Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 22 at 4:51PM CDT until May 22 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Monterey, or 13 miles northeast of Sparta, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Monterey around 455 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pleasant Hill.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 300 and 314.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Cumberland, TN; Putnam, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender: