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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 12:22:52 pm CDT

Storms are expected to redevelop in the warm, humid airmass this afternoon and evening across portions of Middle Tennessee. There is a low severe threat mainly south of I-40 and along the Cumberland Plateau. Primary impacts are damaging winds & heavy rain, but there is also a low chance for hail.
Storms are expected to redevelop in the warm, humid air mass this afternoon across portions of Middle Tennessee. There is a low severe threat mainly south of I-40 and along the Cumberland Plateau. Primary impacts are damaging winds & heavy rain. Low rain and storm chances will continue on Friday mainly along the Cumberland Plateau, but a dry weekend appears to be taking shape as temperatures slip back to near seasonal norms.

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Middle Tennessee Weather History For August 20th...
On August 20, 1983...Nashvilles high of 101 is the first of four straight 100+ readings.'


 

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