Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in Middle Tennessee

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVROHX) for several counties in Middle Tennessee. The alert was issued at 11:50 PM CDT on March 15 and remains in effect until 12:30 AM CDT on March 16.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Middle Tennessee:

• Western Overton County
• Eastern Smith County
• Northern De Kalb County
• Jackson County
• Clay County
• Eastern Macon County
• Putnam County

Specific locations impacted include Cookeville, Livingston, Celina, Gainesboro, Algood, Baxter, Gordonsville, Red Boiling Springs, Hickman, Dowelltown, Liberty, Whitleyville, Moss, Burgess Falls State Park, Rickman, Center Hill Lake, Granville, Dale Hollow Lake, Edgar Evins State Park, and Cummins Falls State Park. This warning also includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 258 and 292.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a separate Tornado Watch remains in effect until 3:00 AM CDT for Middle Tennessee.

Expected Conditions

At 11:50 PM CDT, radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northeast of Red Boiling Springs to near Gordonsville to 9 miles west of Smithville. The storms are moving east at 45 mph.

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

• Issued: March 15 at 11:50 PM CDT
• Expiration: March 16 at 12:30 AM CDT