Nashville, TN – Residents across Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, should prepare for severe storms Friday and Saturday night, with damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that storms will develop Friday evening and persist into Saturday night, posing a significant threat across the region.
According to the NWS in Nashville, storms could bring wind gusts exceeding 65 mph, with the strongest activity expected west of the city Friday night before expanding across Middle Tennessee on Saturday. Areas under an enhanced risk include Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Columbia, while locations further west, such as Jackson and Clarksville, face a higher threat level.
Residents should remain alert for the potential of a few tornadoes and hail up to golf ball size. The primary concern will be damaging straight-line winds capable of causing power outages and structural damage.
The severe weather risk will peak late Friday into early Saturday before another round of storms arrives Saturday evening. The NWS advises residents to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and prepare for possible disruptions.
Officials urge Tennesseans to stay weather-aware, secure outdoor objects, and review emergency plans ahead of the storm system. Stay tuned to local weather updates for real-time information.
