Storm chances on the increase, a few strong

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Strong storms are possible in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky on Tuesday with an approaching cold front.

On Tuesday, all of our area is under a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5). There will be heavy rain with all the thunderstorms. Some of the stronger storms may produce damaging wind gusts and small hail. There is an extremely low risk of tornadoes.

These storms will be along a cold front. The front will move through Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Starting in the early morning hours of Tuesday, rain and storms are likely in Southern Kentucky and near the TN/KY line. These could be strong to severe. Otherwise, a cloudy & humid start to the Tuesday. As the cold front slowly marches across the region, rain and storms will become likely and in a greater coverage. A few severe storms are possible due to the ample moisture & heat available for the cold front to aid in storm production. The cold front stalls out Tuesday night near the Cumberland Plateau.

WEDNESDAY

By Wednesday, we are all in the cooler air and rain chances drop considerably. The front will become stationary in the far eastern areas into East Tennessee, where additional rain & storms are expected. Temperatures are in the 70s to low 80s for highs.

After Wednesday, our next weather focus will turn to the tropical system in the Gulf that will interact with a lingering upper low over the Midwest. This could place our region (Ohio & TN Valley) for a decent amount of rainfall. While several days away, stay tuned for the latest forecast changes and track.

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