NWS Confirms Multiple Tornadoes Across Tennessee, Indiana
PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2026, 11:54 AM ET
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — National Weather Service teams will delay on-site surveys of two possible tornadoes in Middle Tennessee until Wednesday because a second round of severe storms is expected to move through the region Tuesday evening and night. The NWS said crews will wait until the additional rain, wind and tornado threat passes before beginning damage assessments. Once the storms clear, the NWS teams for Robertson and Davidson counties will survey damage from a tornado that appeared on radar near Ivy Point in Goodlettsville; local video showed downed trees and lightning. Crews will document debris patterns to confirm a tornado and to determine its strength, path and width. A separate NWS team will inspect damage in northern Lawrence County, which was under a tornado warning around 2 a.m. but lacked radar or visual confirmation of a touchdown, to determine whether reported damage resulted from straight-line winds or a tornado.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- April 28, 2002 – F-4 tornado struck La Plata, Maryland, killing three and injuring 122.
- Monday night (recent) – Severe storm cells produced tornado warnings and damage reports across parts of Tennessee and Indiana.
- Early Tuesday – NWS confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Dyersburg, Tennessee, touching down just after midnight.
- Following Monday night – NWS confirmed two tornadoes in Morgan County, Indiana (EF-1 at 105 mph and EF-0 at 85 mph).
- Wednesday – NWS teams conducted damage surveys to confirm touchdown points, determine paths and ratings, and local officials issued safety advisories.
News Intelligence
- Tornadoes can cause serious damage and pose a threat to your safety. Stay alert to weather updates in your area, especially if you're in Tennessee or Indiana. Prepare for possible power outages and have a safe place to take shelter.
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Emergency management, local meteorological agencies, and first responders benefited by gaining confirmed damage assessments and data to refine warnings and coordinate response efforts.
Residents and businesses in affected Tennessee and Indiana communities suffered localized property damage, power outages, and disruption while recovery and repair efforts begin.
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