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Very Hot Today & PM Storms

Current Radar

THIS EVENING – 76° by 7 PM 

Another cluster of non-severe thunderstorms looks to be making its way south from Kentucky. If the storms hold together, we may see them within an hour or so.

As things keep cooling off this evening, shower/storm activity should begin to diminish, especially after the sun sets (7:55 PM): read more

Feels Like 100°+ This Weekend

Current Radar

THIS EVENING – 89º by 7 PM 

Conditions will remain very warm, humid, and rain-free this evening.

Great for outdoor plans! Not so great if you don’t like to sweat. Surely I can’t be serious?

SATURDAY – Feels Like 100°-105° – Wake Up: 75°, High: 97º

The good news about this weekend: no rain to ruin your plans! read more

Heat Building Through the Weekend

Current Radar

THIS EVENING – 85º by 7 PM 

Dry, warm conditions will continue into the evening hours. Outdoor plans are most definitely a GO today!

Skies will be clear overnight, with lows in the low 70ºs.

FRIDAY – Temps on the Rise – Wake Up: 72°, High: 94º

A warm front will drag across the area early Friday morning, and may bring a few showers with it: read more

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 PM

Current Radar

4 PM ONWARD – Round 1: COMPLETE, Round 2: SEE BELOW

*Updated with latest SPC graphics at 11:30 AM, Severe T-Storm Watch at 2:00 PM, & Evening Outlook at 4:10 PM -Kaiti*
Both Williamson and Davidson Counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch (area outlined in blue) until 9 PM:
Here’s the breakdown of possible hazards within the time frame of the watch:
Similar to what the SPC graphics below tell us, the biggest concerns this afternoon and evening will be for wind and/or hail events. 

We are still under an enhanced risk for severe weather today through tomorrow morning at 7 AM:

In other terms:

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Here’s the categorical risks:

By the numbers, hail and strong winds will remain the biggest risks. The tornado risk has gone down from 5% to 2%, so that’s good news. However, we really can’t completely rule out an isolated tornado. Also, we have been removed from the hatched area that put us in the path of possible 2 inch+ hail. BUT – the main concerns with storms today/tonight are hail (1 inch in diameter+) and damaging winds read more