TIMING: UNTIL MIDNIGHT
THREATS/IMPACTS: Damaging Wind, Potential for Power Outages
While this system is not expected to bring anything close to last month’s Ice Storm, we are closely monitoring the potential for strong, gusty winds continuing into the overnight hours across the entire News Channel 5 coverage area.
The primary concern will be the possibility of isolated power outages due to strong winds. Strong wind gusts to 40 mph could cause already weakened tree branches to snap, potentially bringing down power lines in some locations.
We are also monitoring the potential for an isolated strong to severe storm this evening. The Storm Prediction Center has extended the level 1 risk further south to include Music City.
A cold front will slide through the area overnight bringing the potential for an isolated strong to severe storm with wind gusts to 60 mph, strong enough to break weakened branches or compromise power lines that may have been damaged during last month’s storm. As a precaution, keep mobile devices fully charged while at home so you are prepared in the event of a power outage.
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