Severe weather anticipated for Nashville, Middle Tennessee Sunday
The recent heat will put Middle Tennessee at risk for severe storms Sunday night.
Fast-moving thunderstorms will approach Middle Tennessee Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. As they move through the area, damaging winds with gusts potentially near 70 mph and large hail will be the primary threats. While an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out, it is not the main hazard with this event.
Much of Middle Tennessee — including Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Columbia — are at an enhanced risk (3 out of 5) for severe weather. Portions of West Tennessee from Jackson north to the state line are also included in the risk area.
Hot and humid conditions are expected Sunday afternoon with heat index values topping 100 for areas along and west of Interstate 65.
We have a chance for strong to severe storms tomorrow. For now, timing looks to be from 8PM-2AM, however, confidence in timing is low, so stay tuned for updates. Greatest threats are damaging winds and large hail. While the tornado threat is low, one or two cannot be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/UrDz7f8wiO
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) June 24, 2023
Once the severe weather threat moves on, typical summertime temperatures will move in, the NWS said.
Nashville-area weather radar
Nashville forecast
Sunday: A 50% chance of severe thunderstorms with a high near 91 and low around 68. Damaging wind gusts and hail up to 1 inch in size are the main threats for the weather event.
Monday: Sunny with a high near 86 and overnight low of 65.
Tuesday: Sunny with a high near 86 and a low around 63.
Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 86, a 20% chance of showers in the evening and a low around 65.
Thursday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 90.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville weather: Severe storms possible Sunday after warmup
