Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Rutherford and Wilson Counties in Middle Tennessee

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVROHX) for portions of Middle Tennessee. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions observed at 10:56 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northern Rutherford County in Middle Tennessee
• Southern Wilson County in Middle Tennessee

Specific locations impacted include Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Nolensville, Watertown, Walterhill, Cedars Of Lebanon State Park, Lascassas, and Tuckers Crossroads. The warning also covers several major transit routes, including:

• Interstate 40 between mile markers 244 and 249
• Interstate 24 between mile markers 64 and 76
• Interstate 840 between mile markers 46 and 70

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

At 10:56 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Smyrna, or 10 miles northwest of Murfreesboro, moving northeast at 45 mph.

• Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
• Source: Radar indicated.
• Hail: Radar indicates potential hail up to .75 inches.
• Impact: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 10:56 PM CDT and is set to expire at 11:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.