Friday Thru Sunday Looks Nice, But Cooler

The severe threat has ended in both Davidson & Williamson Counties. No tornado warnings!

Friday – Clearing Out, Great Alternate Trick-or-Treating Night – High 70

We’ll wake up to wet grass and 56. Expect 66 by lunch, then 70 by mid-afternoon. Low 60s by sundown, 54 by 10 p.m. read more

Details on the Tornado Watch, Effective Until 1 a.m.

There are two storm lines to our west.

Last Line (above) will speed into western and Middle Tennessee. The two lines may even merge.

The result: “Severe storms look likely this evening in Middle Tennessee with possible tornadoes.” read more

Trick or Treaters, Go Now! ETA of “Possible” Severe Weather 9 pm - 10 pm

The main blob of rain has moved east of us. It left a “tail” which should squirt us with rain around 7-ish. If you must Trick or Treat, Go Now!

However, our attention is focused on 9 p.m to 10 p.m. (or maybe later), when a new line of storms is predicted by the HRRR to arrive after forming in Arkansas/Missouri, crossing the MS River and trucking through West Tennessee. read more

The Website Is Back! (“So What? When’s It Going To Storm?”)

We’re Back!

I’ve weathered two crises* this week: the Cardinals losing to the Sox, and, even worse, the website crashing to earth like an innocent pop-up between Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina (love you guys, but you have to own it). (*not actual crises, not even close). read more

Update on Trick-or-Treat Rain/Storm Chances

Today – Breezy & Warmer – High 61

10a 44 . 1p 57 . 4p 60 . 7p 55 . 10p 50

Here’s how cold we were at 4 a.m. this morning:

Our official low was 29 (at 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.).

We are rapidly warming up. A few clouds will stream in, but no rain. read more

Getting Even Colder This Week - Hard Freeze Saturday?

Tonight/Overnight – Rain Approaching

Rain looks like it will hold off until we’re asleep.  By 4 a.m. Tuesday, it’ll start slowly dragging through middle Tennessee, and may linger into the morning commute: read more

“More Cold Air Is On The Way”

Summary

At 12:49 p.m. today, our National Weather Service office issued the following Special Weather Statement:

This week, a series of cold fronts will come through from the NW. Usually, a front passage brings rain, but these will be “moisture starved.” If we get rain, it’ll be very little. read more

Very Cold Overnight + More Chilly Temps Next Week

Frost Advisory Sunday Morning 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Cold, dry air is pouring into Middle Tennessee:

Here’s the text of the Frost Advisory from our NWS:

“Although the coverage of frost is expected to be mainly restricted to low lying and sheltered areas . . . tender vegetation that is left uncovered in those locations could be damaged or killed . . . as temperatures early Sunday morning will fall into the middle 30s.” read more

Details on this Morning’s Light Rain

Early this morning, scattered rain showers were moving our way from the west:

By 9 a.m., the HRRR thinks these showers will be close:

By 11 a.m.. the model thinks the back edge of the showers will be moving out: read more

Some Clouds/Rain Saturday, Sunday Morning Frost (!?!)

It May Rain Tomorrow – Lo/Hi Temps: 47/64

7 a.m. 48   10 a.m. 56   1 p.m. 62   4 p.m. 63   7 p.m. 56   10 p.m. 48

A weak cold front is approaching. First thought to be dry, now we think it may be wet. Add that to the chillier-than-we’re-used-to temps, and it may be a bit of a dreary Saturday. read more