Prepare for Potential Severe Weather and High Winds Sunday Night

Unstable weather is expected to move into Middle Tennessee Sunday afternoon and evening. Residents should prepare and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

The Nashville office of the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for all of Middle Tennessee from 1 p.m. Sunday through 1 a.m. Monday, with wind gusts expected between 40-45 mph ahead of an approaching cold front.

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Sunday night, with the greatest impact window between approximately 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Severe thunderstorms are likely, with damaging winds as the primary concern. Some wind gusts could exceed 75 mph, and tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

Due to the potential for high winds and severe weather, Nashville Electric Service (NES) is preparing for the possibility of power outages. NES currently has approximately 380 line-workers ready to respond should outages occur.

High wind events can bring down vegetation such as trees or large branches near power lines. When vegetation becomes entangled in electrical equipment, lines can break or fall to the ground, which can result in outages.

If you see a downed power line, assume it's live, stay away (at least 30 feet) and call 9-1-1 immediately.

The Nashville Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the forecast and coordinating with local partners to ensure resources are available should weather-related incidents occur.

What to Expect

• Increasing winds Sunday afternoon and evening ahead of the cold front
• A line of strong to severe storms moving through Sunday night
• Much colder temperatures by Monday with a hard freeze possible Monday night

Safety and Preparedness Tips

Residents are encouraged to take a few simple steps now to prepare:

• Charge all mobile devices ahead of the storms.
• Keep backup batteries or portable chargers available.
• Secure loose outdoor items that could become projectiles in high winds.
• Prepare a basic emergency kit with flashlights, batteries, water, and non-perishable food.
• Identify the safest location in your home in case severe weather develops.

If power outages occur, NES customers can report outages by:

• Texting "OUT" to 637797 (mobile phone must be tied to the account)
• Calling 615-234-0000
• Logging into My Account at NESPower.com
• Reporting directly through the NES outage map

Emergency officials also remind the public to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including weather radios, local media, and trusted mobile alert applications.

The Nashville Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if significant changes to the forecast occur.