Nashville Weather Alert: Strong Storms Expected This Weekend
Nashville Weather Overview
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A brief return to active Nashville weather is ahead with a risk of severe thunderstorms in our region from late Thursday night through early Sunday morning. Starting Thursday night until 7 a.m. Friday, a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) of strong storms is in effect for southwest Southern Kentucky and far northwest Middle Tennessee.
Storm Risks and Warnings
- Portions of Trigg and Christian counties are under a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5).
- On Friday and Saturday, the entire News 2 viewing area is under a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) of strong storms.
- Primary risks include gusty winds, heavy rain, and possible hail. The tornado risk is extremely low.
Heat Advisory Details
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 1 PM to 7 PM on Friday for the following counties: Giles, Wayne, Lawrence, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lewis, and Perry. Temperatures could feel like up to 106 degrees in some areas. Lincoln County's heat advisory is from 11 AM to 5 PM Friday with highs feeling like 107 degrees.
Additional Weather Insights
By late Thursday night through early Friday morning, the latest HRRR (High-Resolution Rapid Refresh) model shows potential strong storms pushing southward across the area. This timing could be earlier or later than depicted by this particular model. After a temporary break during the day with temperatures heating up to near 90°, more strong storms are anticipated during the afternoon hours.
A short break in the rain is expected Friday evening, but more storms are anticipated overnight and on Saturday. Current model trends indicate that rain may temporarily end by early evening, trending dry for the Tennessee Titans' second pre-season game against the Seattle Seahawks. More storms could push in overnight into Sunday morning, coinciding with a cold front expected to lower rain chances and bring slightly less humid air to our region next week.
We are hoping to receive an inch or so of rain from the system, as it has been over a week and a half since rain fell in the area.
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