Severe weather risk Wednesday and into holiday weekend

Severe weather risk Wednesday and into holiday weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The risk of storms and heavy rain has returned to Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. This will last through the holiday weekend. At times, some severe thunderstorms will be possible. News 2 Meteorologists are tracking four Weather Alert days.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most counties until 10 PM Wednesday night. Strong storms are possible with straight line winds, heavy rain, and hail being the main threats. Tornado chances are extremely slim but not zero.

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The main line will move east through the evening, and we do dry out later at night. A few more storms are possible early Thursday morning.

More rain, weather alert days ahead

Rain and storm chances continue for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and into early next week.

On Thursday, all of our area is under a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) for wind gusts, flooding rains, and hail in any severe storm. On Friday, it is possible for a few strong storms near the TN River.

This weekend, we are watching Sunday for the possibility of multiple severe storms in parts of our region. A good part of the Ohio and Tennessee Valley are under a 15% to 30% (Slight to Enhanced Risks) of severe weather. All threats will be at play on Sunday including tornadoes.

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Through 12 AM Tuesday, May 29, one model prints out potential rain amounts in the 2-4 inch range. A lot of water for the holiday weekend ahead.

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