NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Torrential rain, damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are possible in storms today and late tonight.

Do you have weather pictures or videos? Share them Here.

Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Androidso you can stay up to date on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos and you can also receive messages from us about the latest conditions and forecasts.

FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAY APPLIES TODAY AND THIS EVENING:

A First alert weather day is in effect today and this evening as strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. A developing storm system will approach from the southwest late this afternoon, bringing an area of ​​showers and thunderstorms to our area. Rain and storms will initially arrive over southwest Middle Tennessee around 2:00 p.m. and move northeast toward Nashville around 4:00 p.m. Expect rain, lightning, thunder and possibly isolated strong gusts of wind during the heaviest rainfall. Rain/storms will continue northeastward in this area through early evening.

From around 9 p.m. a stronger line of thunderstorms will move in from the southwest. This round of storms has a greater chance of damaging wind gusts, isolated tornadoes and some localized flooding. This round of storms will sweep across the entire midstate, eventually exiting the Cumberland Plateau region by 3 a.m. After 3 a.m. on Sunday, the major threat will be over.

A flood warning has been issued for southwest Kentucky from 6:00 p.m. today until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Stay up to date on the weather today and tonight with the WSMV4 First Alert Weather app. A second option for receiving weather alerts, such as a NOAA weather radio, is also recommended. We will provide live updates on WSMV4 this evening and possibly overnight.

SUNDAY & MONDAY:

A few lingering showers are expected early Sunday. It remains mild with a high around 60.

Some sunshine returns on Monday. Low: 46. High: 64.

New Year’s Eve and beyond:

There will be a few showers in the Midstate early Tuesday/New Year’s Eve. Dry weather is expected on Tuesday night.

Colder, dry weather is forecast for New Year’s Day and beyond.

Copyright 2024 WSMV. All rights reserved.