The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Smith County in Middle Tennessee...
Northern De Kalb County in Middle Tennessee...
Southwestern Putnam County in Middle Tennessee...
* Until 815 AM CST
* At 751 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Gordonsville, or 10 miles south of Carthage,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Gordonsville around 755 AM CST.
Baxter around 815 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Center
Hill Lake, Burgess Falls State Park, Edgar Evans State Park, Hickman
and Alexandria.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
