Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Expire Across Middle Tennessee After Power Outages
Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings expired across Middle Tennessee after storms brought 60 mph winds and power outages to Marshall County.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings issued across Middle Tennessee on Saturday morning expired as storms weakened below severe limits, but emergency management officials reported power outages in Marshall County as the weather system moved through the region.
The National Weather Service Nashville office issued the final warning at 11:38 a.m. CDT, which expired at 11:45 a.m., stating that “the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.” However, forecasters warned that heavy rain remained possible with the thunderstorm.
Storm System Brings 60 MPH Winds and Hail
The severe weather began developing around 11:07 a.m. when the National Weather Service issued the first warning for a storm located seven miles northwest of Waynesboro, moving southeast at 35 mph. The storm system produced 60 mph wind gusts and hail ranging from nickel size to half dollar size across multiple counties.
Emergency management officials in Marshall County reported power outages as the storm system moved through the area. The storm tracked through Wayne County, Perry County, Moore County, Franklin County, and parts of northeastern Lincoln County and north central Jackson County in Alabama.
Multiple Communities Impacted
The National Weather Service Huntsville office issued warnings for storms affecting Winchester, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Huntland, Sewanee, Tims Ford Lake, Hytop, and Lexie Crossroads. The Nashville office’s warnings covered Waynesboro, Collinwood, Clifton, and Flatwoods.
At 11:30 a.m., radar showed a severe thunderstorm located over Lynchburg, continuing its southeast trajectory at 35 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail. The storm was expected to bring damage to roofs, siding, and trees, along with potential hail damage to vehicles.
Weather Service Coordinates Multi-Office Response
Both the National Weather Service offices in Nashville and Huntsville coordinated the severe weather response, issuing overlapping warnings for the fast-moving storm system. The warnings covered portions of Middle Tennessee and northeastern Alabama as the storm maintained its consistent southeast movement at 35 mph.
The storm system produced varying hail sizes across different locations, with half dollar-size hail reported near Waynesboro and smaller nickel-size hail in other areas. Wind speeds remained consistent at 60 mph throughout the storm’s path, according to radar indications and emergency management reports.
All severe thunderstorm warnings for the region expired at 11:45 a.m. CDT as the storm system weakened and moved out of the immediate threat area. Residents in affected areas were advised to continue monitoring weather conditions for potential heavy rainfall.
