Nashville Tennessee (Weather) Tornado Threat - Are Tornado Outbreaks On The Rise

Nashville Tennessee Weather and Tornado Threat. Are Tornado Outbreaks On The Rise? SlideShow By: http://ShagDr.com Vanderbilt and Tennessee have resumed the second half of their game at the Southeastern Conference women's tournament after a delay because of a tornado warning in the area. Tornado sirens had just started when SEC officials announced a delay of up to 15 minutes. No. 13 Tennessee led Vanderbilt 35-27, and the Lady Vols had come out to start warmups. The Commodores had not left their locker room yet. Fans remained in their seats at Bridgestone Arena, with bands playing. Within minutes, golf-ball sized hail was heard pounding on the roof. A devastating storm system moved across the United States on Friday, spawning a slew of tornadoes that contributed to at least 28 fatalities in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. National Weather Service meteorologist John Gordon reported Friday afternoon the agency had about "half a dozen reports of tornadoes on the ground," as well as reports of "significant damage" making his comments before some of the worst twisters were reported.