RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight Friday, January 30, 2026, through noon Monday, February 2, 2026. The advisory warns that very cold wind chills will persist, with temperatures expected to fall to 5 degrees below zero on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The chance of snow flurries also continue on both Friday night and Saturday.
Overall Winter Storm Update for Middle Tennessee – Tennessee continues to recover from Winter Storm Fern, which brought extreme cold, ice, snow, and prolonged power outages across much of the state. According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the storm has strained utilities, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted essential services, including drinking water systems.
As of the latest statewide assessment, drinking water facilities in at least 14 Tennessee counties experienced weather-related impacts. While all affected systems currently report that water supply remains available, several utilities have issued boil water advisories or conservation notices due to pressure loss, power failures, or equipment issues caused by freezing temperatures and ice damage…