BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
Issued by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
6:54 PM CDT Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Tornado Warning for:

• Southern Cumberland County in Middle Tennessee

• Van Buren County in Middle Tennessee

• Southeastern White County in Middle Tennessee

Until 8:00 PM CDT

At 6:54 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Spencer, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD: Tornado and ping pong ball-size hail (1.50 inches)
SOURCE: Radar indicated rotation
IMPACT: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Roof, window, and vehicle damage is likely. Tree damage is also expected.

Locations impacted include:
Crossville, Fairfield Glade, Crab Orchard, Lake Tansi, Spencer, Cumberland Mountain State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Indian Rock Lake, and Virgin Falls State Natural Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Take cover now. Move to 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 nearest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornado: Radar Indicated
Maximum Hail Size: 1.50 inches