The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for.

Southwestern Cumberland County in Middle Tennessee… De Kalb County in Middle Tennessee… Northern Van Buren County in Middle Tennessee… Northern Warren County in Middle Tennessee… White County in Middle Tennessee… Putnam County in Middle Tennessee… Cannon County in Middle Tennessee… Until 1215 PM CST. At 1132 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Smithville, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include… Cookeville, McMinnville, Sparta, Smithville, Woodbury, Spencer, Algood, Monterey, Baxter, Pleasant Hill, Doyle, Dowelltown, Liberty, Centertown, Hamptons Crossroads, Bakers Crossroads, Virgin Falls State Natural Area, Burgess Falls State Park, Rock Island State Park and Center Hill Lake.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 267 and 300. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for Middle Tennessee.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of the building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for Middle Tennessee. HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN; WIND THREAT…RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST…60 MPH