Rounds of Strong, Severe Storms Possible Prompting a Storm 5 Alert
Forecast:
Tonight: Few Strong Storms Possible|Low: 73| SW 15-20, Gust: 25 mph+
Friday: Storm 5 Alert, Sun/Clouds Mix, Scat. Showers & Storms, Some Storms May Be Strong to Severe |High: 89| SW 15-20, Gust: 30 mph+
In Depth:
Nashville has climbed into the upper 80s for today's high, well above average. Storms will begin approaching the region from the west late this evening. A few of those thunderstorms have the potential to turn strong to severe. The biggest concern is strong winds and large hail, with an overall very low tornado risk.
A Storm 5 Alert has been issued beginning late tonight and continuing through early Saturday, with two distinct waves of potential severe weather. The first round is expected late tonight into early Friday morning, mainly along the Kentucky–Tennessee state line.
The second, more widespread and potentially stronger round is anticipated late Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning. This system brings an increased risk of damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, large hail and isolated tornadoes.
