Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Houston and Stewart Counties in Tennessee

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Houston and Stewart Counties in Tennessee.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The warning was issued at 12:59 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Energy Lake Campground to 9 miles northwest of Dover to near Paris Landing State Park, moving east at 45 mph. THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR STEWART AND HOUSTON COUNTIES

Hazards

80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely

Locations Mentioned

Dover, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Big Rock, Land Between The Lakes, Houston County Airport, and Indian Mound

Areas Affected

The warning covers Houston and Stewart Counties in Tennessee.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause serious injury and significant property damage.