Tennessee Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 12:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 2:32PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 232 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Collinwood, or 14 miles south of Waynesboro, moving southeast at 30 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... Loretto, Collinwood, St. Joseph, Leoma, Westpoint, Iron City, and Cypress Inn.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Wayne; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Nashville TN