Nashville Weather

Risk Lowered But Strong Storms Still Possible Thursday Afternoon, Evening

... afternoon into the night, but the risk has been lowered. You should not let your guard down, but the NWS Storm Prediction Center has shifted the enhanced risk farther north, still including Springfield, Clarksville, Dover, Erin, and Paris. Elsewhere, including Nashville, a slight risk has been issued. That does not mean there will not be any strong storms, just that the threat is slightly lower. Check the latest forecast at __link__/forecast. (Courtesy: NWS Storm Predication Center). Although there will be a line of storms pushing in this evening, there is some concern that scattered storms could break out this afternoon ahead of that line, likely on the I-65 corridor during Thursday’s rush hour. Should that occur, they could be strong as well. Keep an eye on the radar at __link__/radar. Both those possible afternoon storms and the following line could bring severe weather. The timing for the main line in Clarksville and a few areas west will be between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. The timing for ...

Metro Schools Releases Statement On Severe Weather

... stops as tornado sirens sounded. “I would say parents should always use their best judgment based on where they live,” Palacios said. Palacios has expected damaged Du Pont Hadley classrooms to be back in use sometime Thursday. Read the full statement from Metro Schools below. "Metro Schools actively monitored the weather this morning, but the weather pattern changed rapidly. Around 5:40 a.m., we received initial reports by the Office of Emergency Management that said storms were going to hit around 8:30 a.m. Shortly after, the forecast changed to expect storms around 7 a.m. because the wind speed increased. By 6:26 a.m., Nashville was put under a severe thunderstorm warning, but by 7:03 a.m., we were under a tornado warning. By the time the situation became clear, buses were already on the road and many parents were on ...

Severe Weather Outlook Downgraded For Parts Of Tennessee But Some Threats Remain

... Severe Weather Resource Guide/Contact Sheet. The index uses a number scale of 1-5 for severe storms as follows. 1. MARGINAL: Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. They are limited in duration, coverage and/or intensity. Winds between 40-60 mph, hail up to 1" and low tornado risk. 2. SLIGHT: Scattered Severe Storms are possible. These storms are short-lived and not widespread. Isolated intense storms are possibe. One or two tornadoes are possible. Reports of strong wind damage and isolated hail between 1-2" possible. 3. ENHANCED: Numerous Severe Storms are possible. A few of the storms may be intense and/or widespread. A few tornadoes are possible, several reports of wind damage and damaging hail between 1-2" possible. 4. MODERATE: Widespread Severe Storms are likely. These storms will be long-lived, widespread and intense. Strong tornadoes possible, widespread wind damage and "Destructive" hail 2" or bigger. 5. HIGH: Widespread Severe Storms are expected. These storms are long-lived, very widespread and particularly intense. Tornado outbreaks ...

Middle Tennessee Could See Severe Storms Thursday Evening

... for 7 p.m., which is around the same time storms could be moving through. Bridgestone Arena has just completed the National Weather Service's Storm Ready program, which means the facility is safe to take shelter in during severe weather. The Predators are the first NHL team to complete the program. TEMA officials are closely monitoring the weather and will activate the emergency operations center if and when communities start asking for help. TEMA is reminding everyone to take cover from storms in a basement or an innermost room on the first floor, such as a closet with no windows or a bathroom. Here's a guide on how to navigate the difference between weather watches and warnings. Watches are issued when severe weather could happen. They go for several hours and include large areas. A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for thunderstorms to form that ...

Hail, Winds Hit Middle Tennessee; More Severe Weather In The Forecast

... forecast. Juan Buitrago and Holly Meyer , The Tennessean Published 6:00 a.m. CT March 27, 2017 | Updated 7:28 p.m. CT March 27, 2017. Storms rolled through Nashville on Monday, March 27, 2017, causing some damage in the city. A tree fell on a couple of cars on Fairmont Dr. and Acklen Park Dr. George Walker IV / The Tennessean. Buy Photo. Robert Hicks clears debris from a car on Fairmont Drive in Nashville on Monday, March 27, 2017. (Photo: George Walker IV / The Tennessean)Buy Photo. 76 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 1 COMMENTEMAILMORE. Severe weather has swept through Middle Tennessee, and more could be on the way. Parts of Middle Tennessee remain under a severe thunderstorm watch, which is set to expire at 10 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The watch includes Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson, Sumner and Robertson counties. Montgomery, Houston, Stewart, Humphreys, Perry, Hickman, Lewis and Wayne counties are under a ...

Severe Storms Rolling Into Rutherford, Williamson Counties

... see 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail. Those places could see roof, siding and tree damage. A special weather statement has been issued for part of Williamson County for the same line of storms. But much of Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, remained under a slight risk of severe weather Thursday night. "The storms are just about to enter Middle Tennessee," Meteorologist Mark Rose said just after 5 p.m. "They’re taking their time. It’s been very underwhelming so far as they're not shaping up to be what we thought it was going to be 24 hours ago.". Damaging winds and large hail are still a threat throughout all of Middle Tennessee,  Meteorologist Brittney Whitehead said. Isolated tornadoes are also still possible, but less of a threat. Metro Nashville's Office of Emergency Management has activated its Emergency Operations Center in anticipation of the weather. "All of Tennessee could see strong to severe storms into the evening with northwest area near Stewart, Montgomery having the most damage" Meteorologist Brittney Whitehead said. At 5:15 p.m., Rose said the ...