Nighttime severe weather possible for Nashville, Middle Tennessee, NWS says
Nashville and areas northwest of the city, including Clarksville, might see some isolated, intense weather June 18 as more nighttime thunderstorms are expected to move through the region.
The National Weather Service increased the threat for Nashville from their June 17 predictions.
"It's a low risk still, but storms are looking better organized for severe weather this evening and during the overnight hours," the weather service said in their 4 a.m. update.
The storms will likely move into the region in two waves: one from the northwest corner around 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and the second from the same area around 11 p.m.
"Damaging winds remain the primary threat tonight with a low threat for large hail and an even lower threat for tornadoes," the weather service said.
The region will dry out for the weekend.
"Highs will warm into the low- to mid-90s over the weekend. The humidity will be sticking around and this will push max heat index values to around 100 Saturday and above the century mark Sunday," the weather service said.
If you've got Juneteenth plans June 19, bring an umbrella.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before noon, the weather service said, with a 60% chance of rain.
"Can't rule out a few stronger storms with wind and hail being the main threats," the weather service said.
Otherwise, it'll be partly sunny with a highs in the low- to mid-80s.
It will likely be dryer by the time the city's fireworks start at the annual Juneteenth celebration at Fort Negley.
June 18: Some showers and thunderstorms possible during the day with highs near 91. Nighttime storms, some severe, to last overnight. Lows around 71.
June 19: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon, otherwise partly sunny with highs in the low- to mid-80s. Lows around 68 in the evening.
June 20: Sunny, with a high near 92 and overnight lows around 72.
June 21: Sunny, with a high near 94. Evening hours will be clear with lows around 73.
June 22: Sunny, with a high near 96 and overnight lows around 75.
June 23: Rain might return with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs near 96. Overnight lows around 75.
June 24: Rain could continue with 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs near 96 and lows around 74.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville weather: Severe threat increases for Middle Tennessee
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