We have canceled the current tornado watch for Middle Tennessee. Although rain & storms are ongoing, the severe threat is at a temporary lull. We expect things to re-intensify by, say, 10 a.m. So we're giving a window of 10 a.m. 'til 11 p.m. this evening for the main severe risk.
AMBER Alert for 2 y/o Elton Bailey, missing from Knoxville.
He last seen wearing a gray shirt & pants. He's 3', 35 lbs, w/blonde hair & blue eyes. He may be in a 2002 gold Ford Explorer, w/TN tag 859BBGN.
See him, contact the KPD at 865-215-7000 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Santa stopped by the office earlier today for a weather briefing! We told him things don't look too bad tonight, a low chance for sprinkles in the northwest and lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Have a safe Christmas! You can track Santa is here: https://t.co/gmEtrokGWu #TNwx
EXCLUSIVE: They want to go back to an America before the civil rights movement "ruined everything." They want to kick out legal immigrants even if they became U.S. citizens decades ago. And they want to put women back where they think they belong. https://t.co/Dm3RYemZua
Management at Nilecraft Food Trailers says the driver of a Ferrari slammed into their equipment. They estimate the damage to be about $200,000. The driver took off in another car. The luxury sports car was left at the scene. @nc5
.@MAFIAoZAS_Nash saw my piece last night and sadly informed me just now that after 20 years serving 12South they're closing at the end of the month. Get out there and support their staff, #Nashville! @NC5
We have cleared the following counties from the Tornado Watch: Cheatham, Clay, Davidson, Dickson, Humphreys, Macon, Robertson, Sumner and Trousdale. You are in the clear as far as severe storms are concerned. The counties shaded in yellow remain under a Tornado Watch until 5 a.m.
⚠️We are seeing a break in activity but don't let that fool you. We are going to see a line of strong storms push in tonight after 9 PM. Strong damaging winds will be the main concern but tornadoes and large hail are still possible. Stay weather aware! #TNwx
Just heard back from the Damage Assessment Team:
Columbia, TN Tornado
EF-3/140mph
Path Length: TBD
Width: ~0.5 miles
Fatalities: 1
Injuries: 1
NOTE: All of this data is preliminary and subject to change! It will take a few days to complete this survey.
A Tornado WATCH means Be Prepared. A Tornado WARNING means Take Action! #WeatherReady#tnwx
Una VIGILANCIA de Tornados significa Prepárese. Un AVISO de Tornados significa ¡Tome Acción! #ListoMeteorologicamente#TNwx