City of Nashville, TN
08/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/20/2026 07:18
Possible Severe Weather Wednesday Night
The Nashville Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reminds everyone to stay weather aware Wednesday night ahead of possible severe weather.
The Nashville Office of the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts high storm chances Wednesday night into Thursday morning with a low severe weather threat.
Primary concerns are damaging winds and heavy rain with low chances of hail and tornadoes.
Lower rain chances will persist on Friday, but a drier weekend is in store with near normal temperatures.
A Heat Warning remains in effect. Expect low rain chances on Friday, and even drier conditions with rain and storm chances less than 5 percent.
You should have multiple ways of getting weather alerts.
For important safety information and weather updates sign up for the Metro Emergency Alert & Notification System. (MEANS) It is free to download.
Impacts
- Damaging winds and heavy rain are the primary impacts
- Low chance for hail
- Very low chance for tornadoes
Where
- The majority of the area is under a marginal risk with a slight risk over the northwest part of the area.
When
8 PM into Thursday morning
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