A cold front sagged south into the Mid-South during the day on May 3, 2020. A potent, quick-moving shortwave interacted with this front and convection developed across Missouri by noon. The airmass across the Mid-South was moderately unstable with fairly strong wind shear in place. The convection formed into a bow echo and intensified as it raced across the northern Mid-South during the afternoon hours. Damaging winds were widespread. By early evening additional storms developed across West Tennessee and produced large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:00:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEASON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree fell on a house on Mt. Zion road near Gleason.

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 16:40:00 to 03-MAY-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY SWITCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell on Perry Switch Road.

Hail in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 16:40:00 to 03-MAY-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAZIL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail fell along the Gibson and Crockett County border.

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 17:30:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKFIELD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Ping pong size hail fell in Oakfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:14:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRY CO ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:11:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORDS STORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:15:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees and power poles snapped between Paris and McKenzie. A tree fell on a house in Paris.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:20:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree fell on a house near JMC General Hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:23:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SANDY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured a 62 mph gust in Big Sandy.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:25:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLOW ROCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were knocked down in the Bruceton and Hollow Rock area. A power pole fell on a house on Lankford Lane in Bruceton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:12:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTINGDON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:25:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE GOOSE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the northern half of Henderson County. A carport was blown into power lines on Highway 412 near Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:45:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was knocked down across the road on Highway 22 near Edge Road on the eastern side of Chester County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:45:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A utility pole was snapped on Highway 641 north of Parsons and trees were knocked down across town.

Hail in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 16:58:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:00:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKED DEER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree fell on a home on Forked Deer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:50:00 to 03-MAY-20 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATURVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Part of a metal roof was pulled off a home in Decaturville and numerous trees were knocked down across town. A portion of the roof was removed at Fisherdale Marina.

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 16:55:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Nickel size fell near Rocky Springs Road and Ed Moore Road.

Hail in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 16:56:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKETT MILLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Ping pong ball size hail fell near Crockett Mills.

Hail in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 17:00:00 to 03-MAY-20 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIFFLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail fell near Glendale Road and Shae Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 15:05:00 to 03-MAY-20 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was knocked on to a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 15:20:00 to 03-MAY-20 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER STAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was uprooted on Lonesome Pine Road near Olive Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 15:10:00 to 03-MAY-20 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were knocked down on Barker Drive.

Hail in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 15:10:00 to 03-MAY-20 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Penny size hail fell near Germantown Road and Old Brownsville Road.

Hail in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 16:45:00 to 03-MAY-20 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONICORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:39:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees down and a shed damaged outside of Martin.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:45:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Mulitple trees and powerlines down in Martin.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:50:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in Sharon.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:50:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in Dresden. An office building in Dresden suffered roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:50:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIPLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tree knocked down across the road in Ripley near Highway 51.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:50:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees down in Greenfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:35:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DYERSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines knocked down and blocking roads near a car dealership.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:00:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees knocked down at Highway 54 and Highway 190 near Como.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:09:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KENZIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees knocked down in McKenzie.

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:15:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree knocked down across Highway 152 and Christmasville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:15:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four trees were knocked down in Three Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:19:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTINGDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power lines were knocked down in Huntingdon.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:23:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees down and power poles snapped in the Camden and Big Sandy areas. Trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:10:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was knocked down in Brownsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:35:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 14:20:00 to 03-MAY-20 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were knocked down in Cedar Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:05:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIPTONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were broken in Tiptonville. Winds estimated near 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:35:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH FULTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees down across South Fulton.

Thunderstorm Wind in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:30:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CITY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The roof was ripped off a real estate building and landed on the post office. There was debris collected around and between buildings at Washington Avenue and South 2nd Street. Trees were knocked down with one large tree blocking South 4th Street and Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 13:50:00 to 03-MAY-20 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs down and shingles ripped off a roof north of Martin.

Hail in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 03-MAY-20 16:45:00 to 03-MAY-20 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGRETT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball size hail fell at Tigrett Grocery in eastern Dyer County.