NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A wet weekend is expected at times across Middle Tennessee, and there is a risk for a few strong to severe storms on Friday. Expect the highest rain chances the next few days to occur in the afternoon and evening hours.

The Storm Prediction Center's 8 a.m. Friday added a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) for all counties of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. This risk means a few severe storms are possible.

As mentioned, heavy rain & lightning will be the primary storm threat. However, there will be a window for a few stronger storms that could produce gusty winds nearing severe criteria (58+ mph is the trigger for a severe storm warning). The hail and tornado risk is extremely low.

Looking ahead through Friday evening, rain and storm coverage will increase as daytime heating increases. Some severe thunderstorms are possible, but overall storms will stay below severe criteria and mostly produce heavy rainfall.

This weekend: more rain! There will be some dry times, but most of the rain and storms in our area will fall during the afternoon and evening hours.

On Saturday, rain is widespread in our region. Even an isolated strong storm cannot be ruled out.

Sunday, the rain chance is mostly east of I-65 with a cold front moving through our region.

No big changes in temperatures behind the front, but hotter and more humid temperatures will increase. Rain chances continue next Tuesday through Thursday.

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