Wed. Afternoon Storms To Bring Large Hail, Straight Line Winds & Localized Flooding
ROBERTSON COUNTY MIDDLE TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The risk of severe storms for tomorrow afternoon and evening has increased, according to the National Weather Service of Nashville, TN. The greatest risk (3 out of 5) covers the greater portion of Middle Tennessee, including the Nashville Metro Area and also Clarksville.
What to Expect
▪ The system has slowed down.
▪ Strong to severe straight-line winds and large hail is the main threat.
▪ An isolated tornado is possible (not the greatest threat).
▪ Breezy with wind gusts up to 35 mph even without severe storms.
▪ Training storms could lead to heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. Especially north of I-40 and west of I-65.
Expected Rainfall Amounts
Slow-moving training storms could result in heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. The best potential for flooding is looking to be west of I-65 and north of I-40. 2” to 3+” is possible.
In Summary – The system is slowing down.
The system is slowing down.
▪ Strong to severe straight-line winds and large hail is the main threat.
▪ An isolated tornado is possible (not the greatest threat).
▪ Quarter-size or greater hail is possible.
▪ Winds of 60+ mph. Even outside of severe storms, it will be breezy with gusts up to 35 mph.
▪ Training storms could lead to heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. Especially north of I-40 and west of I-65.
Go ahead now and review your safety plans and also make sure that you have more than one way to receive your warning(s), especially since severe storms are expected to occur at night or during the early morning.”
“IMPORTANT: Do NOT think if your area isn’t highlighted that you’re in the clear. This is where the *best* chances for severe weather to occur are located.
Take the time to make sure the batteries are fresh in your NOAA Weather Radio and tomorrow evening, make sure your cell phone is charged. Remember, we want you to have multiple ways to get warnings.
BE PREPARED: Before the Storm Strikes. (A message from Weather.gov)
At home and at work, your primary concerns are the potential loss of heat/AC, power, telephone service, and a shortage of supplies if storm conditions continue for more than a day. Test units regularly to ensure they are working properly. Have available:
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information. These may be your only links to the outside.
• Extra food and water. High energy food, such as dried fruit or candy, and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration is best.
• Extra medicine and baby items.
• First-aid supplies.
• Have proper ventilation.
• Fire extinguisher and smoke detector.
In cars and trucks, Plan your travel and check the latest weather reports to avoid the storm!
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