High winds, rain, large hail and possible tornadoes are in the Sunday night forecast for Middle Tennessee, according to the National Weather Service.
“Storms will form to our west late today then move our way this evening and overnight,” the Weather Service said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible with the storms that impact Middle Tennessee. Get your safe places ready, then MOVE IT! MOVE IT! to that place if a warning is issued.”
The winds are expected to be 70 miles per hour, and the hail could be as large as two inches.
What time will severe weather move into the Nashville area?
In Nashville, the strong storm system could begin as early as 9 p.m. with the most severe winds, hail, rain and possible tornadoes happening 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. The winds and rain could last through 6 a.m. Monday.
There is also an enhanced chance for tornadoes across Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service said, “Tornadoes could be strong.”
The storm should hit Clarksville a little earlier with high winds expected by 8 p.m. on Sunday with the most severe part of the storm occurring between 9 p.m. and midnight.
Nashville weather radar
Nashville area weather forecast
Scattered showers could continue through the day Monday with lessening chances of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Here’s the forecast from the National Weather Service:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely tonight followed by showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9 p.m. Some could be severe. ow around 53. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m. followed by a slight chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Some storms could be severe. High near 65.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 70 and low around 57.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville weather: Storms could bring overnight strong winds, tornado
