Special Statement for Gallatin, TN
Special Statement
Statement as of 10:09 AM CST on January 22, 2012
...A potentially large severe weather outbreak is possible across
middle Tennessee tonight...
The combination of a strong upper level disturbance...warm and
moist Gulf air...and strong wind shear will bring the potential
for a significant severe weather event from mid evening through
late tonight. The Storm Prediction Center has placed locations
generally along and west of Interstate 65 in a moderate risk of
severe thunderstorms...with other locations to the east in a
slight risk of severe thunderstorms through tonight. Numerous
severe storms could develop along and ahead of a cold front moving
west to east across the area tonight. Severe thunderstorms that do
develop will have the potential of producing damaging
winds...large hail...and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.
The bulk of this activity will occur after midnight...making the
event potentially even more life threatening.
This is the time to review your severe weather safety plans. Know
where your safe shelter is located and how you are going to receive
warnings if one is issued for your area. If you have not done this
already...now would be a good time to Purchase a weather radio to
alert you while you sleep.
Trained storm spotters...emergency management...along with fire
and law enforcement officials are urged to report any severe
weather or damage to the National Weather Service office in
Nashville.
Please stay tuned for the latest information regarding this
potential severe weather event.
