Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wayne and Perry Counties in Middle Tennessee
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NOAA issued it on April 4, 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 Wayne and southern Perry counties until 9:30 PM CDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Middle Tennessee
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Nashville
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 Wayne County and southern Perry County in Middle Tennessee. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated conditions showing a severe thunderstorm near Savannah, moving northeast at 55 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions and communities:
- Counties: Wayne County and Southern Perry County
- Locations: Waynesboro, Collinwood, Clifton, Flatwoods, and Lutts
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop rapidly during severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, seek shelter immediately in a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. Note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for Middle Tennessee until 3:00 AM CDT.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is anticipated, with damage to vehicles expected.
- Additional Threats: The National Weather Service has indicated that a tornado is possible during this event.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:44 PM CDT on March 15 and is effective until 9:30 PM CDT. The broader Tornado Watch for the region continues through 3:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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