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Multiple Rounds of Severe Weather Possible Today and Tonight, Flash Flooding Concerns

The Storm Prediction Center has outlooked us with the following probabilities, all within 25 miles.

  • 30% chance of damaging (58mph+) straight-line winds
  • 15% chance of severe (1″+) hail
  • 2% chance of a tornado

Additionally, the Weather Prediction Center has outlooked the majority of our counties with “at least 40%” of flash flooding occurring within 25 miles, with the rest of us with “at least 15%” also within 25 miles. read more

Smoke. Severe Weather. Heat. Welcome To Middle TN!

Smoke

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has made its way down here and caused some hazy conditions.

This looks more like a scene from an apocalypse movie, but nope, it’s Nashville.

This haze and smoke will linger, leaving us with an Air Quality Alert today. Take it easy if you have respiratory issues. Smoke will clear by Tuesday. read more

The Dawg Days of Summer

Today will be the only guaranteed dry day of the week, albeit chances the rest of the week will be fairly low.

HRRR model (above) shows a line of broken showers/storms moving thru the area tomorrow afternoon. No severe weather expected, but a few storms could be on the stronger side with some gusty winds. When thunder roars, go indoors. read more

Need A Halo Tonight, Maybe A Poncho

Solid line of good soaking rain that came thru this morning. A majority of us should stay dry the rest of the day, but there is a chance.

HRRR model (above) shows a cluster of showers/storms moving down I-24 this evening. Timing looks a bit unfortunate as it could impact Queen B and other outdoor activities. Lightning and heavy rain wouldbe possible with this. read more

Don’t Trust The Forecast Enough To Put A Ring On It

A bit of a tough forecast the next few days. Daily rain chances, impossible to know exactly when and where.

Storm Prediction Center has places west of I-65 outlooked with a 5% chance of damaging straight-line winds within 25 miles today. This is of course, dependent on if storms actually pop-up. HRRR and NAM3k models both show nothing today. Models are guidance, not gospel, so it’ll be important to stay connected if you have outdoor plans. read more