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Strong to severe thunderstorms possible this week (5.6.24)

Posted at 5:58 AM, May 06, 2024
and last updated 2024-05-06 19:26:45-04

Storm 5 Alert Daybreak Tuesday - Daybreak Thursday

Forecast:
Tonight: Pt. Cloudy, 40% Shower & Storm Ch. |Low: 67| S 5-10
Tuesday: Mix of Sun & Clouds, 60% Shower & Storm Ch., Some
Storms Could be Strong to Severe |High: 85| SW 10-15, Gusts: 25

In Depth:
Strong to severe storms are forecasted the next several days across the NewsChannel 5 coverage area. All of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are under a risk for severe weather Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday's storms will bring threats for damaging wind, hail, heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes.

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The severe threat Wednesday increases for much of the area with a level 3 (out of 5) risk. Damaging winds, large hail, heavy downpours and tornadoes are all possible by late Wednesday afternoon into the evening and overnight hours. Stay Weather Aware!

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