EF1 tornado in Macon County, Tennessee

This narrative continues and concludes a tornado that began in far northern Trousdale County. Once this tornado tracked into Macon County near Rose Lane, property damage was found in the form of minor roofing and shingle damage along with a flipped propane tank as well as an outbuilding set on cinder blocks that was moved about 50 feet. The family that lives at the residence with the flipped propane tank had to temporarily evacuate due to a gas leak. The tornado strengthened as it approached Dixon Creek Road, and this is where the most significant damage was found with EF1 tornado damage and estimated peak winds of 95 mph. A residence here lost about 60 percent of their roof, six outbuildings on the property were completely destroyed, and multiple trees were uprooted. The tornado weakened after crossing Dixon Creek Road, causing minor roofing damage to barns and other outbuildings before it lifted at Sycamore Valley Road. Damages are estimated for Macon County.

A very strong low pressure system deepened over the central Great Plains beginning on March 31, 2023 and continuing into April 1st. As this storm system approached Middle Tennessee from the west, southerly flow at the surface resulted in plenty of moisture and warm temperatures for the area. This all helped to set up an early spring severe weather episode for the area. This system's accompanying cold front approached the Mississippi River late on March 31st. Thunderstorm activity ahead of the front across western Tennessee quickly turned severe, but this early activity tended to rapidly weaken as it crossed the Tennessee River where instability was not favorable. However, as the cold front approached Middle Tennessee and the low level jet strengthened, these thunderstorms were able to better sustain themselves. Numerous severe thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee through the early morning hours of April 1st. These thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds, while several thunderstorms also produced tornadoes. In total, four tornadoes were confirmed in National Weather Service Nashville's area. The most impacted area was Readyville along the Rutherford and Cannon county line were a strong EF2 tornado caused significant damage. As this event crossed over into a new month, this event will be continued in April 2023.