Strong Storms Possible This Afternoon and Evening, Heat Advisory Possible Saturday

We’re still dealing with the low probability (5% chance within 25 miles) of damaging straight-line winds and hail.

Timing wise, we are still looking at a timeframe of late afternoon into the evening – shown below by the HRRR model. read more

Maybe A Strong Storm Wednesday, Very Hot Weekend

The low but nonzero chance of a strong to severe thunderstorm Wednesday continues to exist.

The Storm Predicition Center still has both of our counties highlighted in a 5% chance of severe weather within 25 miles. read more

Strong Storms Possible Wednesday, Hot Weather Prevails Throughout the Week

Main headline this forecast will be the low potential for strong to possibly severe storms Wednesday – most likely in the afternoon and evening.

The Storm Predicition Center has outlooked both of our counties with a 5% chance of severe weather within 25 miles. read more

Rain/Storm Chances Today and Wednesday To Beat the Heat

Another hot one, but today some lucky folks will see a shower or storm to help cool things off.

HRRR model (above) demonstrates the potential for scattered showers and storms throughout the evening, with things quieting down after sunset. A few strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out, with lightning, damaging straight-line, and heavy rain being the main concerns. No tornado concerns. read more

Very Hot Next Several Days, Low Chance of a Strong Storm Sunday

Another very hot day is underway, thankfully the dewpoints have been relatively tame in the low to mid 60s, so heat index values are “only” hovering around 100°.

There will be no shortage of hot temperatures thru Tuesday. High temperatures in the upper 90s daily, possibly surpassing the century mark on Tuesday. read more

“Find Some Shade”: Very Hot Weekend With Little Rain Chances

“Find Some Shade” was the title of this morning’s Situation Report (also known as the SitRep) issued by the NWS office in Nashville. That will be great advice for this weekend and at least the first half of next week as the heat will really let its presence be felt. read more

Hottest Temperatures So Far This Year On Deck

Today is the official start of summer for us (and everyone else in the Northern Hemisphere), and the forecast certainly looks like it.

High temperatures in the mid to upper 90s for at least the next 6 days will be a brutal stretch. read more

On Patreon and Something New

While this isn’t a forecast blog, this is a look ahead to something coming soon!

David, Will and I remember the days, not so long ago, when we were financially supporting NashSevereWx out of our own pockets. Granted, we didn’t have as many ongoing costs as we do now. But, being weather twitterers was a sandbox we wanted to play in, and our families were gracious enough to humor us (and still do). read more

Summer Will Be Summer - Hot.

Summer will officially begin tomorrow and there will be no doubt about it.

Today is the coolest day in the forecast – rest of the forecast holds high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Saturday and Sunday we’ll be flirting with 100°. read more

Wattery Turns Off For A Bit, Heat Turns Up

Although there are still some Wattery winners today, fewer tickets have been chosen. Similar to past days, any “winner” could see some brief heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. These storms tend to fall apart just as fast as they pop up, but a quick inch or so of rain is possible. read more