Severe Thunderstorm Watch: 4/28/26: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued as Nashville Faces Evening Drizzle and Potential for Strong Storms

by Weather Write | Apr 28, 2026 | Weather | 0 comments

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 176 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 38 COUNTIES

IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

BEDFORD CANNON CHEATHAM CLAY COFFEE CUMBERLAND DAVIDSON DE KALB DICKSON FENTRESS GILES GRUNDY HICKMAN HOUSTON HUMPHREYS JACKSON LAWRENCE LEWIS MACON MARSHALL MAURY MONTGOMERY OVERTON PERRY PICKETT PUTNAM ROBERTSON RUTHERFORD SMITH STEWART SUMNER TROUSDALE VAN BUREN WARREN WAYNE WHITE WILLIAMSON WILSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLARDT, ALTAMONT, ASHLAND CITY, BRENTWOOD, BYRDSTOWN, CARTHAGE, CELINA, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, CLIFTON, COALMONT, COLLINWOOD, COLUMBIA, COOKEVILLE, CROSSVILLE, DICKSON, DOVER, ERIN, FRANKLIN, GAINESBORO, GALLATIN, GOODLETTSVILLE, GORDONSVILLE, HARTSVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE, HOHENWALD, JAMESTOWN, KINGSTON SPRINGS, LA VERGNE, LAFAYETTE, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LEWISBURG, LINDEN, LIVINGSTON, LOBELVILLE, MANCHESTER, MCEWEN, MCMINNVILLE, MOUNT JULIET, MURFREESBORO, NASHVILLE, NEW JOHNSONVILLE, PALMER, PEGRAM, PULASKI, SHELBYVILLE, SMITHVILLE, SMYRNA, SOUTH CARTHAGE, SPARTA, SPENCER, SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE RIDGE, TULLAHOMA, WAVERLY, WAYNESBORO, AND WOODBURY.

From 2026-04-28T22:25:00+00:00 · until 2026-04-29T06:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN

Moderate Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

As of 7:28 PM in Nashville, the temperature stands at 70.9°F with a gentle wind blowing at 4.3 mph. The area is currently experiencing light drizzle, contributing to an overall humid atmosphere. Today, the high reached 80.6°F, while the low was 63°F. Earlier, there was a notable precipitation total of 0.7 in, and the chance for rain was high throughout the day.

Looking ahead to tonight, temperatures are expected to drop slightly to a low of 66.2°F. Winds may increase to 14.7 mph, and there is a 47% chance of additional precipitation under overcast skies. While significant rain has mostly tapered off, the potential for showers persists as the evening progresses.

Residents should stay informed due to the active Moderate Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which covers multiple counties in Middle Tennessee. This alert indicates that severe thunderstorms could develop, leading to hazardous conditions. It’s recommended to monitor local weather updates and be prepared for any weather changes through the night.

Today's Details

High
81°F
Low
63°F
Wind
15 mph
Humidity
88%
UV Index
3.2 (Moderate)
Precip
90% chance · 0.7 in
Now
71°F · feels 76°F
Sunrise
5:57am
Sunset
7:31pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Tuesday 81°F 63°F Rain showers: moderate
Wednesday 68°F 57°F Rain: moderate
Thursday 64°F 50°F Overcast
Friday 67°F 53°F Drizzle: light
Saturday 63°F 48°F Overcast
Sunday 66°F 45°F Drizzle: light
Monday 73°F 52°F Drizzle: light

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