Special Weather Statement 05/02/2025 11:50 for Tennessee areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2025 - 11:50am
Expires: 
May 2, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Lewisburg to 12 miles east of Pulaski to 6 miles northwest of Ardmore. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mulberry, Fayetteville, Chestnut Ridge, Howell, Belleville, Dellrose, Belleview, Mimosa, Booneville, and Cash Point.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for north central Alabama...and Middle Tennessee.
Area Description: 
Moore; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Huntsville AL