NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Strong to severe storms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. While activity will not be widespread, but rather scattered, it's important to remain weather aware if you have outdoor plans Tuesday evening. A complete breakdown can be found below.
WHEN: Tuesday, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
THREAT: Wind, heavy downpours, hail, low tornado threat
Much of Middle Tennessee and South-Central Kentucky are on the tail end of severe ingredients Tuesday, but enough of the ingredients are in place to bring the threat for strong to severe storms, prompting a Storm 5 Alert. Areas along and north I-40 are under a risk for severe storms from the Storm Prediction Center.
After a morning with a mix of sun and clouds, our chances for showers and thunderstorms increase this afternoon. As storms roll in, a few could be strong, possibly severe. The primary threats: damaging wind gusts, large hail. The tornado threat is not zero, but very low. As storms roll in, some may have some heavy downpours. This won't be widespread, and not everyone will see rain.
While the best chance for spotty strong to severe storms will occur between 3 p.m.-10pm, the peak time will be around dinner time.
It’s always important to take the time before storm chances to make sure you are prepared. One way to make sure you receive alerts if you are in the path of dangerous weather is by subscribing to Storm 5 WeatherCall. If you are in the path of dangerous weather, you’ll receive a phone call from the Storm 5 Weather Team. If you are not in the path, then you will not be called. You can head to NewsChannel5.com/WeatherCall for more details, and to subscribe.
