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Tornado Watches, Severe Storms Spark Power Outages.

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings for Middle Tennessee.
Storms are expected overnight Monday into Tuesday with winds up to 70 mph, hail up to two inches, and two to three inches of rain.
Officials urged residents to use NOAA radios and smartphone apps for alerts.
More than 6,000 Nashville Electric Service customers lost power, prompting reminders to charge phones and find shelter.

History

Historical Context

On May 3 1999 a violent F5 tornado struck Oklahoma City, producing a record 321 mph gust and killing 36 people; the same outbreak generated at least seven tornadoes in Tennessee on May 5. Those losses prompted the National Weather Service to refine watch protocols, so today it issues tornado watches for Middle Tennessee, prompting Nashville Electric Service to ready crews.

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Story summary

The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings for Middle Tennessee.
Storms are expected overnight Monday into Tuesday with winds up to 70 mph, hail up to two inches, and two to three inches of rain.
Officials urged residents to use NOAA radios and smartphone apps for alerts.
More than 6,000 Nashville Electric Service customers lost power, prompting reminders to charge phones and find shelter.

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