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Issued by NWS Nashville, TN
Issued by NWS Nashville, TN
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527 FXUS64 KOHX 160455 AFDOHX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Nashville TN 1155 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1151 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 - Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will continue for the period. - The risk of severe weather is low, however, heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning will be possible. - Heat indices each day will exceed 100 degrees each day this week for areas west of the Cumberland Plateau. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Thursday Night) Issued at 1043 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 Warm and muggy conditions in Middle Tennessee continue into the rest of this week. Tonight, patchy fog will once again be possible on the Cumberland Plateau, as it has been the past week or so. Wednesday, some CAMs are showing some morning showers moving west to east around 6am along and north of I-40 so we will have to watch for some early morning precipitation. With this early convection, the same CAMs are not showing much in the way of afternoon thunderstorms. However, guidance has been struggling to accurately depict the coverage (or outright existence) of diurnal showers and thunderstorms. As long as this pattern continues, diurnal showers and thunderstorms will continue to be a possibility. Heat indices on Wednesday could get up to just under heat advisory criteria, so while it is not likely at this time that one will be issued, remember to stay hydrated and stay cool if working or doing anything outside in the afternoon. && .LONG TERM... (Friday through next Wednesday) Issued at 1043 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 Biggest concern the next few days is heat indices, as there are afternoons towards the end of the week when they could flirt with 110 degrees. Most likely scenario is 100 to 105 degrees, with the higher end values being more likely west of I-24. We`re actively monitoring the situation for a possible heat advisory, but at this time, just remember heat safety and recognize the signs of heat illness. Second biggest concern is with these diurnal storms, while severe weather risk is low, hazardous weather could still occur. This includes heavy rainfall rates that could lead to localized flooding, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. If you`re spending any time outdoors the next week, make sure you have a plan to keep yourself safe in case a storm surprises you while you`re outdoors. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1155 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 VFR conditions to prevail for most of this forecast run. KSRB and KCSV may observe some fog; however, with cirrus moving through from decaying storms, that may limit radiational cooling and therefore fog. Did go with a more optimistic forecast. Tomorrow, isolated to scattered storms once again forecast in the afternoon. Included a PROB30 at KSRB and KCSV. Was not confident enough to put TSRA into other TAF sites but may need to eventually. Light winds to continue, picking up to 6-8 kts during daylight hours. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Nashville 75 96 77 96 / 20 40 10 30 Clarksville 75 93 75 94 / 30 20 10 20 Crossville 68 88 69 88 / 10 40 30 50 Columbia 74 93 75 94 / 10 20 10 10 Cookeville 71 90 72 90 / 10 40 20 50 Jamestown 70 89 71 88 / 10 40 30 60 Lawrenceburg 73 93 74 93 / 10 20 10 20 Murfreesboro 74 95 75 95 / 10 30 10 30 Waverly 73 93 74 94 / 20 20 10 10 && .OHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Holley LONG TERM....Holley AVIATION.....Husted