Nashville weather: Severe storm risk overnight Friday for Middle TN

Rachel Wegner and Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean
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For the second consecutive Friday, Middle Tennessee is expected to experience severe weather, according to the National Weather Service.

"Our main concern remains damaging straight-line winds with gusts 60+ mph," NWS Nashville said.

Though the risk for isolated tornadoes and hail are low, they cannot be ruled out. Localized, brief downpours are also possible, but widespread flooding is not expected, the forecast showed.

"Areas west of I-65 have the highest likelihood severe storms," NWS said.

Severe storms are possible in Middle Tennessee overnight Friday into the early morning hours of Saturday, the forecast showed.
Severe storms are possible in Middle Tennessee overnight Friday into the early morning hours of Saturday, the forecast showed.

The western portion of the region, including Clarksville, Nashville, Williamson County and Columbia, are under an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for severe storms. The rest of the region is under a slight risk (level 2 of 5).

"Please don't get hung up on the colors," NWS said. "If you are outlooked ... then you have a chance for severe weather."

Storms are expected to arrive in the western edge of Middle Tennessee around 9 p.m. and move through the Nashville metro area from 10 p.m. through 1 a.m. The severe threat should end around 3 a.m.

National Weather Service urges weather awareness

The National Weather Service recommends having multiple ways to get weather updates.
The National Weather Service recommends having multiple ways to get weather updates.

As always, it's important to remain weather aware, NWS said, especially with overnight storms. There are multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including cell phone push alerts from local media and weather apps; social media updates; local news coverage; and NOAA weather radios.

The NWS recommends that people keep their phone and/or a weather radio nearby while they sleep.

Learn more about how to prepare for severe weather and make an emergency plan at ready.gov/plan.

Nashville-area weather radar

Nashville, TN weekend forecast

Thursday: Sunny, with showers likely overnight after 3 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 60%. High: 71; Low: 55

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms possible throughout the day, with a risk for severe storms in the late night hours. Chance of precipitation is 90%, tapering off to 70% overnight. High: 77; Low: 57

Saturday: Sunny. High: 67; Low: 36

Sunday: Patchy frost before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High: 66; Low: 49

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