Severe weather continues to be a threat over Memorial Day weekend. Here's how much rain to expect in Middle Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Middle Tennessee until 7 p.m. Central Time Thursday. Counties in the watch include Davidson, Cheatham, Rutherford, Williamson, Robertson, Wilson, Sumner and others.
The weather service is warning of hail, heavy rain and strong to damaging winds with the potential of reaching speeds of up to 65 mph. Storms could possibly cause flash flooding, said the weather service.
If you haven't seen, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for most of #MiddleTN.
In addition, the KOHX radar is operational again.
Don't ignore the heavy rain/flood threat. Any training storms could cause flash flooding. Y'all see what happened in Erin, TN yesterday? pic.twitter.com/bWPbqQHYxK— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) May 23, 2024
On Wednesday, 13 people were rescued after several inches of rain fell in Houston County.
Houston County Emergency Management Agency Director Bill Hall confirmed the rescue of nine children and four adults trapped inside Ms. Katies Kids daycare, located at 57 Store Front Drive in Erin, Tenn. The weather service reported that Erin received 3.22 inches of rain on Wednesday, however the radar estimated some Houston County areas in the 4 to 6 inches range, said meteorologist Krissy Hurley.
According to the weather service, severe weather is expected to last throughout Memorial Day weekend. The tornado threat will begin to increase on Friday and may last until Monday. Flooding will also remain a threat until Monday.
How much rain did Middle Tennessee receive on Wednesday?
The weather service reported the following cities as receiving the most rain on Wednesday:
Erin - 3.22 inches
Byrdstown - 2.89 inches
Clarksville - 2.68 inches
Slayden - 2.66 inches
Dickson - 2.56 inches
Picket State Forest - 2.49 inches
Westmoreland - 2.46 inches
Byrdstown - 2.42 inches
Celina - 2.42 inches
Mcewen - 2.30 inches
How much rain is expected in Middle Tennessee during Memorial Day weekend?
Thursday through Monday, Nashville, Clarksville, Colombia and Tullahoma are expected to receive between 1.5 to two inches of rain, said the weather service.
Lafayette, Jamestown, Crossville, Smithville, Waverly and Waynesboro are expected to receive between two to three inches of rain.
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