Nashville, TN – Residents in Middle and Eastern Tennessee should brace themselves for a full day of severe storms on Sunday, with the most serious threats including damaging winds of up to 60 mph and hail as large as one inch.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, the storm system is expected to affect the region throughout the day and into Sunday night, with areas like Nashville, Chattanooga, and McMinnville facing a “Marginal” to “Slight” risk of severe weather.
Strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall are the primary threats, but the risk of tornadoes remains low.
The system will move eastward, affecting counties ranging from Clarksville and Columbia south to Huntsville and east to Knoxville.
Chattanooga and surrounding areas, such as Dalton, Georgia, are in the “Slight Risk” zone, which indicates the possibility of brief but intense storms.
Officials encourage residents to stay weather-aware by following local alerts and having multiple ways to receive warning information.
Travelers should avoid flooded roads and remember the safety message, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
This storm system, while not expected to produce widespread tornado activity, may disrupt travel and outdoor plans throughout the state until late Sunday.
