Nashville area weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Middle Tennessee

Craig Shoup and Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean
Updated ·2 min read
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Two severe storm systems will threaten Nashville and Middle Tennessee Wednesday with a small risk of tornadoes and thunderstorms capable of creating damaging straight line winds up to 60 mph.

The National Weather Service in Nashville said damaging winds are expected to be the main concern as the two systems move through the region.

The first round is expected to hit the western Middle Tennessee counties between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., move into Nashville between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and hit the eastern counties between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

With a second round of storms expected, shuttle services to shelters will be provided to the homeless Wednesday night beginning at 9 p.m. through 6 a.m. Thursday.

Those in need of rides should call dispatch at 615-844-3399 to request a pickup.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for Bedford, Coffee and Marshall Counties.

NWS Nashville said the storms could blow down trees and power lines and cause power outages in the area. They encourage residents to seek shelter.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for Bedford, Coffee, Lewis, Marshall, Maury and Perry Counties.

A second round of storms are expected between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Thursday morning.

Nashville and much of Middle Tennessee is under an enhanced risk (3 of 5) for severe weather beginning late Wednesday afternoon and again after midnight for counties west of the Cumberland Plateau, including Davidson, Montgomery, Williamson, Wilson County and Rutherford Counties. The rest of the region is under a slight risk (level 2 of 5).

Severe weather with a small risk of tornadoes will sweep through Middle Tennessee Wednesday.
Severe weather with a small risk of tornadoes will sweep through Middle Tennessee Wednesday.

"Local heavy rain may cause brief flash flooding. Details and timing are uncertain," according to NWS Nashville.

Nashville-area radar

National Weather Service urges weather awareness

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The National Weather Service recommends having multiple ways to get weather updates.
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This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville weather: Middle Tennessee faces severe weather threat