The Storm Prediction Center just issued a tornado watch for Middle Tennessee until 7pm CDT. The strong line of thunderstorms on Rita’s eastern flank that stretched from West Tennessee to Mississippi this morning will move into western parts of the mid-state during the early afternoon. Read the rest of the tornado watch at the SPC’s website.

To view a map of the tornado watch, click here.

Tornadoes associated with tropical systems like Rita are usually cloaked with rain and difficult to spot. If a tornado warning is issued for your county, don’t take any chances! The safest place to be during severe weather is in the center of the lowest level of your home away from windows. Mobile homes are not safe places to ride out severe weather.

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