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First Alert Weather: Microburst leaves trail of damage in Lebanon, TN
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Darius Mack , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Winds can exceed 100 mph, causing significant damage. Photos captured by Kyle Schrage show the trail of destruction.
From Lebanon, Tenn.: Severe weather brought intense conditions to some areas, with extreme heat and humidity also present. Damage was caused by a sudden event that produced a line of downed trees. Photos captured by Kyle Schrage show the trail of destruction.
This type of weather event is characterized by a rapid sinking of rain-cooled air, resulting in strong winds that spread out in all directions. Winds can exceed 100 mph, causing significant damage.
Further information about this weather event is available, including details about the effects and characteristics of such events.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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