Severe Thunderstorms Tear Through Middle Tennessee Early Monday Morning
Severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail swept across Middle Tennessee early Monday, threatening multiple counties and Interstate 65.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail swept across Middle Tennessee early Monday morning, prompting multiple warnings from the National Weather Service and threatening damage to roofs, siding, and trees across a wide area.
The National Weather Service Nashville office issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 3:46 AM CDT that remained in effect until 4:00 AM CDT. At the time of the warning, radar indicated a severe storm located eight miles southwest of Petersburg, or 12 miles northwest of Fayetteville, moving east at 60 mph.
Multiple Counties Under Warning
The storm system impacted numerous communities across Middle Tennessee. Locations in the path of the severe weather included Shelbyville, Lewisburg, Pulaski, Ardmore, Cornersville, Elkton, Minor Hill, Lynnville, Belfast, Goodspring, Frankewing, Prospect, and Farmington, according to the National Weather Service.
A separate severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama at 3:41 AM CDT, covering Moore County, Lincoln County, and western Franklin County in Middle Tennessee. This warning remained in effect until 4:45 AM CDT.
Interstate Travel Affected
The storm system posed particular risks for Interstate 65 travelers, with severe weather conditions affecting the highway between mile markers 1 and 35. The National Weather Service warned motorists to expect hazardous driving conditions in these areas.
At 3:41 AM CDT, radar showed another severe thunderstorm located 10 miles northeast of Pulaski, moving east at 50 mph with 60 mph wind gusts. Additional locations impacted by this system included Winchester, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Huntland, Petersburg, Tims Ford Lake, Lincoln, and Howell.
Weather Service Warnings
Both National Weather Service offices emphasized the potential for significant property damage. The storms carried the threat of damaging winds capable of downing trees and power lines, along with hail that could damage vehicles and property.
The severe weather was part of a broader storm system that had been tracking eastward across the region during the early morning hours. Radar data indicated the storms maintained their intensity as they moved through the affected counties.
Residents in the warned areas were advised to take shelter and avoid travel if possible during the height of the storm activity. The National Weather Service continued monitoring the system as it progressed eastward through the early morning hours.
