October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Overview

A NWS storm survey along with Nashville OEM determined an intense 3 mile long by 1/2 mile wide microburst caused significant wind damage in parts of Donelson and Hermitage. The worst damage was in the Stanford Estates neighborhood in Donelson on Lebanon Pike, where dozens of trees and large tree limbs were snapped or uprooted, with many falling onto homes. A total of 6 homes had significant damage due to downed trees. The roof of a dugout was also partially blown off at the Donelson Christian Academy, and several fences were blown down in the area. Damage was in a clear starburst pattern from the west to the north-northeast across Stanford Estates. Farther to the northeast, more trees were blown down in Hermitage along the Stones River Greenway and in the Ravenwood and Hermitage Hills neighborhoods. A few more trees were blown down in Rotary Park in Hermitage and a baseball field backstop was damaged. Winds were estimated up to 75 mph.

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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

April 18, 2017 Donelson Microburst