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Officials warned that extreme heat and dry conditions make backyard fireworks and grilling more dangerous this July 4, urging residents to attend the city’s professional show at Harlinsdale Farm.
Triple-digit heat and heat-index values above 110F will persist through Friday. Cooling centers and heat-patrols are active across the city.
A National Weather Service survey found an EF‑1 tornado touched down south of Huntland last Monday, uprooting trees and snapping a power pole with peak winds near 107 mph.
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Nashville through Thursday with highs near 100–102°F and heat-index readings that may exceed 110°F. Cooling centers and outreach are available.
An Extreme Heat Warning runs through July 2 with highs near 100°F and heat-index values up to 110°F. Find public cooling sites and basic safety tips.
Showery storms this morning may produce localized flooding; dangerous triple‑digit heat builds early next week. Stay alert and know where to cool off.
NWS Nashville has issued a Flood Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday morning for many Middle Tennessee counties. Heavy storms could cause rapid runoff and low-lying flooding.
Scattered storms are possible Friday with highs near 92°F. A hotter, potentially triple‑digit stretch builds into early next week.
Clear, muggy morning; highs near 91°F today. Storm chances return Friday–Saturday and heat climbs into the upper 90s Sunday.
Cool, mostly cloudy morning gives way to sunny highs near 87°F. Scattered storms late week and a strong heat surge are possible early next week.
Patchy fog early Wednesday morning, then sun and a high near 82°F. Storms return Thursday and heat spikes to the 90s next week.
Showers and thunderstorms will roll through Nashville Monday with gusty winds and a soggy commute; highs near 84°F. Expect brief heavy downpours and localized ponding.
UT Extension warns Tennessee producers of a surge in tick infestations after a warm, wet spring. Experts recommend vigilant inspections, habitat management and vet‑guided treatments.
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