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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Nashville TN
219 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022

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219 AM CST Thu Dec 22 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middle Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for central and northern
Middle Tennessee this evening and tonight. Light rain will develop
across Middle Tennessee today, with the rain rapidly changing to
light snow late this afternoon and evening before ending. Snow
accumulations ranging from a dusting in southern Middle Tennessee up
to 2 inches near the Kentucky border are possible. Any snow
accumulation or leftover rain water on area roadways will quickly
freeze into ice Thursday night as temperatures drop, causing
hazardous travel conditions overnight and Friday.

A Wind Chill Warning also remains in effect for all of Middle
Tennessee from late this evening through midday Friday. Gusty winds
up to 40 mph will cause wind chills to drop as low as 25 degrees
below zero at times. Such cold wind chills could rapidly cause
hypothermia, as well as cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
as 30 minutes. Outdoor pets and other animals should be brought
indoors or given extra protection and shelter to survive these cold
wind chills.

Dangerously cold temperatures are also expected across Middle
Tennessee tonight, with temperatures rapidly falling from the 50s to
near zero. Such a rapid temperature drop combined with gusty winds up
to 40 mph could cause exposed or unprotected pipes to rupture, as
well as result in isolated power outages.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Dangerously cold temperatures will continue across Middle Tennessee
through early Monday, with lows in the single digits and highs only
in the 10s and 20s. Temperatures are expected to remain below
freezing for up to 85 hours, which could cause exposed or unprotected
pipes to rupture, as well as result in isolated power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
242 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

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Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield,
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina,
Byrdstown, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Waverly, New Johnsonville,
McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Nashville,
Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hartsville, Carthage, South Carthage,
Gordonsville, Gainesboro, Cookeville, Livingston, Jamestown,
Allardt, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne,
Woodbury, Smithville, Sparta, Crossville, McMinnville,
and Spencer
242 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO NOON
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below to 25 below zero. For
  the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of one half to two inches...with local amounts of
  3 inches along the northern Cumberland Plateau. Winds will gust
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...roughly the northern half of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to noon
  CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM
  Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Given the fast rate of cooling behind the
  arctic front...some flash freezing will be possible whereby all
  exposed wet surfaces will freeze immediately.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wind Chill Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
242 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

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Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield,
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina,
Byrdstown, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Waverly, New Johnsonville,
McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Nashville,
Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hartsville, Carthage, South Carthage,
Gordonsville, Gainesboro, Cookeville, Livingston, Jamestown,
Allardt, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne,
Woodbury, Smithville, Sparta, Crossville, McMinnville,
and Spencer
242 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO NOON
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below to 25 below zero. For
  the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of one half to two inches...with local amounts of
  3 inches along the northern Cumberland Plateau. Winds will gust
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...roughly the northern half of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to noon
  CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM
  Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Given the fast rate of cooling behind the
  arctic front...some flash freezing will be possible whereby all
  exposed wet surfaces will freeze immediately.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Today
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and midnight. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.