Cool But Dry NYE Night, Looking at Our Next System Coming Early Next Week

Some light showers possible tomorrow (Tuesday) during the AM hours, but these are expected to be few and far between and mostly staying to our north – HRRR model gives its best guess below.

Temperatures Tuesday afternoon will be in the low 50s but will fall to the low 40s with a decent NW breeze overnight. If headed out for New Year celebrations, layers will be your friend. read more

Talking Music City Bowl, NYE, And Much Colder Air Coming As We Get Into January

A few showers will be possible this evening, maybe even a rumble of thunder – but most models (including the HRRR shown below) think majority of the activity will stay to our north.

Weather for the Music City Bowl and any other plans you may have for Monday look great weather-wise. read more

Low-End Threat of Damaging Straight-Line Winds, Minor Flooding, Tornado This Evening into Tonight

Most of the thinking regarding tonight’s relatively low chance for a strong to severe storm remains the same, however the main timeframe for severe weather has changed.

Timing (Still Subject to Change!):

Our timeframe for strong to severe storms looks to be 5p – 2a. read more

Heavy Rain, Maybe a Strong to Severe Storm Saturday Afternoon - Early Sunday AM

Not much has changed from yesterday. Here’s the current thinking:

For Saturday, we are still outlooked with:

– a 5% chance of damaging straight-line winds and/or severe hail within 25 miles

– a 5% chance of flash flooding within 25 miles read more

Low End Threat for Severe Storms, Minor Flooding Saturday PM/Early Sunday

First, a line of heavier showers is expected to move thru the area Friday morning. No severe weather expected, just some rain.

HRRR model gives a guess below:

Majority of the rain should be gone by noon. Maybe a stray shower in the afternoon/evening, but majority of plans should be dry. read more

Mild Christmas Weather, Heavy Rain Possible Friday thru Sunday

Merry Christmas! It’s not a White Christmas, but it does feel real nice outside.

Cousin Eddie Battle GIF

Our average high for Christmas Day is 47°, we’ll get all the way up to near 60° today. Great weather to try out any new toys, as long as it isn’t a sled. No rain expected today. read more

Mostly Dry & Mild Christmas, Thunderstorms Possible This Weekend

Santa should have no problem delivering gifts tonight, light winds, partly cloudy skies – the red nose won’t need to guide any sleigh tonight.

Movie gif. Scene from Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer as Santa. The reindeers take off in the sky and fly through a snow ridden land as snow falls around them.

Christmas Day looks nice weather-wise. High temps near 60°, can’t totally rule out a quick shower – but the overwhelming majority of us will likely stay dry. read more

Low Chance of a Shower Christmas Eve + Day, Higher Rain Chances This Weekend

Models have been trending drier for Christmas Eve + Christmas Day.

Excited Season 3 GIF by The Office

The NWS Blend of Models shows relatively low chances (>20%) of any measurable rainfall during both days.

Won’t be surprised if a few of us see a quick shower, but certainly not a washout either day. Good weather to try out those new toys. read more

Warming Trend This Week, Rain Possible Christmas Day Thru This Weekend

Temps gradually warming throughout the week, getting above average by mid-week.

Showers possible Christmas Eve + Christmas Day, with rain chances continuing thru the rest of the week.

– A few showers possible Christmas Eve, but a little more likely on Christmas Day read more

Maybe a Flurry or Two Tonight, Rain Chances Return Near Christmas

Some of us could see a few inconsequential flurries tonight. No accumulation expected for the vast majority, maybe a dusting on elevated surfaces – but certainly no travel issues expected.

Besides that, a dry but cold weekend ahead. Highs only in the low to mid 40s Saturday and Sunday. read more