Nice Weekend Alert!

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Well, That Was Close

Too much cloud cover this morning, insufficient dew points, and unidirectional wind profiles are among the reasons we didn’t gett tornadic storms today. They were very close. That storm to our SW, then S, was rotating pretty well (it may have dropped a tornado, NWS will confirm later), although it did lose its oomph when it got closer to I-65. read more

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10PM

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch – In Effect Until 10:00PM CT

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Davidson and Williamson Counties. Here’s a closer look:

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Stay tuned to @NashSevereWx for updates, as well as multiple other sources (like local TV). We will not post warnings on here, so follow us on Twitter for more frequent, up-to-date information. read more

NEW Mesoscale Discussion - Watch Possible Soon

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NEW Mesoscale Discussion – Issued at 3:48PM CT

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a “mesoscale discussion” that borders Davidson and Williamson Counties. Here’s a snippet:

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In short, our area will likely be placed under some sort of severe weather watch very soon. Damaging winds are the primary risks, although large hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Instability is limited and looks to remain that way for the rest of the day. read more

New Mesoscale Discussion - Watch Possible Soon

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Now: Strong/Severe Storms Approaching – As of 3PM 75°

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a “mesoscale discussion” that borders Davidson and Williamson Counties. Here’s a snippet:

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In short, our area will likely be placed under some sort of severe weather watch very soon. Winds are close, but not quite where they need to be for a robust tornado threat. However, surface heating and dewpoints continue to rise. read more

Threat Reduced, But Still There. Hail, Winds Biggest Threat Later.

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Today: PM Severe Weather Possible – High 74°

We’ve been covered by clouds this morning, which has prevented storm-making destabilization.

The winds, while strong, are largely unidirectional, which does not support large, tilted updrafts necessary for terrible weather. read more

Hail, Tornadoes, Damaging Winds Possible Late Afternoon/Evening

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Today: PM Severe Weather Possible – 9AM 64° High 74°

Today’s Take-Away: Whether you will be at work this afternoon/evening, at an event, or at home, have a severe weather plan ready. Use multiple reliable sources to get any warnings that may be issued and stay up-to-date on any developments later today. read more

What to Know About the Storm Potential for Tomorrow

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With our first round of rain, we could begin to see scattered rain showers as early 10 PM. Most of the heavy constant rainfall won’t begin until after midnight. We expect a wet morning commute: read more

Thursday’s Severe Weather Threat Growing, Closer

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Updates reflecting new information from this afternoon are written below in blue.

Today: Clouds Rolling In, Windy – High 75°

We’ve already begun to see the clouds moving into our area ahead of the storms we will be seeing tonight into tomorrow. Even with the clouds, temps are expected to climb very quickly into the 70°s. read more

Thursday’s Severe Weather Threat Growing, Closer

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Updates reflecting new information from this afternoon are written below in blue.

Today: Clouds Rolling In, Windy – High 75°

We’ve already begun to see the clouds moving into our area ahead of the storms we will be seeing tonight into tomorrow. Even with the clouds, temps are expected to climb very quickly into the 70°s. read more

New Details On Storms and Severe Weather Potential

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Tonight: Crisp, Cool, and “Fresh” – 9PM 57°

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Only a few high to mid-level clouds will pass overhead tonight, allowing temperatures to drop into the mid 50s by 9PM.

Overnight lows will fall into the middle 40s under mostly clear skies. read more