Lightning in Wilson County, Tennessee

Lightning September 3, 2025 · Wilson County, Tennessee

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A lightning strike caused a structure fire in the 500 building of Glass Creek Apartments. The fire was contained to a small portion of the roof. No injuries were reported, and no residents were displaced. Damages are a rough estimate.

The wider storm

Isolated thunderstorms developed over Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening of September 3, 2025. While these thunderstorms remained non-severe due to poor lapse rates, other ingredients were enough to still allow for strong winds. These thunderstorms also produced frequent lightning which was the cause for a structure fire in Mt. Juliet.

Began near Mt Juliet (36.1716, -86.5211).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1280933. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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