Southern Tennessee Weather

01/11/2026

SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE 7-DAY FORECAST
The upcoming work week starts out fairly quiet, with high temperatures in the 40s and 50s.

By Wednesday, a fast-moving clipper system will approach from the north. This system will bring a chance for scattered rain showers during the day Wednesday, potentially ending as a few snow showers Wednesday night into early Thursday. While exact impacts are still being fine-tuned, confidence is increasing in light snowfall accumulations on the Cumberland Plateau. In our coverage area, that mainly includes extreme eastern Franklin County and Grundy County. After Thursday, conditions dry out once again.

The forecast becomes a little fuzzy heading into Saturday. A few models are hinting at another system, but confidence is very low at this point. For now, precipitation chances remain below 20%.

I’ll have more detailed updates on Wednesday’s light rain / wintry setup in tomorrow’s Heritage South Community Credit Union Weather Blog and in upcoming Kirby’s Weather Snapshot videos.

01/11/2026

❄️ SNOW CHANCES LATER THIS WEEK? ❄️
I’m closely watching an arctic cold front expected to move through Southern Middle Tennessee on Wednesday. Along and behind this front, model data has consistently hinted at some moisture lingering as much colder air settles into the region.
Because of that, a few snowflakes may be possible.

Before we go any further, it’s important to be very clear about what we DON’T know yet:
• The exact timing of when the cold air arrives
• How well that cold air overlaps with the available moisture
• Whether anything could actually accumulate
• What, if any, impacts we could see
Systems like this are very delicate around here. Snow in our part of Tennessee usually requires several ingredients to line up almost perfectly, and we’re still a few days out.

If this turns into anything worth talking about, it would most likely be a light event, and the best chance would favor higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau (Sewanee, Monteagle, Tracy City, Altamont).

Right now, this is firmly in the “something to watch” category, not something to plan around. There is still a lot to figure out over the next few days, but I’ll be watching trends closely and keeping you updated!
STAY TUNED!

01/10/2026

BACK TO REALITY! Above-average temperatures have dominated our weather pattern over the past week, but we’re about to get a stark reminder that January is still here.

A cold front will push through the area tonight, paving the way for much colder air Sunday into Monday morning. Highs on Sunday will struggle to get out of the 30s, with morning wind chills in the teens and lower 20s area-wide. Monday morning lows will fall into the low 20s.

We won’t stay cold long. A quick warm-up is expected, with highs returning to the upper 40s and 50s Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. This is a lot closer to average temperatures for January.

️I’m closely watching a second arctic blast that could arrive around Wednesday into Thursday. Model guidance has been consistently hinting at light snow showers Wednesday night into Thursday. Right now, any potential accumulation would favor the Cumberland Plateau, but this is something I’ll be monitoring closely.

And this may not be our only chance for some wintry mischief over the next 7–10 days… 🤔❄️ It's something for you to ponder for now, but I'm not ready to go into detail yet. Just know we're entering a favorable pattern for wintry precip over the next week or two.

01/10/2026

ROUND #2 of rain is starting to get going to our southwest across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Rainfall is expected to really pick up across Southern Middle Tennessee after midnight into early Saturday morning, which is a bit later than originally forecast.

With only 0.5 to 1 inch of additional rainfall expected, I don’t foresee any major flooding issues developing. However, with a FLOOD WATCH still in effect, I can’t completely rule out a few spots of isolated flooding.

Widespread rainfall should taper off by mid to late Saturday morning, but keep in mind that isolated to scattered showers may continue into the afternoon, especially before sunset.

And remember… we’ve given you the tools to track it all:
📱 The Southern Tennessee Weather App
📺 The 24/7 Live Weather Channel on YouTube and our Smart TV apps
🌐 stnweather.com/radar

Have a great night!

01/09/2026

Kirby’s Weather Snapshot - Friday, January 9th

01/09/2026

ISOLATED FLOODING REMAINS THE MAIN CONCERN 🌧️
Friday’s Weather Blog is LIVE!
Presented by Heritage South Community Credit Union

Round #1 of rainfall moved through the region this morning, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rain. Round #2 moves in tonight through Saturday, and enough rain has already fallen to make localized flooding a possibility. Widespread flooding is not expected, but isolated issues are possible.

In today’s blog, we break down:
• Where rainfall totals stand right now
• What to expect from the second round of rain tonight
• Which areas face the highest flooding potential
• When rain finally ends and colder air returns

📘 Read today’s full Weather Blog:
Available now on the STN Weather App, at stnweather.com, or by clicking the link below.

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It was a rainy morning across Southern Middle Tennessee! While the severe weather threat has trended lower over the past 24 hours, the isolated flooding threat remains. Multiple rounds of rain are expected to continue through tonight and into Saturday, and while forecast totals have come down some,

01/09/2026

Join meteorologist Elijah Kirby from Southern Tennessee Weather for an update on the rain moving through.

01/09/2026

ROUND ONE is moving in right on cue this morning, bringing widespread rain to the area. Similar to what I’ve been communicating over the past 24 hours, our low-end severe weather threat did not materialize with this activity. In total, around 1” of rain is likely with this round, though a few isolated spots could see closer to 2”.

The latest guidance suggests this round will clear out between 11 AM and 1 PM across our far eastern communities, before additional rainfall with round #2 moves in this evening closer to sunset. The severe weather threat remains exceptionally low this afternoon, and the overall flooding threat is fairly LOW — but it is not zero, especially with a FLOOD WATCH still in effect.

You can track the rain LIVE within the Southern Tennessee Weather app on your smartphone, on our 24/7 weather channel LIVE on YouTube, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV, or at stnweather.com/radar.

01/09/2026

With heavy rainfall and storms moving in tomorrow morning, this is the perfect time to remind you to download the Southern Tennessee Weather App on your smartphone!

Duck River Electric and Southern Tennessee Weather have teamed up to bring you a true one-stop shop for all things weather across Southern Middle Tennessee. From our 24/7 LIVE weather channel to interactive past and future radar, power outage maps, hourly forecasts, and 7-day and 10-day forecasts (plus much more), we’ve packed the app with everything you need to stay ahead of our fast-changing weather. And did I mention it’s 100% FREE?!

Whether it’s severe weather or everyday forecasts, the Southern Tennessee Weather App gives you the tools to stay informed and prepared!

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01/08/2026

Kirby’s Weather Snapshot - Thursday, January 8th

01/08/2026

ACTIVE WEATHER OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS ⛈️🌧️
Thursday’s Weather Blog is LIVE!
Presented by Heritage South Community Credit Union

Multiple rounds of rain and storms are expected from late tonight through Friday night. While this does not look like a big-time weather event, it could bring a few impacts — especially the potential for localized flooding and a very low-end severe weather threat.

In today’s blog, we break down:
• The two main rounds of rain expected Friday
• Why flooding is becoming the primary concern
• What the southward shift in the heaviest rain axis means (and doesn’t mean) for us
• When a few stronger storms can’t be ruled out
• How conditions improve this weekend

📘 Read today’s full Weather Blog:
Available now on the STN Weather App, at stnweather.com, or by clicking the link below.

🌟 Proudly presented by Heritage South Community Credit Union
We Help When Others Won’t.
👉 https://www.heritagesouth.org/

Southern Middle Tennessee is entering its most active stretch of weather so far in 2026. After an unusually warm and mostly quiet start to January, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from late tonight through Friday night. This does not appear to be a major, high-end floodin

01/08/2026

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for a portion of Middle Tennessee, including all of our area. Expect heavy rainfall from Friday morning through Saturday morning, with totals reaching 2 to 3 inches, and locally higher amounts possible. Be cautious as creeks and streams may rise quickly, leading to flooding in urban and low-lying areas. Stay alert for changing conditions.

Stay tuned to Southern Tennessee Weather for additional information!