Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Giles and Lawrence Counties in Middle Tennessee

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Middle Tennessee. The alert was triggered at 7:21 PM CST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Lexington, located approximately 18 miles south of Lawrenceburg, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Lawrence County in Middle Tennessee
• Southern Giles County in Middle Tennessee
• Impacted Locations: Ardmore, Elkton, Minor Hill, and Prospect.
• Travel Impact: This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 1 and 11.

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 flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

According to the NWS, the following hazards are present with this storm system:

• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause significant damage to vehicles.
• Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 7:21 PM CST on February 26, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM CST.