Forecasters fear tornadoes Thursday, as spring-like weather turns cold

Tennessee will be at risk for severe thunderstorms starting Thursday morning. Tornadoes could develop later in the day, with a higher risk in areas south of I-40 and west of I-24.

Damaging straight-line winds could reach 70 miles per hour, forecasters warn. Highs will reach near 70 degrees, and the hotter it gets, the greater the chance tornadoes will form.

The National Weather Service says this storm will be fast-moving, so it’s important to have multiple ways to receive warnings, and a plan if you have little time to reach shelter.