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Severe storms possible in Middle TN Thursday through Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The next three days will bring a risk of severe thunderstorms in parts of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. The main day of concern for all areas is Friday. As outdoor plans are happening, you'll want to prepare for storm chances and keep the WKRN Weather app available for alerts.
Here is the severe outlook for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thursday's Marginal Risk (level 1/5) is for northwestern counties. On Friday, a Slight Risk (level 2/5) for all our area. On Saturday, a 15% risk (equates to a Slight Risk level 2/5) for counties mostly south of Interstate 40.
FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather
Each day has different threats, so we'll look closer at each day.
Thursday
Thursday's storm chances are focused northwest of Nashville thanks to an approaching cold front. Heavy rain and wind gusts are the main concerns. Storm chances will be expected with daytime heating but not everyone will see storms. However, these storms could last into the late evening and overnight in parts of Kentucky.
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Friday
The risk Friday is the best for our entire area as daytime heating will supply ample moisture and fuel for thunderstorm development. Also, a storm complex moving out of Oklahoma and Arkansas will help increase the damaging wind gust potential for the region.
Through 7 a.m. Saturday morning, another batch of storms are possible. These should not be severe but have heavy rain and lightning with them.
ALERTS | Weather advisories in Middle Tennessee
Saturday
On Saturday, we do not have a very clear picture of the model data. However, with a front that stalls out and moves slowly to the south, this will keep our storm chances going throughout the day. The severe risk would mostly be in the afternoon and evening as the front encounters the moist air. Wind gusts and heavy rain remain the primary threats.
Rain chances lower on Sunday, but return Monday with another cold front. We'll look for drier conditions by Tuesday. Rain amounts from Thursday to Tuesday could peak in the 1-3 inch range for us. An isolated higher total possible where heavier bands of rain occur.
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