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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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With NOAA radio software down and incoming storms, here's how to get Nashville weather warnings
Amid a severe weather threat across Middle Tennessee, NOAA weather radios will be down due to scheduled maintenance of the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) — a tool used daily by forecasters at the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. During the upgrade, all NOAA weather radio transmitters maintained by the Nashville office will be offline until May 21. This includes transmitters serving Clarksville, Waverly, Nashville, Centerville, Lobelville, Clifton, Lawrenceburg, Hickman, LaFayette, Cookeville, and Spencer. Here's what to know about the software and how else you can receive alerts during periods of severe weather. The weather service uses AWIPS software to display and integrate weather and water information and to send life-saving information, such as weather and water warnings, to the public. However, due to scheduled maintenance on the software, NOAA radios will be offline. Additionally, local graphical forecasts, climate data and probabilistic maps hosted on will not be updated. This includes all graphics on the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook and Probabilistic DSS webpages. "No impacts to core services (forecast products, watches warnings and advisories) are expected as we'll have our backup offices involved in covering those functions," said National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Husted. 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. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NOAA weather radios down amid storms? How to get Nashville warnings
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
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Some tornado siren batteries drained due to extended severe weather event, OEM says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some tornado sirens in Nashville have reportedly encountered issues due to the extended severe weather event in Tennessee. The Nashville Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) Outdoor Tornado Warning Siren System saw some sirens' batteries drain, rendering them inoperable temporarily, according to OEM Public Information Officer Joseph Pleasant. In a news release, Pleasant said multiple siren sites activated as the National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings for the Nashville areas. However, the continued tornado warnings and sounding of the sirens drained the batteries in the sirens themselves. Continued severe weather expected through Thursday Once the batteries died, the sirens stopped sounding, according to Pleasant. In areas where there were power outages, the sirens did not start to recharge until electricity was restored. One siren, Siren #51 Parmer Park on Leake Avenue, had a communications failure, Pleasant said. A repair team will need to visit the site in order to repair the siren. There is not currently an estimate for when that repair will happen, according to OEM. Importantly, the OEM reminded residents the outdoor tornado warning siren system is only one method of receiving alerts to dangerous weather conditions. Additionally, the OEM urged residents to remember the sirens are designed to be heard outdoors and are not intended to be audible inside homes or buildings. President Donald Trump approves emergency declaration for Tennessee amid severe weather outbreak It is crucial for individuals and families to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. OEM encourages the community to stay informed through various channels, including local news, weather apps, and NOAA weather radios. As the OEM works to restore the siren system, community members are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for severe weather events. 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.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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How many warnings did National Weather Service issue in Tennessee for April storms? Over 140
Tennessee had more than 140 weather warnings issued from 7 a.m. Wednesday through the overnight hours to about 10 a.m. Thursday as rain, wind and hail pummeled the state. There were 53 tornado warnings issued throughout all of Tennessee, according to Iowa State University's Iowa Environmental Mesonet, which tracks weather warnings. There were 20 flash flood warnings and 70 severe thunderstorm warnings, according to the data. Several outdoor tornado siren site batteries were drained in Nashville because of extended use as power outages prevented them from recharging immediately, according to the Nashville Office of Emergency Management. Tennessee severe weather: Tornado watch issued as flooding concerns remain in Nashville "That's a rare event to have that many storms like that all (wanting) to put tornadoes down and the biggest challenge is staying on top of them, and I think we did a pretty good at that," said Jacob Bruss, a meteorologist at the Memphis office. More rain and storms are expected into the weekend as flooding will become a chief concern, according Nashville National Weather Service meteorologist Faith Borden. The weather service is still "dealing with active flooding," and didn't expect the Nashville office to send personnel out until Monday to evaluate tornado touchdowns. Borden said. Some areas could still see 6-8 more inches of rain through the end of the week, Borden said. 10:32 p.m., April 2: Stewart County. 11:06 p.m., April 2: Houston and Stewart counties. 12:27 a.m., April 3: Hickman, Humphreys, Perry counties. 12.56 a.m.:, April 3: Dickson, Hickman and Humphreys counties. 1:06 a.m., April 3: Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Wayne counties. 1:40 a.m., April 3: Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties. 2:02 a.m., April 3: Dickson, Hickman, Maury and Williamson counties. 2:36 a.m., April 3: Cheatham, Davidson, Williamson counties. 2:54 a.m., April 3: Sumner, Wilson, Williamson and Davidson counties. 3:21 a.m., April 3: Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties. 3:25 a.m., April 3: Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson counties. 3:33 a.m., April 3: Davidson, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties. 3:38 a.m., April 3: Davidson and Williamson counties. 3:42 a.m., April 3: Dickson, Hickman, Lewis, Maury and Williamson counties. 3:56 a.m., April 3: Davidson, Sumner and Wilson counties. 4:09 a.m., April 3: Davidson, Williamson, Hickman and Maury counties. 4:35 a.m., April 3: Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson and Wilson counties. 4:36 a.m., April 3: Hickman, Maury, Lewis and Williamson counties. 5:12 a.m., April 3: Williamson and Maury counties. 6:35 a.m., April 3: Lewis, Hickman, Maury and Williamson counties. 9:40 a.m., April 3: Trousdale, Wilson and Smith counties. Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@ and on X, formerly known as Twitter @ AndyHumbles. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NWS issues 140 warnings for Nashville, Tennessee storms
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Continued severe weather expected through Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville emergency officials are warning residents to continue to be weather aware as heavy rains and severe storms move through the area. Overnight and in the early morning, tornadoes swept through the state, killing at least four people in West Tennessee and dumping significant rainfall over Middle Tennessee. While the storm system moves through Tennessee, severe thunderstorms and more tornadoes are still possible in the mid-state. According to the Nashville Office of Emergency Management (OEM), heavy rain and flooding is quickly becoming the main threat in Davidson County through the weekend. Stay weather aware: How to get alerts in your community Already multiple areas across Nashville have seen significant ponding and pooling of water on roadways, particularly in low-lying areas. While it may sound redundant, OEM personnel are reminding all Nashvillians to TURN AROUND! DON'T DROWN! The main threat to expect Thursday will be heavy rains and flooding, with the highest rain totals trending higher than 10 inches in some places as a result of flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect through Sunday morning, according to the OEM. Severe thunderstorms are possible mainly today and Saturday evening. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail are all possible during this time. TN severe weather coverage April 3, 2025 Friday, however, should provide somewhat of a break with lower coverage of storms and lower risk levels, OEM staff said in a release. So far, OEM has counted the following incidents through respective agency partners: NDOT: 1 tree down; 4 signal calls; 3 debris calls TDOT: 6 HELP Truck calls NED: 4 wires down; 1 NES outage 4 vehicles in water 35 calls for flooding The severe weather prompted widespread school closures and remote operations. Metro Nashville Public Schools closed Thursday and canceled all before- and after-school activities due to the inclement weather. District offices were closed for in-person support activities but were working remotely. The Metro Action Commission closed all offices Thursday, but said staff members would be available remotely to assist with requests for help with utility payments, rent, mortgage and other emergency assistance. Additionally, the agency's Head Start and Early Head Start pre-school centers will be closed on Thursday. Team members would be working remotely to assist parents with emergency resources as needed. Those needing MAC service can contact the call center at 615-862-8860 or emailing the agency at 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.
