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Some strong storms possible Thursday into Friday in Middle TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some strong storms are possible Thursday into Friday. There is a Marginal Risk (1/5) for our western counties. The main impacts will be heavy rain, damaging winds and hail. The tornado risk is very low, but not zero. Storms will start to fire up in the afternoon. During the overnight, a cold front will push through Middle Tennessee. Want the forecast delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the News 2 Forecast Newsletter This line will bring the main threat of strong storms. Once the line of storms moves out, a few spotty storms will linger throughout the day on Friday, especially east of Interstate 65. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Why hasn't Nashville hit 90° yet this year?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, and summer in Tennessee historically means high heat and high humidity. In previous years, nearly every day has been in the 90s with feels-like temperatures in the triple-digits. So far in 2025, we've had plenty of humidity and not much heat. Nashville has yet to reach the 90s, and there are no 90s in the forecast for the rest of May. This will be the first time since 2013 that Nashville won't record a temperature of 90° or higher before June. Middle Tennessee is experiencing one of the wettest starts to a year on record In Nashville, on average, our first 90° day is May 27, but the city has hit 90° as early as April 9. Music City averages about two days in the 90s each May, and the most is 16 days, which occurred in 1962. Temperatures in the 90s during May have been abundant in recent years. Last year, Nashville reached the 90s twice. In 2022, Nashville recorded eight days of 90° or higher in May. In 2019, there were 10 days with temperatures in the 90s. The craziest part is that cities in North Dakota and Minnesota have already reached the 90s this year. Earlier this month, Fargo, North Dakota reached 95°! Minneapolis and Chicago have also made it to at least 90°. News 2's extended forecast doesn't include any temperatures in the 90s, but the forecast for Tuesday, June 3 is for 89°, so our stretch of no 90s will likely end next month. It may be hard to believe, but Nashville has gone the entire month of May and June without reaching the 90s. In 1893, Nashville didn't reach the 90° mark until July 5! The reason we haven't reached the 90s in places like Nashville is due to how active our weather has been. All the days with cloudy skies reflect the sun's energy back into space, keeping us cool. Want the forecast delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for the News 2 Forecast Newsletter All the rain we have seen has also saturated the ground and the air. When the air is humid, it takes more energy to warm up. On the few sunny days Nashville has seen this spring, the warmest we could get was the mid-80s, thanks to the high humidity. Earlier in May, abnormally dry conditions and a warm south wind caused temperatures to reach the 90s as far north as Fargo, North Dakota. Some places in Texas and the desert southwest are also very dry, allowing for temperatures to easily surpass 90 °. If you like the heat, don't worry. Nashville typically reaches the 90s more than 50 days each year. 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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4 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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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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20-05-2025
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All modes of severe weather possible Tuesday in Middle TN, KY
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Severe storms are imminent Tuesday as our next storm system moves in. The Storm Prediction Center placed all of our area under an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5). FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather All modes of severe weather are possible with the storms Tuesday. Damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and even tornadoes (some strong) are possible. There is also a Flood Watch up for portions of Southern Kentucky. RADAR | Track weather across TN live Looking at the tornado potential, the Storm Prediction Center has outlined most of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky for a risk of EF-2 tornadoes or greater. This chance is about a 10% probability, but the environment is more conducive for tornado development. ALERTS | Weather advisories in Middle Tennessee For Tuesday, there will be storms in the morning to midday. These could be severe, but then in the afternoon, we will watch the main line of storms move in and continue through the evening. The potential will be there for all severe threats. Storms look to end before midnight, so it won't likely be an overnight threat. 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.
