A strong-severe storm batch is expected to move into northwest Middle Tennessee around midnight, with damaging wind the main concern. The severe risk continues into Monday afternoon and early evening, especially near the Cumberland Plateau.
NASHVILLE is heading into the kind of overnight stretch where people set alarms twice: once for sleep, and once to check whether the next weather wave is already on the way.
Showers and storms are expected to move in around midnight from the northwest. A few could be strong and severe, but they are forecast to weaken as they push southward. On the next day. Monday. more showers and storms are expected again—this time with a severe threat that could linger into the afternoon.
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for tonight and Monday. Damaging wind remains the main concern with the storms.
Just before midnight, a batch of strong-severe thunderstorms is expected to move in from the north. The greatest concern is damaging wind gusts. Northwest Middle Tennessee and southwest Kentucky have the greatest chance of receiving any severe weather.
There is also a very low chance of an isolated tornado near the TN/KY line. From there, storms are expected to spread southeastward and weaken as they go. The storms should reach Nashville around 1 a.m.
Monday brings more chances for storms—starting with areas of rain and the possibility of a strong or severe storm. Weather awareness is urged through late afternoon. The severe threat on Monday is greatest along and near the Cumberland Plateau from mid-afternoon through early evening.
With Monday’s storms, the potential hazards include wind and hail, and an isolated tornado remains possible with any storm.
The forecast for Monday starts with morning scattered showers and thunderstorms, with warm and muggy air. A strong gusty wind could accompany the initial wave of storms over southern and southeastern Middle Tennessee as they move southeastward. The low for Monday morning is 74.
In the afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorms continue. An isolated strong or severe storm is possible, and damaging wind remains the main threat. Hail and/or an isolated tornado are possible with any storm, mainly well east of Nashville. The high is 80.
By evening, showers and thunderstorms are expected to exit. The severe threat should be done by mid-evening, with temperatures in the 70s.
After the risk passes. Tuesday looks like a recovery day: Tuesday’s morning is mostly cloudy and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Tuesday afternoon will bring breaking clouds letting through some sunshine, slightly less humid conditions, and a high of 84. By evening, it should become mainly clear and cool through the 70s into the 60s.
Wednesday and Thursday are expected to bring low rain chances returning, though most of both days will be dry and seasonable.
Late Friday, another batch of storms is likely. Drier, hotter weather is expected to move in for next weekend, though a few showers and storms could remain possible on Saturday.
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