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Heat and drifting smoke have raised air‑quality concerns across Middle Tennessee; sensitive residents should check hourly AQI and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
Patchy morning fog will slow the commute. Highs near 91°F with heat‑index values into the low 100s and scattered storms increasing into the weekend.
Morning fog gives way to a hot, sticky day with highs near 90°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Weekend rain chances increase Friday–Saturday.
Sudden storms flooded low-lying roads in Nashville and other Southern metros, stranding vehicles and snarling morning commutes.
Humid morning with a 50% chance of afternoon storms and highs near 88°F. Heat climbs into the 90s by the weekend.
Cloudy start with scattered afternoon storms today and a muggy week ahead.
A Flood Watch stays in effect through 6 p.m. CDT Sunday, July 12. Expect rounds of heavy showers, spotty flooding, and messy commutes this afternoon.
Decatur County emergency officials say a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 8 p.m.; residents should monitor alerts and be ready to shelter.
The Little Harpeth spilled into the Brentwood YMCA lot this week, partially submerging cars. Officials and the Y are now weighing outdoor alarms, intercoms and faster alerts.
Flood Watch through Sunday as repeated storms threaten 2–4 inches of rain. Expect hot, humid afternoons and localized flooding — avoid driving through standing water.
Two inches of rain in an hour flooded downtown Lebanon, closing Park Avenue and prompting an NWS flash flood warning for central Wilson County.
A Flood Watch runs from 1 p.m. Thursday through 6 p.m. Sunday. Expect repeated storms, heavy downpours and flash-flood risk.
Spotted lanternflies have turned up across multiple Tennessee counties this week. State officials urge Tennesseans to photograph, report and destroy any they find.
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