The rain is getting heavier and the wind is picking up as of 3am. Numerous flash flood warnings have been issued for portions of Middle Tennessee (click on the watches and warnings link at the top of the screen.) A flash flood watch is in effect through this evening and an inland tropical storm wind warning is in effect through this afternoon.
The good news (yes there is some!): Katrina continues to pick up speed, meaning is should be out of our hair a little earlier than expected. The heaviest of the rain should no longer be a factor the later into the morning we go and the winds will start to die down later this afternoon. That being said, unless you absolutely have to travel you may want to wait this one out. Ponding on area roadways are possible at the minimum, and power outages are possible with trees and power lines down in areas.
The main threats:
1) 3-5″ of rain (central and western Middle Tennessee stand to see the most rain.)
2) Winds sustained 20-40 mph this morning with gusts above 50 mph.
3) An isolated tornado threat that comes on the eastern side of a tropical system (most of them are brief and weak.)
We have crews all over Middle Tennessee and we’ll have team coverage on News 2 this Morning. Reports of damage, flooding and cancellations will be our main priority. Beyond the morning show itself look for updates here, on The Nashville Weather Channel (digital cable channel 185) and on News 2 at the top and bottom of every half hour.
Stay safe!
