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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazy skies to Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Over the last few days, smoke from Canadian wildfires spread over Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. On Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3, the smoke moved out the area and blue skies returned. However, after looking at some of the News 2 Weather Authority cameras, it appears the smoke reappeared Wednesday. Similar to the weekend, smoke is high enough in the atmosphere to not cause any air quality issues. According to the air quality in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is moderate, which means it's safe to be outside, but those with breathing issues might notice it a no serious impacts on air quality, the high up smoke caused more good than harm in the area. News 2 viewers sent some amazing photos over the law few days, showing smoky sunrises and sunsets. If you are hoping to get some beautiful sunrise or sunset photos of your own, you will need to grab the camera fast, because forecast models are showing the smoke moving out by the end of the week. ⏩ 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storms likely Saturday night and flooding continues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Severe storms are likely Saturday night into early Sunday morning. A Tornado Watch has been issued for Henry, Carroll, and Benton counties until 10 p.m. We expect the watch to be expanded later Saturday night. FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather The Storm Prediction Center now has an Enhanced Risk (3/5) for our southwestern counties. Almost everyone else is under a Slight Risk (2/5). The primary threats are damaging winds (60-70 mph) and tornadoes, some which could be strong. Heavy rain and some hail is likely too. The timing for the severe starts at 6 p.m. Saturday and will go through 3 a.m. Sunday. Now is the time to get prepared and make sure you have a way to get the warnings. There could be some discrete cells out ahead of the main line. The storms will be moving quickly, getting to I-65 by midnight and clearing the higher elevations by 3 a.m. Along this line, damaging winds and tornadoes are possible. In addition, we have seen anywhere from 2 to almost 6 inches of rain, which has led to flash flooding in many of our northern counties. PHOTOS: Floods impacting roads across Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky The Flood Watch is in effect through noon on Sunday. Finally, winds will also ramp up overnight and there is a Wind Advisory for our eastern counties from midnight through noon on Sunday. Wind gusts could be up to 40 mph. Please stay weather alert and the News 2 Weather Authority team will continue to bring you updates and keep you informed. 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.
