Special Weather Statement for Clay; Jackson; Putnam +1 more
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What is happening
At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gainesboro, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for Middle Tennessee.
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At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gainesboro, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Cookeville, Gainesboro, Algood, Monterey, Whitleyville, Rickman, and Cummins Falls State Park. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 285 and 304.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Nashville TN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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