Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for West Tennessee Counties Including Madison and Haywood

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of West Tennessee. The alert was issued at 10:47 AM CDT following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in West Tennessee:

• Southeastern Crockett County
• Northeastern Fayette County
• Northwestern Hardeman County
• Haywood County
• Western Madison County

Impacted locations include Jackson, Brownsville, Fairview, Three Way, Bemis, Holly Grove, Adair, Hillville, Dancyville, Mercer, Cloverport, Stanton, Medon, Asbury, Neely, Allens, Belmont, Huntersville, Hickory Point, and Westover. This also includes Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 36 and 81.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from wind-blown debris or hail.

Expected Conditions

At 10:47 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Dancyville, or 12 miles southwest of Brownsville, moving east at 50 mph.

• 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.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 10:47 AM CDT on March 11. The warning is currently set to expire at 11:30 AM CDT.