Warm, Wet, Weekend Storms (Strong/Severe)

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Cool & Cloudy – Overnight Low 47

We’ll be 15 degrees warmer than normal tonight. Clouds are gathering ahead of the big rain/storm system moving in tomorrow and over the weekend. read more

The Panic Catfish

While walking to get lunch this afternoon, I saw Snowbird.

Snowbird was spreading cheer and goodwill downtown from the back of an antique fire truck, which was happily blaring its siren.

I stopped to take the above picture. The Snowbird waved to me. I waved back like a little kid, not caring that maybe I looked like an idiot. After all, I’m an important professional eating important lunches and otherwise busy doing important things. But, Snowbird. read more

Last Cold Night; Warming-Up; Wet (Stormy?) Weekend

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Chilly Overnight Low 27

Clear & cool night.

Wednesday – Sunny –  Morning Low 27 / Afternoon High 50

6a 27 . 9a 34 . 12p 44 . 3p 47 . 6p 41 . 9p 38 read more

Refrigerate. Do Not Freeze.

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Above Freezing! – Overnight Low 36

Tuesday – Mostly Sunny –  Morning Low 36 / Afternoon High 49

6a 36 . 9a 40 . 12p 46 . 3p 48 . 6p 42 . 9p 39 read more

Slow Warm-Up Begins Tomorrow; Two Storm Weekend?

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Clear; Wind Chills in the 20s – Overnight Low 28

Monday – Partly Sunny & Warming Up –  Morning Low 28 / Afternoon High 46

6a 29 . 9a 35 . 12p 42 . 3p 45 . 6p 42 . 9p 40 read more

Overnight Flurries; Cold Tomorrow (& An Interesting Next Weekend)

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Overnight Flurries – Overnight Low 29

9p 37. 12a 34 . 3a 33

The HRRR thinks drizzle will give way to late night/early morning flurries:

HRRR model, 8 p.m. tonight through 4 a.m. Sunday: read more

Raining Until Noon Tomorrow; Nerding Out Over Next Weekend’s Weather

Rain Tonight

9p 40 . Midnight 38

Light rain will increase, then give way to steady rain after midnight. HRRR 1 a.m. Saturday morning:

There’s a remote chance a few snowflakes could mix in. Do not freak out. Surface temps will be comfortably above freezing. read more

Fri Night Rain; Few Flakes Possible, But No Accumulation

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

FridayIncreasing Clouds, Evening Rain/Snow – Morning Low 24 / Afternoon High 48

6a 24 . 9a 33 . 12p 43 . 3p 46 . 6p 42 . 9p 40

After a cold morning, we’ll warm almost to 50 in the afternoon. read more

Frigid Morning; Rain/Snow Fri-Sat; Speculation on the Next Big Storm

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Clear & C-O-L-D – Low at Midnight: 25

Bundle up tonight! Another reinforcement of Canadian air is on the way.

Thursday – Sunny & Cold – Morning Low 18, High 37 read more

Thank You! + Clearing & Cold + Weekend Snow?

Current Official Hourly Observation

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who tweeted in reports last night via #tSpotter and as replies to @NashSevereWx. Every single report was seen by the forecasters at our NWS office in Old Hickory. Your reports provide ground truth to forecasters; the radar can only show so much. Your reports enable the NWS to serve us better, furthering their mission of protecting life and property. read more