Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Moore, Lincoln, and Franklin Counties in Middle Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Middle Tennessee until 12:15 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Moore, Lincoln, and Franklin Counties in Middle Tennessee. This alert was issued at 11:11 PM CDT after radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from near Lewisburg to 14 miles south of Pulaski, moving east at 45 mph.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions in Middle Tennessee are under the warning:
- Moore County
- Lincoln County
- Franklin County
Impacted locations include Winchester, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Ardmore, Huntland, Petersburg, and Tims Ford Lake.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for Middle Tennessee until 3:00 AM CDT.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
- Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) is possible.
- Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Tornado Threat: Tornadoes are considered possible within this storm system.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 12:15 AM CDT on March 16, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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