308 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN DAVIDSON...NORTH
CENTRAL MARSHALL...WEST CENTRAL RUTHERFORD...WILLIAMSON AND
SOUTHEASTERN CHEATHAM COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM CDT...
At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nolensville, or near Franklin, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Nolensville, Forest Hills, Oak
Hill, Belle Meade, Thompson's Station, Pegram, Bellevue, Chapel Hill,
Eagleville, Bells Bend, Triune, and Natchez Trace At Highway 96.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 191 and 206.
Interstate 65 between mile markers 55 and 79.
Interstate 840 between mile markers 25 and 48.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3586 8654 3562 8669 3570 8679 3571 8679
3571 8681 3584 8697 3614 8707 3626 8691
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 125DEG 12KT 3592 8675
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 3:34 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
334 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ024-025-057-058-060-022115-
Hickman TN-Dickson TN-Lewis TN-Humphreys TN-Maury TN-
334 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LEWIS...
SOUTHWESTERN DICKSON...NORTHWESTERN MAURY...EAST CENTRAL HUMPHREYS
AND HICKMAN COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT...
At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Centerville, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hohenwald, Centerville, Gordonsburg, Bon Aqua, Kimmins, Pinewood,
Hampshire, Primm Springs, Williamsport, Lyles, and Nunnelly.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 155 and 170.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3599 8731 3562 8714 3547 8758 3609 8762
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 100DEG 8KT 3579 8737
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 4:20 PM CDT, 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
420 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
TNZ006-007-026-022200-
Robertson TN-Cheatham TN-Montgomery TN-
420 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MONTGOMERY...NORTHERN CHEATHAM
AND SOUTHWESTERN ROBERTSON COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM CDT...
At 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Coopertown, or 11 miles north of Ashland City, moving northwest at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Clarksville, Ashland City, Coopertown, Pleasant View, Woodlawn, and
Cheatham Dam.
This includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 1 and 30.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3664 8714 3639 8691 3637 8691 3623 8709
3627 8716 3628 8716 3629 8717 3629 8716
3631 8716 3631 8721 3633 8723 3633 8724
3657 8763 3664 8764
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 139DEG 10KT 3642 8707
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
40/SizemoreLocal storm report, Jul 2, 4:21 PM CDT, 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
421 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0340 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 WSW Nolensville 35.94N 86.66W
07/02/2026 Williamson TN Public
Two power poles were blown over on
Nolensville Rd north of York Rd.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 7:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 42 min |
| Jul 1, 7:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Maury | 32 min |
| Jul 1, 7:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 32 min |
| Jul 2, 2:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 26 min |
| Jul 2, 2:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Williamson | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 2:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Davidson | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 3:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Hickman | 25 min |
| Jul 2, 3:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Williamson | 52 min |
| Jul 2, 3:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Williamson | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 3:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 3:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Hickman, Lewis | 41 min |
| Jul 2, 3:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Hickman | 41 min |
| Jul 2, 3:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Rutherford, Williamson | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 4:03 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 4:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 4:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 4:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 49 min |
| Jul 2, 4:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Stewart | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 4:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Rutherford | 29 min |
| Jul 2, 5:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Stewart | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 5:07 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson | 3 hr |
| Jul 2, 5:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 5:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Perry | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 5:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Stewart | 57 min |
| Jul 2, 5:28 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Montgomery | 2 hr |
| Jul 2, 5:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Coffee | 50 min |
| Jul 2, 5:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Montgomery | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 6:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Giles | 67 min |
| Jul 2, 6:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Stewart | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 6:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Montgomery | 41 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.