Strong Thunderstorm Warning: Grundy County Residents Urged to Seek Shelter

Residents in Grundy County are advised to seek shelter indoors immediately due to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Nashville. A strong thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar at 4:53 PM CDT, moving southeast at 20 mph, impacting areas including Tracy City, Monteagle, Altamont, Coalmont, Palmer, Pelham, Gruetli-Laager, and Fiery Gizzard State Park.

The primary hazard associated with this storm is wind gusts up to 40 mph. The National Weather Service warns that these gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This alert specifically includes Interstate 24 between mile markers 129 and 134.

This Special Weather Statement is effective from its issuance at 4:54 PM CDT today, September 20, 2026, and is set to expire at 5:45 PM CDT. If you are outdoors in the affected areas, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building until the storm passes.