The U.S. is on track to have its second-busiest tornado year ever, and some former weather service veterans worry that overworked meteorologists and violent weather are a dangerous combination.
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and other states in early April and made it more likely to occur. That’s according to an analysis from the World Weather Attribution group of scientists.
High winds, hail and a few tornadoes: what to expect from Friday and Saturday’s storms
Middle Tennesseans should brace for severe thunderstorms Friday night and all day Saturday. The National Weather Service predicts 60 to 80 mph winds, golf-ball-size hail, and a few isolated tornadoes.
Winter storm brings challenges — and snow joy — to Tennessee
Life in Middle Tennessee is expected to grind to a halt Friday as a major snowfall sweeps through — the culmination of days of escalating warnings and the potential for 8 inches of snow in some places.
Severe weather may impact much of Middle Tennessee on Sunday
The National Weather Service is warning that people in the area should remain “weather aware” through Memorial Day.
Waves of storms bring record-breaking rainfall to parts of Middle Tennessee
This week’s severe storms have left behind heartache and debris, along with the flooding. According to the National Weather Service, the areas that received the most rainfall were north of Interstate 40 — with many spots getting five to eight inches. This led to water rescues in places like Gallatin and Hendersonville. Overall, Sumner and […]
Deadly tornadoes and flooding hit Middle Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail and flash flooding impacted much of Middle Tennessee on Wednesday and overnight into Thursday. At least two people have died as a result of the storms, with multiple injuries reported.
National Weather Service warns all Middle Tennesseans: Prepare for severe storms Tuesday
The National Weather Service says it’s confident that a line of severe thunderstorms will hit Middle Tennessee on Tuesday afternoon. The entire region faces a high risk for unusually severe weather, including winds up to 60 mph and hail the size of ping pong balls.
For Nashvillians who don’t speak English or Spanish, severe weather alerts come with a language barrier
During severe weather, like the tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee on Dec. 9, everybody needs timely information about where the storm is and when to take shelter. But in Nashville, where dozens of languages are spoken, access to that information isn’t guaranteed.
Tornado season is underway, but it’s difficult to predict how many twisters will hit Middle Tennessee
How many tornadoes will Nashville have this year? That’s a difficult question to answer, even for weather experts.
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