Current Observations and Radar (trying something new)

Tonight – I See Rain

Blame this upper level low spinning over Arkansas

As I write this (before 5 PM), the rain we thought we may see tonight is heavier north and south of us: read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new)

Today 86° Humidity & Rain Approach

Dry air aloft held off the rain this morning.

However, humid, rainmaking air is on the way from the SW. As mid and high level clouds show up, so will rain. read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new)

Tonight – Awesome

Clear, dry, and cool tonight. After midnight, we’ll dive into the 60°s.

Saturday 62° / 86° Humidity & Small Rain Chances Return

The north wind we’ve had the past few days turns south, and starts blowing in warmer, humid air. read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new, be sure to refresh yo’ browsa)

What’s Up With This Rain?

As I write, 0.43″ is in the Official Rain Can at the airport. Cloud cover kept the temp from getting past 76°. read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new, be sure to refresh yo’ browsa)

Monday 83° Rainy Start, Maybe Clearing

The rain showed up this morning, right on time.

When will it end? The HRRR model thinks the rain blob will expand west, before finally pulling east and shutting off the spigot around dark: read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new, be sure to refresh yo’ browsa)

Monday 83° Rain, Probably in the Morning

High pressure centered in NC in the morning is expected to spin rain N, up I-65°, for the morning rush hour. HRRR model is particularly wet: read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new)

Tonight – Clearing Out?

This afternoon’s storms continue to fizzle off. They were pretty mad.

Lightning:

And hail:

.@NashSevereWx happening now in sylvan park pic.twitter.com/eMjlWRA4nU read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new)

Today – Humid, Chance of Rain, Mix of Sun/Clouds – High 85°

Garden-variety summertime storms have been firing all morning to our south and southwest, getting mostly western Williamson County. These have been very slow moving, but they are drifting west and away from us. read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new)

Tonight – Don’t Cancel Your Plans

We had a couple of no-quite-severe storms, including small hail in N Davidson Co and this wet microburst:

A look at the HRRR for the rest of tonight looks pretty grim for outdoor stuff: read more

Current Observations and Radar (trying something new)

Friday – Humidity & Rain Chances Return – High 89°

Humidity is back!

This summer, rain has usually come from I-24 in Kentucky, moving SE towards us.

Today, that pattern reverses.

As I write this, a few renegade rain showers are working their way NW from the Chattanooga area.The HRRR model – although possibly exaggerating this feature – shows rain taking I-24 and advancing closer through all day: read more