Tornado Warning Issued for Central Hardin County, Tennessee Until 9:15 PM CDT

Source: NOAA · Hardin County, 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 Tornado Warning for central Hardin County until 9:15 PM CDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

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Record type
Tornado Warning
Affected area
Hardin County, Tennessee
Issued
April 4, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Memphis

Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hardin County, Tennessee.

Alert Details

A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Memphis for central Hardin County in west Tennessee. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers central Hardin County. Impacted locations include:

  • Savannah
  • Pickwick Landing State Park
  • Pickwick Dam
  • Olive Hill
  • Counce
  • Lowryville
  • Hamburg
  • Bruton Branch
  • Center Star
  • Maddox
  • Walkertown
  • Olivehill
  • Childers Hill

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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 immediately and protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 8:41 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pickwick Dam, or near Pickwick Landing State Park, moving northeast at 45 mph.

  • Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail (1.00 inch).
  • Source: Radar indicated rotation.
  • Potential Impacts: 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, and tree damage is likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective from 8:41 PM CDT until 9:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for central Hardin County until 9:15 PM CDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Hardin County, Tennessee. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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