Author: Elan

Maybe A Strong Storm This Afternoon, Calm Week Ahead

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Some showers currently moving thru, looks like we may get a small break before some more rain and maybe a strong storm?

HRRR model (above) shows an ETA of ~3 or 4 pm for some heavier rain, and maybe some storms. One or two storms could be on the stronger side with some gusty winds. We’ll keep an eye out, stay connected this afternoon. read more

One More Rainy Day Before A Nice Break

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Today ’twas a lovely day for late January, dry and highs got up in the mid 60s.

Glorious GIF by Macklemore

Unfortunately, this weather cannot last forever, and rain chances return tomorrow.

HRRR model (above) shows three rounds of rain tomorrow: read more

Dry Friday, Wet Saturday, Then Calmer Weather

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We got some more beneficial rain today. Also, new drought monitor came out today.

We are still in a Moderate to Severe drought. Granted, this does not include the rain we received today and yesterday. Hopefully next Thursday we can get a positive update. read more

More Manageable Rain Thursday + Saturday

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We got some decent rainfall today, enough for a good soak, but escaped any flooding worries thankfully.

We’ll continue the trend of receiving manageable rain tomorrow, but with a very low-end chance of a strong storm with some damaging straight-line winds. read more

Rain Expected to be “Manageable” Throughout the Week

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We’ve received a little rain today, not much, but there’s more to come.

  • 2 – 3″ of rain is expected thru Saturday
  • majority of the rain will fall Wednesday
  • we are excluded from the Flood Watch (heaviest rain expected to stay to our south)
  • “Areas north of the Flood Watch could see nuisance flooding issues, but the total rainfall amounts over that area are expected to be manageable…” – NWS Nashville
  • no severe weather expected, some thunder possible

Timing:

We should remain dry thru the rest of today, maybe a scattered shower or two.

HRRR model (above) shows some rain arriving Wednesday morning, with the bulk of it coming Wednesday afternoon. Some more rain should swing around Thursday morning. Timestamp is in the upper left corner. read more

“Heat Wave” and Rain - But Maybe Too Much

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BNA got all the way up to 47° today, which feels like quite the accomplishment.

Snow melts at different rates at different places, most of it probably melted today, but some stubborn snow/ice could hold on until tomorrow. read more

Freezing Rain Possible Throughout The Evening, Wind Chill Advisory Overnight Friday

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Freezing rain/drizzle is moving in our area and already causing travel issues.

Temperatures currently range from 30 – 33°, throughout our counties, impacts will differ from place to place.

Snow already on the ground will help ice accumulate either, freezing on top of the snow. read more

Winter Weather Advisory Noon Thurs. thru 9am Fri., Freezing Rain Possible.

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We have a Winter Weather Advisory for both of our counties from noon Thursday – 9am Friday.

  • Ice accumulations up to 0.1″ possible…
  • “Travel conditions remains treacherous in some locations owing to lingering snow cover” – NWS Nashville
  • “…additional ice and snow accumulations will exacerbate these conditions.” – NWS Nashville

Across our counties, probabilities for >0.01″ of ice accumulation range from 30 – 70%.

Ice is a lot different from snow. All it takes is a glazing of ice to cause issues on the roads. read more

Wind Chill Advisory Thru Wednesday AM, A Little More Snow Possible Thurs. Night, More Dangerous Temps This Weekend

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Wind Chill Advisory continues thru 10 AM Wednesday.

  • “Wind chills as low as 15° below zero…plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.” – NWS Nashville

High temps only expected to make it to 18° today. Wind chills will be stuck in the single digits during the day.

Air temps tonight will be very close to 0°, your backyard may make it below zero. read more

Hazardous Road Conditions + Dangerously Cold Temperatures. Snow Continues Thru The Evening.

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We woke up this morning to several inches of snow on the ground and air temperatures around 10°, with wind chill values around 0°. That doesn’t sound much like Middle TN. Quite the snow event we have here. read more