During the late afternoon through evening hours on Saturday, October 24th, across locations mainly south of Interstate 40 and west of Interstate 24 in Middle Tennessee, at least a couple of well defined lines of showers and thunderstorms, with embedded severe thunderstorms within, moved across this region. This resulted in multiple reports of thunderstorm wind damage, two lightning strikes that caused considerable structural damage, and two observed funnel clouds.

Lightning in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 23:30:00 to 24-OCT-10 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSOM
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WTVF-TV CBS Channel 5 reported that a lightning strike on a home on Sunderland Circle in the Bellevue community resulted in a fire starting on the roof of the home, causing major damage to the roof, the screened porch, and the walls on the backside of this two story home.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 18:45:00 to 24-OCT-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least half of the tin roof was blown off of a cabin at 173 Daniel Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 23:47:00 to 24-OCT-10 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULLAHOMA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported large trees uprooted near the downtown square and also large trees branches downed also across the city of Tullahoma.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 17:59:00 to 24-OCT-10 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDONSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on State Highway 20 in the southeastern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 19:45:00 to 24-OCT-10 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A couple of large trees were snapped near State Highway 840 at the intersection of State Road 452 and McCray Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 20:58:00 to 24-OCT-10 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORTY EIGHT CREEK BR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Lightning in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 22:30:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALLORYS
Property damage: 1.75M
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike set fire to a house, whose original value was estimated to be near 2.45 million dollars, on Chatfield Way, resulting in a fire that initially broke through the roof and became visible from Cool Springs Boulevard before firefighters could get on the scene. This home received substantial fire damage. The home was located in Cool Springs in the Enclave at Cambridge Community.

Funnel Cloud in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 19:29:00 to 24-OCT-10 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK SPGS
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was reported by a trained spotter near Interstate 24 and Almaville Road.  The funnel cloud was observed to be lowering.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 18:25:00 to 24-OCT-10 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MAURY ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five power poles were snapped by straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 18:30:00 to 24-OCT-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down at the intersection of Ashwood Road and Cannon Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 17:30:00 to 24-OCT-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORTY EIGHT CREEK BR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and a flag pole were blown down. Doors were also blown off a garage.

Funnel Cloud in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 18:24:00 to 24-OCT-10 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MAURY ARPT
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a rain-wrapped but well-defined funnel cloud, visible during lightning flashes, due west of the Maury County Airport in Mount Pleasant.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 19:05:00 to 24-OCT-10 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LODI
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power outages were reported from the Lawrence/Wayne County Line eastward to near Gaitherville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 20:35:00 to 24-OCT-10 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst resulted in three barns with partial roof loss and an outbuilding along Unionville-Deason Road losing its entire roof. A couple dozen trees were snapped and many more had large limbs lost. The damage path was approximately 5 miles long and nearly half mile wide. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-10 21:15:00 to 24-OCT-10 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOHENWALD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Highway 99.