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16 hours ago
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Will Middle Tennessee experience a ‘heat wave' this week?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For the first time since last fall, Middle Tennessee will see three consecutive days in the 90s. Does this count as a heat wave, or is this normal for this time of year? According to the National Weather Service office in New York City, a heat wave is defined as three consecutive days of 90° or higher. The News 2 Weather Authority team is forecasting temperatures of 90° or higher from Tuesday, June 3, through Thursday, June 5. This would meet the National Weather Service New York City's office definition for a heat wave. New York is not Tennessee, so is the definition of a heat wave different here in the Volunteer State? According to Nashville National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Husted, a heat wave is a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather. This means the criteria for a heat wave in New York City would not work here in Middle Tennessee. This is because temperatures in the 90s are not abnormal. FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather The average high temperatures in Nashville are 90° or higher from June 25 through August 26. This is more than two months where 90° is normal. Husted said in Middle Tennessee, abnormally hot conditions are when the heat index gets above 105°. 'For us, 90s in June is not abnormally hot. Now, if we have those temperatures approaching 100°, and if we have that humidity, those dew points of 75° or 80° with a temperature of 95°, making it uncomfortable, that's what we would constitute a heat wave,' Husted told News 2. The heat index, or feels-like temperature, is how hot it feels to a human. It takes into account the moisture in the air along with the temperature. This is because it feels much hotter when there is more moisture in the air. Below is a heat index chart that has the temperature on the y-axis and dew point on the x-axis. The National Weather Service office in Nashville will issue heat advisories when the heat index is higher than 105° and extreme heat warnings when it gets above 110°. The criteria for heat alerts across the United States are based on feels-like temperatures that are abnormally or dangerously hot. This means a heat wave in Middle Tennessee would be at least three days when the heat index is 105° or warmer. ⏩ Husted said this warm-up is not abnormal enough to be a heat wave, but it could be a shock to your system since it's been so cool lately. 'By the technical definition, we currently don't meet the criteria for this upcoming event, but that's not to diminish the potential impacts. It's our first heat event of the year, we're not used to it at this point,' Said Husted. 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.
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7 days ago
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Middle Tennessee is experiencing one of the wettest starts to a year on record
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee has felt like a rainforest lately. Nashville has recorded rainfall on a total of 16 days during the month of May, and April was one of the wettest on record. All this rain has made for some historical rain totals. Meteorological spring includes the months of March, April, and May. Even with a few days remaining, Nashville is experiencing its 5th wettest meteorological spring on record. Want the forecast delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the News 2 Forecast Newsletter This is impressive because rainfall records in Nashville go back to the 1870s! In March, Nashville recorded 5.40″, in April 8.43″, and so far in May, Music City has seen 8.06″ of rain. April was the 6th wettest of record, and May is on track for being the 10th wettest. It's not just the spring months; Nashville recorded 6.05″ in February! January is the only month in 2025 that Nashville saw below normal rainfall. With all this rainfall, Nashville is currently experiencing the 6th wettest start to a year on record. RADAR | Track weather across TN live These rainfall numbers are even more impressive considering we are in the wettest time of the year. Nashville's wettest month is May, followed by April, then March. Spring is Middle Tennessee's wettest time of the year, but we can see a lot of rain any time of the year. Unlike other parts of the country and world, we don't have a wet or dry season. This is why Nashville sees much more rain each year than a city like Seattle, Washington, which is known for being wet. In Seattle, it does rain nearly every day in the winter months, but from May through September, rain is rare. In the month of July, Seattle sees less than an inch of rain on average. For the entire year, Nashville's average rainfall is more than 50″, while Seattle's is less than 40″. Our summer would be dry like Seattle if it weren't for the high humidity. Humid air from the Gulf extends over the eastern half of the US, allowing for thunderstorms in the summer. These summertime thunderstorms are what keep us out of drought. 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.
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26-05-2025
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Damage reported in Southern Middle Tennessee communities following storms
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Strong storms tore through the southern part of Middle Tennessee Sunday afternoon, causing wind damage in multiple localities. The Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency said Lawrenceburg and the northern part of Lawrence County — including the Summertown community — were hit the hardest by severe thunderstorms around 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. High winds knocked down a number of trees and power lines in the area. FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather At the height of the storms, more than 1,200 Lawrenceburg Utility System customers were reportedly without power. According to officials, personnel from Lawrence County Fire Rescue, the Lawrenceburg Fire Department, the EMA, and multiple law enforcement agencies were dispatched to help clean up storm damage and ensure public safety. Crews worked quickly to remove debris from the roads and restore accessibility. All Lawrence County residents are asked to be cautious around downed power lines and report any remaining hazards to local authorities. 'We thank all responding agencies and utility crews for their prompt and professional efforts in restoring services and clearing roadways,' the Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County EMA said in a statement. Strong storms over with for most of Middle Tennessee Sunday night Storm damage has also been reported in other counties around the region: Meanwhile, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is still in effect for Coffee, Grundy, Lincoln, Franklin, and Moore counties until 11 p.m. If you'd like to share any photos or videos of the storms or the ensuing damage around Middle Tennessee, send them to pix@ 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.
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23-05-2025
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Tracking rain for the holiday weekend in Middle TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The unofficial start to summer has arrived, and the weather pattern remains cool and wet for the region. Prepare for rain to impact your plans, and some rain amounts could exceed three inches by the middle of next week! There are medium to high rain chances of storms starting Saturday and continuing through late Tuesday evening. These rounds of rain will come in combination with a stalled out frontal boundary in the area by late weekend. This will keep rain chances going into the upcoming week, possibly totaling over three inches in some areas. FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather There will be a low-end risk for a few strong to severe storms through this event. While heavy rain will be the primary concern, there could be a stronger storm capable of wind gusts and hail. The tornado risk looks extremely low in this weather setup at this time. ALERTS | Weather advisories in Middle Tennessee The Storm Prediction Center does have a Marginal Risk out for our far southern counties by Sunday. The risk is higher both Saturday and Sunday closer to the Memphis region and into Mississippi and Alabama. Let's look at each day. First for Saturday, the European forecast model brings a few showers by morning west of I-65, but then fills in the rain by midday into the afternoon, tapering off by evening. RADAR | Track weather across TN live Starting Sunday, the coverage of rain is nearly widespread. A few thunderstorms will be possible as well. Most rain again wraps up into the evening hours. Monday, Memorial Day, rain & storms likely. This is when the heavier precipitation could occur in our area. Tuesday, the day we thought the rain would be wrapping up in the morning hours, now looks to continue into late Tuesday as a slow-moving front sweeps our region. More heavy rain and storms likely. The rain chances will persist throughout the holiday weekend. With rain, cooler than average temperatures will prevail. High temperatures this time of the year are in the lower 80s, but we will mostly stay in the 70s, a rare treat as May comes to a close. Be sure to stay with us for further updates and forecast clarity regarding storm timing for the holiday weekend. 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.
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19-05-2025
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NOAA weather radios in Middle TN down for upgrade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Weather alerts to NOAA weather radios are suspended from Monday through Wednesday evening across Middle Tennessee as the National Weather Service Nashville conducts an update. The required maintenance of the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) was scheduled long before this week's possible strong storms. Severe storms likely Monday into Tuesday across Middle TN According to a release, the NWS uses the AWIPS computer system to display and integrate weather and water information, and to send life-saving information, such as weather and water warnings, to the public. Forecast operations will be conducted by the service back-up office in NWS Knoxville/Morristown during the down time. Forecast service products, weather watches and warnings and advisories are not expected to be impacted. However, all NOAA weather radio transmitters will be off the air during installation, including sites in Clarksville, Waverly, Nashville, Centerville, Lobelville, Clifton, Lawrenceburg, Hickman, LaFayette, Cookeville and Spencer. FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather According to a release, local graphical forecast, climate, and probabilistic maps that are hosted in numerous places on will not be updated. The NWS Nashville office will remain open and staffed throughout this upgrade period. WKRN Meteorologists recommend downloading the WKRN weather app to receive immediate watches and warnings for our area. By having your GPS enabled, the app will detect your location so that when an alert is issued, you'll be notified quickly so action can be taken. 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.
