Tornado Watch: 4/28/26: Tornado Watch Issued as Overcast Skies Promise Heavy Rain and Winds for Nashville—Stay Alert!

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

Tornado Watch

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 167 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 5 AM CDT TUESDAY

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

CHEATHAM DAVIDSON DICKSON GILES HICKMAN LAWRENCE LEWIS MAURY MONTGOMERY ROBERTSON WILLIAMSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ASHLAND CITY, BRENTWOOD, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COLUMBIA, DICKSON, FRANKLIN, HOHENWALD, KINGSTON SPRINGS, LAWRENCEBURG, NASHVILLE, PEGRAM, PULASKI, AND SPRINGFIELD.

From 2026-04-28T04:23:00+00:00 · until 2026-04-28T10:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN

Moderate Tornado Watch is in effect until 5 AM CDT Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for parts of Middle Tennessee, including Davidson County.

Currently in Nashville, the temperature stands at 72.3°F, with an overcast sky overhead. Winds are blowing at 14 mph, and there has been no recorded precipitation thus far. Earlier today, the high reached 81.7°F with a low of 65.5°F, setting up a warm and humid atmosphere that persists into the night.

Looking ahead to tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 66°F. Winds may pick up slightly, gusting up to 18.1 mph, while the chance of precipitation decreases to 24%. The overcast conditions are likely to continue, providing a gray backdrop as the night progresses.

Residents should remain alert due to the ongoing Moderate Tornado Watch, which encompasses several counties including Davidson, Williamson, and Dickson, with a focus on the potential for severe weather through the early morning hours. Keep updated on conditions as storms may develop.

Today's Details

High
82°F
Low
65°F
Wind
18 mph
Humidity
71%
UV Index
4.1 (Moderate)
Precip
72% chance · 1.59 in
Now
72°F · feels 71°F
Sunrise
5:57am
Sunset
7:31pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Tuesday 82°F 65°F Rain showers: moderate
Wednesday 69°F 60°F Rain: slight
Thursday 67°F 51°F Overcast
Friday 68°F 53°F Rain: slight
Saturday 63°F 49°F Rain: moderate
Sunday 64°F 44°F Clear sky
Monday 76°F 49°F Drizzle: light

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