Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lincoln, Moore, and Franklin Counties in Middle Tennessee

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Middle Tennessee. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions showing a severe storm moving through the region. The warning is classified under the NWS alert type code SVW.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Middle Tennessee:

• Lincoln County
• Central Moore County
• Southwestern Franklin County

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Huntland, Petersburg, Lincoln, Howell, Hurdlow, Mimosa, Smithland, and Coldwater.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Shelter should be sought immediately as the storm approaches.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
• Movement: As of 7:58 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Ardmore, or 9 miles southeast of Pulaski, moving east at 30 mph.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 7:58 PM CST on February 26, 2026. The warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM CST this evening.