Severe Weather Update for Middle Tennessee: Heavy Rain Expected March 4, 2011
Widespread severe weather is not anticipated; however, isolated severe storms may occur. The primary concern is heavy rainfall, with an expected accumulation of 1-3 inches across most of Middle Tennessee from Friday night through Saturday. Significant rises in local rivers are expected, increasing the risk of flooding, especially following recent rain. A potential new round of severe storms and heavy rain could arrive next Wednesday. For more updates, please monitor local weather advisories.
Severe Weather Update for Middle Tennessee: Heavy Rain Expected March 4, 2011
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Weather Impacts BriefingMarch 3, 2011NWS Nashville*6 to mute your line#6 to unmute your line
Quick Summary • Widespread/organized severe weather is NOT expected; isolated severe storms possible • Main threat is heavy rain • 1-3” rainfall for most of Middle TN • Starts Friday night; continues thru Saturday • Significant rises expected on area rivers • Flooding could occur more quickly due to recent rains
Summary • Isolated severe storms possible • Main threat is heavy rain • 1-3” rainfall for most of Middle TN Friday night and Saturday • Significant rises expected on area rivers • New: Next round of potentially severe storms and heavy rain around next Wednesday