Tropical Storm Nestor Could Bring A Stray Shower This Weekend

Weather Update – 12:38 p.m. – Friday, October 18th

Nestor is in full throttle with winds sustained at 60 mph as a very powerful tropical storm! As of Friday afternoon, the system had tropical storm force winds at 60 mph. Nestor was moving to the northeast at 22 mph, and was indicating well defined center on satellite. This storm is forecast to move northeast and approach the Gulf Coast on tonight. Depending on the path, this storm may bring some heavy rain to parts of the Mid-South on Saturday with a stray shower possible around the Tennessee River.

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A chilly start ahead with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the upper 30’s.

After the chilly start, enjoy a beautiful day ahead with highs in the lower 70s under mostly sunny skies. Tropical Storm Nestor is forecast to move northeast into the southeastern United States on Saturday with strong winds and heavy rain. Right now, West Tennessee is on the very edge of the rainfall forecast to occur wit this storm. Tune into WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for the latest hour-by-hour forecast , and keep up with Storm Team Weather online too for more updates.

Brian Davis
Storm Team 7 Meteorologist
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