Nashville Severe Weather

We (finally) get a few days of dry and not-so-bad humidity. Can’t complain for late July. Heat and humidity picks up a bit Tuesday and hangs around the rest of the week, but rain chances stay low. read more

For the first time since Monday, I don’t have to mention severe weather or flash flooding in the title. Whew.

HRRR model (above) keeps most of the activity to our south today. We may see a stray shower, but mostly dry. Finally. read more

We yet again have chances for severe weather and flash flooding today.

The Storm Prediction Center has outlooked us with a:

• 15% chance of damaging straight-line winds within 25 miles
• 5% chance of severe hail within 25 miles
• 2% chance of a tornado within 25 miles

Additionally, the Flood Watch that was originally set to expire at noon has been extended until 6pm. “Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible…” Head on a swivel, especially if you live in a flood-prone area. Turn around, don’t drown. read more

9PM UPDATE

Things have changed a little since this morning. Both counties will be under a Flood Watch from midnight tonight until noon Thursday. 1-3″ of additional rain is possible, with a few pockets containing heavier rain possible. Rain may begin as early as the wee-hours of Thursday morning and continue until Thursday afternoon. read more

Both of our counties are under a Flood Watch until noon Wednesday.

“Many areas will exceed 2 inches of rainfall. The exact location are uncertain, but some sports could have torrential rainfall exceeding 5 inches causing significant flash flooding.” read more

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

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

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

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

Almost a copy and paste from yesterday. Wattery chances, some of those storms could throw a fit and reach severe limits with some damaging straight-line winds. All storms carry the chances of heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning. read more