Tennessee Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/06/2026 05:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:22AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2026 - 5:22am
Expires: 
May 6, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
At 721 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Ardmore, or 11 miles west of Fayetteville, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Winchester, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Decherd, Estill Springs, Cowan, Huntland, Tims Ford Lake, Sewanee, and Anderson.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Moore; Lincoln; Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL