Labor Day is expected to be rain free. One model (HRRR) predicts a mid-afternoon shower, but don’t let that dissuade you from your outdoor plans.

Enjoy your day off from the US Dept of Defense, or possibly the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. read more

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Water vapor imagery (dark means dry, white means wet) depicts the rainmaker messing up our weekend:

This morning, light rain was working itself into Middle TN from the SW. The heaviest rain will pass to our West, but we should still see a few light showers before noon. Morning activities shouldn’t be ruined. As of 9 AM, I didn’t see any lightning in the approaching morning showers. read more

Dear @NashSevereWx,

Dear Bmack,

1.  This should only be a concern if the weather determines whether either of you will say “I do.” I’m betting that’s not a concern, so even if it rains, you will still accomplish the mission of the wedding. read more

Current Official Hourly Observation (taken at :53 on the hour)

Saturday

In the Shade: 95°, Heat Index 100°

Outside the Shade:

Sunday

In the Shade: 96°, Heat Index 102°

Outside the Shade:

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Our Severe Thunderstorm Watch, originally set to expire at 10 PM, was canceled by our NWS at 6:41 PM.

Before the cancellation, east-then-north Davidson County were treated to severe thunderstorms. We had reports of small hail. read more

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 PM tonight.

A “watch” means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms, which carry 1″ hail and/or 58 mph winds. read more

Current Official Hourly Observation (taken at :53 on the hour)

Check out the radar:

95% of the rain is missing us tonight. Current runs of the HRRR put a few light showers in various parts of Middle TN after dark, but the chances of it impacting us are slim. If you have outdoor plans, you should be OK. read more

Current Official Hourly Observation (taken at :53 on the hour)

In season 6 of the The West Wing, GOP candidate Arnold Vinick (played by Alan Alda), gives a solliloquy to the press.

Reminds me of our forecast, so I edited it: read more

Current Official Hourly Observation (taken at :53 on the hour)

Rain and storms remain likely late this afternoon and tonight, although it appears this afternoon’s strongest storms will move to our SW (or maybe skimming S and SW Williamson Co). read more