An upper-level disturbance moved through quasi-zonal flow aloft and aided the development of thunderstorms along a pre-frontal trough that was initially over eastern Arkansas during the afternoon of August 5, 2023. These features moved into a very unstable airmass with mixed layer convective available potential energy values of 4000 J/kg. Effective bulk shear values of 25-40 knots were sufficient to support organized severe convection. There were several reports of damaging winds and large hail as the thunderstorms tracked across the Mid-South during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 15:40:00 to 05-AUG-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted near Memphis-Arlington Road and Venson Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 15:41:00 to 05-AUG-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were knocked down in Bartlett.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:15:00 to 05-AUG-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was knocked down blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:16:00 to 05-AUG-23 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several utility poles were snapped along Highway 76 just north of town. Large trees were downed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:21:00 to 05-AUG-23 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were knocked down along Highway 18 near Medon.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:40:00 to 05-AUG-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHANDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was knocked down on Highway 125 in Bolivar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:37:00 to 05-AUG-23 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines and a large tree were knocked down along Highway 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:57:00 to 05-AUG-23 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was knocked down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:57:00 to 05-AUG-23 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORNSBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were knocked down Hornsby.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 16:58:00 to 05-AUG-23 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were knocked down. A light post was snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 17:46:00 to 05-AUG-23 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and power lines were knocked down on Pyburns Drive close to Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 15:50:00 to 05-AUG-23 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were knocked down across Arlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 05-AUG-23 15:55:00 to 05-AUG-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was knocked down off Chester Street.