Funnel Cloud — Dekalb, Tennessee

2023-08-12 · near Liberty, Dekalb, Tennessee

Event narrative

Social media users reported a funnel cloud near Liberty.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms moved through Middle Tennessee during the early afternoon hours of August 12, 2023. Damaging straight-line winds were the main hazard with this line with numerous reports received of downed trees and powerlines. One weak tornado also occurred in Franklin, causing minor tree damage. This activity was produced a lot of lightning with notably caused a large apartment fire in Mount Juliet.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1108905. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.