Wind Advisory, Gusty Winds, And Storms Tonight

A windy and stormy evening ahead for west Tennessee….A wind advisory in effect until 1 AM. Winds could gust over 50 mph at times this evening as a tight pressure gradient will line up over the area. Winds will be gusty and high even ahead of the storms this evening.

Most of the severe storms will be to our south but we can’t rule out one or two storms becoming severe this evening, mainly in the southern counties. Scattered power outages may occur as well.

Winds will be gusty and high due to the tight pressure gradient over the area this evening even in areas where storms are not located, so use caution.

Winds could gust over 50 mph at times and with the wet ground from storms, a few trees could fall, especially on back roads. If you don’t have to travel this evening, it is wise to stay home as there could be tree limbs over the roadway in some area. The combination of heavy rain and an already windy day will make conditions hazardous.

Severe storms will be centered off to our south this evening. While a strong storm is possible over the southern counties, the main tornado threat will stay to our south.

Here is a current look at radar:

TIMING OF STORMS TONIGHT:

Storms will start arriving into the area around the 5 to 6 pm time with heavy rain and lightning at times.

Storms continue to move through the area with the bulk of the storms centered in the area by around 7 pm.

More storms will continue into the late evening.

Storms should clear out shortly after 1 am in the morning. Calm and dry weather will follow for several days to follow.

Brian Davis
Storm Team 7 Meteorologist
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