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• Tornados Strike Murfreesboro

  April 10, 2009 - Devastating storms strike Murfreesboro
  This afternoon a large tornado struck Murfreesboro.  There were several homes and business devastated and numerous people injured with two fatalities.  Emergency officials in Rutherford County are in a Search and Rescue phase at this time.  It is currently estimated that the tornado may have been a string EF3, possibly and EF4.  People are strongly encouraged to stay out of the Murfreesboro area unless absolutely necessary.

   

• April Starts With Active Weather  UPDATED 04/05/09

  April 2, 2009 Brings Another Activation
  Just one day before the 35th anniversary of what became known as "Black Wednesday" we were once again activating the EOC and NWS stations.  April 3, 1973 proved to be one of the nation's worst and most deadly outbreaks of tornados in history but thankfully April 2, 2009 did not bring a repeat.  While there are no NWS confirmed tornados at this time, it is believed that one may have touched down in the Donelson area of Davidson County leaving two semis overturned on I-40 shutting down both the East and West bound lanes for a period of time.  These storms also resulted in a suspension of arrivals and departures at Nashville International Airport and the evacuation of the control tower due to the weather.  Thanks to those who responded to the call from WEMA and the NWS.  Update - The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in the Murfreesboro Rd. area near NAshville International Airport/Briley Parkway & I-40 area.

 

• March 28, 2009 ARES Net Activation UPDATE

  Two Tornados Confirmed
  The National Weather Service has confirmed that damage in Murfreesboro during the sever weather outbreak on March 28, 2009 was caused bu an EF0 Tornado.  The NWS has also confirmed that damage in Ashland City was also the result of an EF1 tornado. 

 

• March 28, 2009 ARES Net Activation

  Wilson County ARES Activated for Severe Weather
  The Wilson County ARES teams were activatred the afternoon of Saturday, MArch 28, 2009 due to a widespread outbreak of severe weather.  This activation included sending a team to the NWS Office to run the MTEARS Weather net, activation of the Wilson Coutny EOC and EMA Weahter Ops team, and bringin up the Wilson County ARES net, WC4WX.  Wilson County did not suffer any damage from the weather.  Thanks to all hams who checked into the net and were ready to provide information and assistance.