Storms Tonight, Some May Be Strong to Severe

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A line of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move through the region this evening, with a couple storms potentially becoming strong to severe and producing damaging wind gusts. The chance for large hail or a tornado is low, but heavy downpours and occasional lightning are expected as the storms reach the Tennessee River around 8-9 pm and Nashville closer to 11 pm.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a threat to public safety, property, and infrastructure, so it's important for residents to stay informed and prepared. The storms come ahead of a cold front that will bring cooler, drier weather on Friday.

The details

The storms will develop and slide through the area ahead of a cold front. A storm or two could become strong to severe, with the potential for brief, isolated damaging wind gusts. Even outside of the storms, it will be a windy evening with gusts greater than 30 mph, so residents should secure any loose outdoor items.

• Storms will reach the Tennessee River around 8-9 pm.
• Storms will be in Nashville closer to 11 pm.
• Rain will exit the Midstate by sunrise on Friday, except along the Cumberland Plateau where an early shower will still be possible.

What’s next

Residents should monitor the weather closely, secure any loose outdoor items, and be prepared to take shelter if severe weather warnings are issued for their area.