Tornado Warning Issued for Giles and Lawrence Counties in Middle Tennessee
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NOAA issued it on April 5, 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 southeastern Lawrence and southern Giles counties until 11:45 PM CDT following radar-indicated rotation.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Middle Tennessee
- Issued
- April 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Nashville TN
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 Middle Tennessee.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Lawrence County and southern Giles County in Middle Tennessee. The alert was issued at 10:56 PM CDT on March 15, 2026, after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Southeastern Lawrence County in Middle Tennessee
- Southern Giles County in Middle Tennessee
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Pulaski, Goodspring, Frankewing, Minor Hill, and Elkton. This warning also covers Interstate 65 between mile markers 7 and 22.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the affected area should move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows at all costs. 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 10:56 PM CDT, the storm was located 7 miles northeast of Lexington, or 14 miles south of Lawrenceburg, moving northeast at 55 mph.
- Hazard: Tornado and hail up to .75 inches.
- Source: Radar indicated rotation.
- Impact: 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 immediately and is set to expire at 11:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. The storm is expected to be near Pulaski around 11:10 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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