"We are currently responding to flash flooding in the South 5th Street and Sylvan Area. Late Thursday afternoon, heavy rain poured down in greater Nashville, lighting struck and thunder boomed across gray skies in parts of Music City. The NWS reported "very gusty winds, especially south of Nashville" Thursday reaching up to at least 55 mph.Īt one point, late Thursday afternoon, winds gusted to 52 mph at the Nashville International Airport, the NWS confirmed. Severe weather was expected to clear overnight with Friday's outlook calling for cloudy skies that potentially turn sunny later in the day. Rain and thunder began in parts of the region early this morning, the National Weather Service in Nashville reported, and wind gusts later soared into the equivalent of highway speeds in parts of the city during the late afternoon to evening hours.įorecasters also called for the risk of possible spin-up tornadoes Thursday, but by early evening, meteorologist had not confirmed any touching down in the state.Ī flood advisory was also effect for Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Macon, Montgomery, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson and Wilson counties Thursday afternoon. Please consider becoming a subscriber to help power our ongoing local coverage.Ī cold front pushed northeast into Middle Tennessee Thursday, bringing with it severe weather, including strong winds and minor flooding in some parts of the region. Watch Video: Millions facing severe weather risk
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