Complexes of strong to severe thunderstorms have moved through Middle TN throughout the day. The plateau was east enough to dodge direct impacts from these complexes. Some of the gusty winds from these storms still affected the area, with some rather stiff breezes at times. As storm continue to collapse to our west this evening, more gusty winds can be expected from time to time.
An area of storms moving into Kentucky this evening had looked concerning for our area. However, those storms are struggling at this hour and they no longer look to be a threat for us. Cloud cover and outflows from previous storms have cooled us off and stabilized us somewhat.
Short-term models are detecting another complex of storms for Friday morning. I should add that all models have handled these storm complexes poorly, so we shall see.
I should note that I’m watching an area of strong to severe storms north of Evansville, Indiana, at this hour. They are moving our direction and would arrive sometime between midnight and 2:00 a.m, IF they hold together. They are about to move into rain-cooled air in western Kentucky and should weaken upon doing so. I’ll keep an eye on them.
Our pattern remains hot and unsettled through the weekend, with more chances for strong to severe storms from complexes of storms moving in from the northwest. I’ll be watching it all closely!
Bless you Mark for watching out for us. TY so much.