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20-05-2025
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Tennessee storm warnings: Track the latest power outages, damage reports
A line of severe storms will bring all modes of severe weather, including winds over 70 mph and the chance of tornadoes, to Middle Tennessee during the evening hours of May 20, according the National Weather Service in Nashville. A tornado watch is in effect for all of Middle Tennessee until 10 p.m. May 20. Some parts of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky are also included in the watch. Wind will be the primary threat but tornadoes and hail are possible, "We will also see scattered thunderstorms ahead of the line and all modes of severe weather are possible with those storms," the weather service said. Keep up with weather updates and alerts: Download our app for the latest and get alerts delivered to your phone. Storms are expected to move into the Nashville area between 5 and 7 p.m., possibly as early as 4, with 6 p.m. being most likely said National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Husted. The weather service recommends remaining weather aware throughout the evening. While having multiple ways to receive weather warnings is a best practice, NOAA weather radios will not be in service until May 21 due to maintenance. This includes transmitters serving Clarksville, Waverly, Nashville, Centerville, Lobelville, Clifton, Lawrenceburg, Hickman, LaFayette, Cookeville, and Spencer. Here's a look at the latest radar conditions, power outages and warnings issued as storms move through the area. When a tornado watch is in place tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service suggests people who are in the warning area review and discuss their emergency plans, check supplies and have a safe room incase the weather takes a turn for the worse. When a tornado warning is issued it means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property. Here are some suggestions from the National Weather Service if a tornado warning is issued for your area: Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building Avoid windows If in a mobile home, a vehicle, or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris Warnings typically are for a much smaller area that may be impacted by a tornado identified by a forecaster on radar, a trained spotter or law enforcement who is watching the storm, according to National Weather Service. Tornado warnings are issued by your local forecast office. Despite NOAA weather radios being offline, there are still plenty of ways to remain weather aware in the Nashville area. Here's how: MEANS (Metro Emergency Alert and Notification System) - MEANS is a public safety program that provides you critical information in a variety of situations, such as weather notifications, criminal activity and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up online at or download the MEANS mobile app, available on the App Store of Google Play. Nashville Office of Emergency Management - Follow the Nashville Office of Emergency Management on Facebook and X to stay up to date and engaged. Although social media isn't always the most reliable way of receiving weather updates, the office routinely posts critical information. National Weather Service - For the most up-to-date weather updates, visit the Nashville office of the weather service on their official website and follow their social media channels. Be sure to enable push notifications to receive timely alerts. Tornado sirens - Davidson County's tornado warning siren system is designed to alert people when a tornado warning is issued for any part of the county. A tornado warning indicates that a tornado has either been detected by Doppler radar or visually confirmed by a trained spotter. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee storm warnings: Track power outages, tornado damage reports
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How to get alerts for your community
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With severe weather, it's advised to have multiple ways to receive alerts about your area. In addition to the free WKRN Weather Authority app, communities across Middle Tennessee have specific community alert systems meant for their area. Cell phones can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts, which is a federal public safety system that alerts citizens about public safety emergencies — including severe weather warnings. Before storms hit, you should make sure this option is toggled 'on' on your mobile device. Want the forecast delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the News 2 Forecast Newsletter Additionally, many communities across Tennessee have tornado warning sirens, which are designed to warn those when there is a warning in the area. If you hear a tornado warning siren, you should seek shelter immediately. Check and see if your county or city's emergency management agency has an active social media page to follow. Below is a non-comprehensive list of community alert systems across Middle Tennessee: The Nashville Office of Emergency Management has a Facebook page and the Nashville Emergency Operations Center operates a feed on X, formerly Twitter. Though these are not always the fastest communications channels, the office recommends following to stay up-to-date. One of the newest public safety programs that enables Metro to let you know when there are threats in the Nashville area is the Metro Emergency Alert and Notification System. Residents who provide contact information are provided with notifications about everything from criminal activity to weather. You can follow this link to sign up for MEANS if you haven't already to receive alerts via cell or landline phone call, text, email or TTY. You will have to create a free account. Does your Tennessee town have a public tornado shelter? Additionally, Metro officials will update the Nashville Emergency Response Viewing Engine with updates about road closures, evacuation areas or routes, shelters and other relief centers. You can follow this link to view NERVE and learn about what's happening around you — it's mobile device compatible and can help you avoid closed roads or other obstacles. During times of disaster, HubNashville services will operate as an emergency hotline. You can call them about 615-862-8600. Rutherford County uses a system called Smart911, which delivers everything from weather alerts to evacuation orders and transportation updates like road closures. Follow this link to sign up for alerts and search 'Smart911' wherever you download apps to have the alert system directly on your phone. Like Rutherford County, the City of Mt. Juliet also utilizes 'Smart911' to alert residents to severe weather and other safety threats in the area. If you don't want to download the app and you want to receive alerts for Mt. Juliet, you can text 'MJ' to 67283. Maury County's Office of Emergency Management partners with Columbia, Mount Pleasant and Spring Hill. The area also utilizes Smart911 technology for their alerts. Montgomery County and Clarksville, Tennessee utilize Weather Alerts — a free service that allows emergency response agencies to send out updates about emergencies. You can follow this link to download the app in the App Store and this link to download the app from the Gogle Play store. You can also follow this link to sign up for notifications online The City of Gallatin utilizes a 'CodeRED' system, which is a customizable system that allows you to receive time-sensitive information about emergencies or urgent notifications. Follow this link to enroll in CodeRED online or search for 'CodeRED' on the App Store or Google Play. The City of Gallatin has provided the following instructions for receiving messages: 1. Start by clicking the enroll link. You'll be taken to a new subscriber page asking you to enter your email address, delivery preferences and optional password. Setting a password will allow you to control how your email address is subscribed and unsubscribed to in the system and protect from others subscribing on your behalf, without your permission. 2. Enter the information then press the 'save' button. 3. After pressing the 'save' button, you'll be taken to the 'quick subscribe' page where you can continue to subscribe to email alert services. After making your selections, press the 'save' button. 4. After selecting your subscription pages, you will be asked to enter your ZIP code, and then press the 'save' option. This is an optional question. 5. To activate your subscription request, you will be sent a message to your email account asking you to confirm your request by pressing on an enclosed link. You can follow this link to sign up for the Williamson County Emergency Alert System, which allows you to choose the areas for which you would like to receive alerts. Williamson County has provided a list of steps to take to sign up for the alert system if you haven't already: Create a memorable username, and then fill out the remaining sections. Add in the locations that you wish to receive notifications within Williamson County If you are registering for yourself or a loved one, make sure to select any individual special needs. This helps first responders know how to respond in the event of a disaster. Select the types of alerts that you wish to receive from the system, weather or community-related. Don't forget to take the power and reliability of the WKRN Weather Authority with you at all times by downloading the News 2 Storm Tracker app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
