An active May pattern continued into May 22, 2024, as additional severe thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee. Damaging winds were the primary threat with this activity with numerous trees, mainly in eastern Middle Tennessee, uprooted or snapped.
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The episode as NWS OHX wrote it up.
An active May pattern continued into May 22, 2024, as additional severe thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee. Damaging winds were the primary threat with this activity with numerous trees, mainly in eastern Middle Tennessee, uprooted or snapped. Flash flooding was also reported in Houston County where water rescues had to be performed at a daycare.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at May 22, 11:35 AM CST, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 1235 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (Rest of today through Thursday) Issued at 1151 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024 A few showers and storms were moving across far northern portions of Middle TN. More storms were firing up back across West TN and AR. Look for all this activity to increase in coverage and intensity this afternoon out ahead of a cold front and surface trough. Our most significant coverage and severe risk will come in the 3 PM to 11 PM time frame as the storms from out west move our way while coming together to form a possible MCS. Whether individual cells or an MCS, the main concern this afternoon and evening will be damaging winds. Some hail is possible. Very heavy downpours should be expected, but the storms will be moving fast enough to keep any flooding brief. Capes in our west are already running over 2000 J/kg and short range models show values peaking near 4000. Deep layer shear will approach 45kt, so the storms will have a lot of energy. Thankfully low level shear is not favorable for tornadoes, but the risk is not zero. Thunderstorms will move east and gradually weaken late in the evening. Some additional storms are possible overnight into Thursday morning, but these are not expected to produce widespread severe wx. During the daytime Thursday, additional scattered storms will form. Conditions will become unstable again, so severe wx is a possibility. The setup does not look as organized for Thursday, but still, a few storms may contain gusty winds and large hail. && .LONG TERM... (Thursday Night through next Wednesday) Issued at 1151 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024 We continue to be concerned about stormy wx all the way through Memorial Day. We will be in an unsettled pattern with west southwest flow aloft bringing a series of waves across the region. The air will continue to be unstable and moisture-rich with a deep tropical connection. The holiday weekend will not be a total washout. There will be periods of time and perhaps some entire days when the balmy early summer wx beckons us outdoors. But, we must stay wx aware, because the periods of thunderstorms could bring bouts of severe wx and localized flooding with generally increasing hazard potential through the weekend. Sunday and Memorial Day look the worst at this point with all modes of severe wx in play including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Overall, there are a lot of moving parts in this forecast, so the storm outlooks and forecast details are likely to need adjustment each day. Have fun but stay aware! A drier, cooler, and much less humid pattern is ahead just after Memorial Day. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1233 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 Showers and thunderstorms will affect CKV/BNA/MQY this afternoon with gusty winds and lowered visibilities. CSV/SRB are expected to get some TS, but timing and intensity is a little in question. Will handle with VCTS and amd as necessary through the afternoon. In general, outside of thunderstorms, southwest wind gusts of 20 kts will be common through 00Z. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 68 83 67 83 / 100 80 80 80 Clarksville 66 81 66 81 / 90 80 80 80 Crossville 63 77 62 75 / 70 80 70 80 Columbia 66 82 65 81 / 70 90 70 80 Cookeville 65 78 64 78 / 80 80 70 80 Jamestown 63 78 62 78 / 80 80 60 80 Lawrenceburg 67 81 66 80 / 70 80 70 80 Murfreesboro 66 83 65 81 / 80 80 80 80 Waverly 65 82 66 82 / 80 80 80 80 && .OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SHORT TERM...13 LONG TERM....13 AVIATION.....Unger
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
118 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1211 PM Hail 2 E Tennessee Ridge 36.32N 87.73W
05/22/2024 M0.70 Inch Houston TN Emergency Mngr
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RHPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
148 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0106 PM Hail Clarksville 36.56N 87.35W
05/22/2024 M0.25 Inch Montgomery TN Public
1200 PM Hail 3 W Erin 36.32N 87.76W
05/22/2024 M0.25 Inch Houston TN Public
&&Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
153 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
TNZ005-006-023-025-221930-
Stewart TN-Dickson TN-Montgomery TN-Houston TN-
153 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DICKSON...
MONTGOMERY...SOUTHEASTERN STEWART AND HOUSTON COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM
CDT...
At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Dover to 7 miles northeast of
Erin to 12 miles northeast of McEwen. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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, Dover, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Charlotte, Vanleer,
Cumberland City, Slayden, Palmyra, Woodlawn, Houston County Airport,
Indian Mound, and Cunningham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 8728 3636 8727 3635 8728 3632 8729
3632 8727 3620 8726 3616 8752 3618 8757
3620 8759 3620 8764 3623 8772 3630 8795
3650 8785 3664 8755 3664 8739
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 248DEG 26KT 3648 8771 3637 8760 3625 8750
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
13Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
221 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0218 PM Hail Cumberland Furnace 36.27N 87.36W
05/22/2024 M0.50 Inch Dickson TN Public
&&Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
238 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
TNZ005-006-023>025-222015-
Stewart TN-Dickson TN-Humphreys TN-Montgomery TN-Houston TN-
238 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DICKSON...
SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTHEASTERN STEWART...HOUSTON AND NORTHERN
HUMPHREYS COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM CDT...
At 238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Tennessee Ridge to 13
miles east of Erin. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Waverly, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Vanleer, Cumberland City, Slayden,
Houston County Airport, Palmyra, and Cunningham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
Middle Tennessee.
&&
LAT...LON 3612 8792 3617 8792 3618 8793 3621 8794
3622 8795 3626 8794 3628 8795 3634 8797
3654 8738 3623 8738 3605 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 241DEG 40KT 3623 8792 3636 8748
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
13Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Nashville TN
245 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0242 PM Hail Cumberland City 36.38N 87.64W
05/22/2024 M0.25 Inch Stewart TN Public
&&The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 60 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:12 UTC.
13 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail, 2 lightning, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy rain in Erin caused flash flooding across the area, particularly for areas along and near Erin Branch Creek. A water rescue was performed for nine children and two adults at a daycare along Store Front Drive. No injuries were reported. Damages are unknown.
A strong thunderstorm downed a tree onto a home along Myra Court in Pleasant View. Heavy rain in the area and a saturated ground likely helped the tree fall. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Dime size hail was reported south of Inglewood.
Dime size hail was reported west of Gallatin.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Lick Creek Road near Linden. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Cypress Creek Marina Road in Perry County. Damages are a rough estimate.
A lightning strike was the likely cause of a house fire along Heritage Court in Franklin. Significant damage occurred to the garage of the home, and one resident was rescued. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees along New Harmony Road near Lafayette. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Highway 52 near Lafayette. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees south of Highway 52 near Red Boiling Springs. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Celina and caused roofing damage to a few outbuildings. Damages are a rough estimate.
The attic of a home along Tin Cup Drive in Murfreesboro caught fire after lightning struck the home. Firefighters arrived and were able to quickly extinguish the flames before it spread further. No injuries were reported. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees in the Livingston area. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees along McConnell Road and Cunningham Road in Cornersville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Coleman Road. There was also minor property damage to a fence at the Cornersville High School baseball field. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds lifted a carport along Main Street in Cornersville. Damages are a rough estimate.
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several trees between Cornersville and Belfast. Along Fishing Ford Road, falling trees caused property damage with one house reporting damage to their screened-in porch and their chimney. Damages are a rough estimate.
Facebook user reported several trees down on Memory Creek Road in Allardt with one tree falling onto a house. Damages are a rough estimate.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Tennessee in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Tennessee, May 2024
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1171765, 1168886, 1168887, 1168888, 1171751, 1171753, 1171769, 1168880, 1168881, 1168882, 1168884, 1171782, 1168885, 1168891, 1168892, 1168893, 1168894, 1171756.