Tennessee Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 14:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Spencer, moving northeast at 35 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... Sparta, Spencer, Pleasant Hill, Doyle, Hamptons Crossroads, and Rock Island State Park.
Instruction: 
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: 
Putnam; White; Cumberland; Warren; Van Buren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Nashville TN