RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center are tracking a multi-day severe weather threat for Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee. While the weekend offered clear skies and pleasant temperatures, a shift in the atmospheric pattern brings a risk for all types of severe hazards starting Monday night. National Weather Service meteorologist Alexandra Holley notes that the first wave of storms will likely arrive as a nocturnal event. Current models suggest the most intense activity will occur between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM Monday into Tuesday morning.
Damaging winds are the primary concern for this first line of storms. While the tornado risk remains low, it’s not zero. Residents should stay weather-aware during the overnight hours. The intensity of these storms may depend on how much instability remains in the atmosphere after sunset…