Tennessee Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 11:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:27PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carthage, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Carthage, Gordonsville, South Carthage, Pleasant Shade, and Dixon Springs. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 250 and 256.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Macon; Smith; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Nashville TN