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National Weather Service

Next Winter Storm Forecast Includes Sleet And Snow, But A Lot Of Uncertainty

By Tony Gonzalez

February 16, 2021

winter storm watch

A second wallop of bad weather is on its way to the region, but forecasters are noting extreme uncertainty on the exact mix of freezing rain, snow and ice. What is likely, though, is another run of difficult driving.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm, National Weather Service, severe weather

Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week

By Emily SinerandTony Gonzalez

February 16, 2021

A cardinal sits in a tree during a winter storm on Feb. 15, 2021.

The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, February 2021 Winter Storm, National Weather Service, severe weather, snow, Tennessee Highway Patrol, transportation, Williamson County

Early Survey Shows Minimal Tornado Damage in Putnam And Warren Counties

By Damon Mitchell

August 30, 2020

Early survey data shows only a small amount of damage after two brief tornadoes touched down in Putnam and Warren counties Friday evening.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: National Weather Service, severe weather

Remnants Of Hurricane Laura Bring Severe Storms, Tornado Warnings To Middle Tennessee

By Samantha Max, Tony GonzalezandRachel Iacovone

August 28, 2020

Heavy rain, strong winds and potentially severe weather are sweeping across Tennessee today, and a front coming through just after noon prompted a series of tornado warnings. But there wasn’t immediate confirmation of any tornado touchdowns.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: National Weather Service, severe weather, tornado warnings

First A ‘Derecho,’ Then A ‘Wake Low’ — How Back-To-Back Tennessee Storms May Have Been Connected

By Blake Farmer

May 5, 2020

We’re learning new weather terms this week as Middle Tennessee was hit with another night of high winds, knocking out power to an additional 15,000 Nashville Electric Service customers. This time it was a rare “wake low,” which followed an even more unusual “derecho” storm system the night before.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: National Weather Service, severe weather

Is All That Ice Going To Knock Out My Power? The Weather Service Might Be Able To Tell

By Bradley George

December 26, 2013

The National Weather Service is trying something new this winter. Forecasters are telling Middle Tennesseans not just how much ice will fall in an ice storm, but if the power will go out and for how long. The system could be useful one day, but right now it’s far from perfect.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: ice storm, National Weather Service

Warm Weekend Ahead, But Flooding Possible

By Bradley George

January 10, 2013

Nashville has seen about two inches of rain over the last few days, but a front moving in from southern Texas will bring more moisture this weekend. Creeks and streams in the Nashville area could rise above their banks.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Bobby Boyd, National Weather Service

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