NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Residents across central Tennessee, northern Alabama, and parts of Mississippi are being urged to stay alert today as forecasters highlight a low but notable tornado risk in the region.
According to meteorologists, conditions are coming together for brief, weak tornadoes to form in a narrow corridor from Jackson, Mississippi, through Decatur, Alabama, up to Nashville, Tennessee.
Timing and Affected Areas
The window for potential tornado activity is expected between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, with Level 1 (2%) to Level 2 (5%) probabilities for tornado development. Areas most likely to see rotation include:
- Jackson, MS
- Decatur, AL
- Nashville, TN
Strong wind gusts, isolated heavy rain, and lightning are also possible, though forecasters say widespread severe weather is not expected.
Conditions Supporting Tornado Development
Meteorologist and storm chaser Adam Lucio explained that while overall instability is low, wind shear and humidity are combining to make the atmosphere conducive for brief, spinning storms.
“Instability will not be particularly high, but wind shear is strong and the air is sticky and humid. This tends to lead to low storm bases that can rotate and produce brief, wispy tornadoes,” Lucio noted…