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Storm 5 Alert: Heavy rain prompts flooding concerns overnight Friday

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — WHAT: A stalled cold front that brings heavy rainfall creates the concern for flooding prompting a Storm 5 Alert

WHEN: Friday Evening through Saturday Morning

THREATS: Heavy Downpours Could Lead to Flash Flooding

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A stalled cold front all across the mid-south is bringing heavy rainfall overnight tonight into early Saturday morning. The good news is our overall severe risk has gone down and it's no longer an overnight concern.

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A few counties have been released from the Flood Watch but it does continue for those south of I-40 until Saturday morning.

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The higher rainfall totals have begun to shift into northern Georgia and western North Carolina.

One way you can get weather updates if you are in the path of dangerous weather is by subscribing to NewsChannel 5’s Storm 5 WeatherCall. You can scan the QR code, or click the link to learn more: https://www.newschannel5.com/weather/weathercall-severe-weather-alerts

Stay with NewsChannel 5 as we continue to monitor and update you on storm chances for Friday.


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