Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Giles and Lawrence Counties in Middle Tennessee
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Giles and Lawrence counties until 7:45 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Middle Tennessee
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Nashville TN
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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