Special update issued August 12 at 6:20 pm

Radar trends are looking better for us for this evening’s severe threat. Storms have struggled here in TN, even as they try to develop ahead of the main line. A few storms managed to develop ahead of the line in Kentucky and appear to have caused the line to weaken.

As we go through the rest of the evening, we’ll continue to monitor the radar. The Storm Prediction Center does not intend to issue a watch for our area, which is another good sign.

The difference with this evening’s storms is that storms in Missouri appear to be taking some of the energy from the line trying to come in from Kentucky. That’s also a good thing! Plus, we have a cap in place (warm layer aloft) and that’s hindering storms too.

Again, we still can’t rule out some strong storms this evening, but I’m feeling better now than I was a few hours ago.

I also meant to mention that the Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight. Don’t worry if skies don’t cooperate. Meteor showers go on for weeks. There’s been plenty of times when I’ve seen more on nights that weren’t the peak.

I’ll keep an eye on things!

I’m feeling better!

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Special update issued August 12 at 3:40 pm

Heat and humidity continue to buid, which means instability continues to build. We may be looking at a repeat of yesterday that will feel eerily familiar. Yet another complex of storms is building in southern Indiana and is charging our direction. By the time it arrives here, it will carry the threats of torrential downpours, frequent lightning, and the possibility for damaging wind gusts.

If we can get storms to fire off ahead of the line, that will help diminish the threats of the line.

No matter what, we are ripe for storms this afternoon and evening and any storm could easily become severe. If you have outdoor plans this evening, please pay close attention to the weather and keep in mind that things can change very fast! If you have an outdoor event, designate someone to watch the radar and be able to communicate any warnings that may be issued. Also keep in mind that August storms are notorious for frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. If you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck.

I’ll keep an eye on things and let you know if there’s anything you need to know about. I wouldn’t be surpised if we get a severe t-storm watch issued later on.

My concern is increasing with every hour we go without widespread storms. The instability just keeps building.

The graphics below are unchanged since this morning’s forecast.

I just made a couple of tweeks to this graphic, increasing rain chances at 10:00 pm and changing the greatest threat for severe storms from 5:00 – 10:00 to 6:00 – 11:00.

Threats remain the same.

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Special update issued August 12 at noon

Our atmosphere is heating up and destabilizing. This is increasing the risk for storms to become severe. We’ll be weather aware through the afternoon and evening. Like yesterday, localized damaging wind gusts will be possible with any storm. Those gusts are often so brief and localized that a warning never goes out. With soils being so wet and trees being lush with foliage, it doesn’t take as much wind to push one over.

Computer models aren’t doing a good job with today’s forecast, but thankfully not all of us need those models to make a forecast. ha Conditions are ripe for storms today and we’ll be watching those radars for any that develop. In addition, it still looks as though a complex of storms will threaten us again from the north, similar to last night.

Winds aloft are quite brisk and that can help get storms going, as well. If you ever look up on a hot summer day and you notice the clouds are moving nicely across the sky, you should know that storm chances are higher. Those faster winds up there cause our pressure to lower down here (air rises up to replace the air being carried away aloft).

I’ll keep an eye on things and let you know if there’s anything you need to know about.

For this update, I’ll start the concern meter! We’ll see how my concern changes with today’s threat as we go through the day.

The graphics below are unchanged since this morning’s forecast.

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Today is Wednesday, August 12, 2026

I will issue special updates, as needed, concerning today’s severe storm threats.

MM’s Hourly Forecast

I circled the timeframe when I think the greatest risk for strong storms may come. Stay tuned for updates.

5-Day Forecast

6-10 Day Temp & Precip Outlook

MM’s Weather Worries

MM’s Wx Analysis

It’s another active weather day across much of the U.S., including right here in TN. Another complex of storms will likely drop into TN from the northwest this evening, bringing the risk for strong storms and flash flooding.

On This Day

MM’s Aches-n-Pains Forecast

MM’s Pollen Forecast

Farmer’s Almanac Gardening

Yesterday’s Local Weather Stats

The Crossville Airport is the official reporting station for the plateau.

Yesterday’s Storm Reports

A storm report was filed in Putnam County. “Multiple trees and power lines down in Putnam County … including on Highway 84 at Woodcliff Road … W Jackson Street … Window Cliff Road … Oak Trace Lane”

Radar-Estimated Precip from Yesterday

Night Sky

Drought Conditions

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