NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Storms will impact all of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky late Friday evening into early Saturday. This will be an overnight weather event, and it’s imperative that you remain on Weather Alert for the threat of severe storms.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Middle TN, valid until 3 AM.

Latest severe outlook

The Storm Prediction Center has extended the Enhanced Risk (level 3/5) for strong to severe storms farther eastward to as far east as Dekalb and Warren counties in TN. A Slight Risk (level 2/5) now covers all of our eastern counties, including the Plateau.

Storm threats

There are three primary threats for severe weather:

  1. A medium tornado threat, particularly for areas from Nashville and I-65 westward (although a tornado cannot be totally counted out east of I-65).
  2. Wind gusts could reach 60-80 mph as the line of storms move in.
  3. Heavy rain could lead to some localized flooding.

Storm Timing:

The main line of storms will arrive between 8-11 PM at the Tennessee River. This line will march east and be in the middle part of the Midstate and the Metro area in the 10 PM to 1 AM time period (Nashville roughly 11 PM to midnight), and progressing through our eastern counties between midnight and 4 AM.

Future Tracker:

This is one computer model’s approximate timing of the storms tonight. Please give an hour or two leeway on the exact ETA for your location.

Wind Advisory:

A Wind Advisory is in effect for winds OUTSIDE OF THE STORMS. Winds will increase due to a strong low-pressure center passing to our northwest and could gust as high as 50 mph.

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Excessive rainfall

The northwest corner of the WKRN viewing area (counties within 45 miles of the TN/KY line) has a higher risk for heavy rain to cause flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has all of our region under either a Marginal, Slight, & Moderate risk of Excessive Rainfall. In the Moderate risk area, be prepared for possible flooding.

A Flood Watch is in effect for these Kentucky counties: Christian, Muhlenberg, Todd, & Trigg. More counties could be added throughout the day. Check here for updates.

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