As a line of showers and thunderstorms moved west to east across Middle Tennessee during the morning hours of Monday, March 18th, some of these thunderstorms reached severe thresholds, resulting in large hail, thunderstorm wind damage, and the occurence of four different tornadoes. Three of these tornadoes were EF0 rated, with the fourth tornado rated an EF1 tornado, with a path length that went across three different counties. Two lightning strikes on school buildings across the mid state occurred also with these thunderstorms.

Lightning in LAWRENCE, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 10:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck in the area of the school's science and vocational buildings around 10 a.m.  Smoke was reported in part of the buildings, but firefighters said no fire was detected. Some electronic equipment was damaged, including the fire alarm system.
No injuries were reported, and students returned to classes within an hour of being evacuated.

Tornado in BEDFORD, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 10:47:00 to 18-MAR-13 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLINS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down in northwestern Bedford County about 4.6 miles southwest of Unionville where a few trees were blown down and a barn damaged on Moon Bend Road. More trees were blown down and an outbuilding blown over on State Highway 270. A barn lost its roof and several more trees were snapped and uprooted in all directions on Clem Creek Road and Old Pencil Mill Road.

Tornado in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 10:22:00 to 18-MAR-13 10:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRIBNER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 Tornado with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph touched down on McKnight Road east of Culleoka where several trees were blown down and one mobile home had minor siding damage. A few more trees were blown down on Old Brush Creek Road. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted in all directions along side roads north of Old Brush Creek Road. A few more trees were blown down on Joe Reeves Road and an old barn lost part of its roof.

Hail in GILES, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 11:15:00 to 18-MAR-13 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTHONY HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in RUTHERFORD, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 11:12:00 to 18-MAR-13 11:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 Tornado with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph touched down in extreme southeastern Rutherford County east of Christiana. The tornado began on Sledge Road west of Plainview Road, crossed Interstate 24 south of Exit 89/Epps Mill Road, and ended along Jacobs Road east of Exit 89. Minor damage occurred to sheds and outbuildings and about 100 trees were blown down.

Hail in MACON, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 02:30:00 to 18-MAR-13 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EULIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in HUMPHREYS, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 06:40:00 to 18-MAR-13 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC EWEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A high-end EF1 tornado with maximum winds around 105 mph and a path width of 150 yards touched down in northeastern Humphreys County and tracked northeastward before exiting the county at 0642 CST. Outbuildings were damaged on White Oak Road with sheet metal wrapped around trees. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted  along the track.

Tornado in HOUSTON, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 06:42:00 to 18-MAR-13 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVERTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A high-end EF1 tornado with maximum winds around 105 mph and a path width of 150 yards that touched down in northeastern Humphreys County moved northeastward across southeastern Houston County before exiting the county at 0645 CST. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted along the track.

Tornado in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 06:45:00 to 18-MAR-13 06:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A high-end EF1 tornado with maximum winds around 105 mph and a path width of 150 yards that touched down in northeastern Humphreys County and crossed far southeastern Houston County continued moving northeastward before ending just southwest of Vanleer in western Dickson County at 0651 CST. One barn was destroyed and several others suffered roof damage on State Highway 46 north of Cedar Creek Road. Further to the east, one home completely lost its roof on Hill Road causing the collapse of the north exterior wall. However, the roof appeared to be poorly attached to the home. Debris from the home was blown over 100 yards to the
northeast. A poorly constructed single wide mobile home on Haliburton Road was blown 50 yards to the north into trees and completely destroyed. One barn was destroyed and others damaged further east on Haliburton Road. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted all along the track. Total path length of this tornado was 10.6 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 07:10:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were downed near the intersection of State Highway 49 and Heath Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKSON, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 07:05:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANIEL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down on Bowker Road and Old Lock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 07:13:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEPTUNE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed on Neptune Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEATHAM, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 07:15:00 to 18-MAR-13 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEAP HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed along State Highway 12.

Lightning in WILLIAMSON, TENNESSEE
From 18-MAR-13 08:58:00 to 18-MAR-13 08:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A lightning strike occurred to Fairview Middle School at 7200 Cumberland Drive in Fairview. The lightning strike caused light smoke to come out of a restroom fan along with an unpleasant odor, but no fire resulted. Specific details concerning amount of damage to the restroom fan along with damage to any portions of the school were unknown.