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Friday Night Lights vs. Friday Night Storms

It’s game day in Sumner County, and of course, the weather has to step in and try to throw a flag on Friday Night Lights. Let’s break it down calmly, so nobody’s blindsided.


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The Setup

The Storm Prediction Center has outlooked Sumner County with these odds within 25 miles:

  • 15% chance of damaging straight-line winds (58mph+)

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  • 5% chance of severe hail (1″+)

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  • 2% chance of a tornado

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Damaging winds are the main concern. Hail is possible, but less likely. Tornado risk is very, very low – not zero, but close. Overall, the severe threat is on the lower end.



The Timing

  • Broad window: 2 PM – 10 PM (For all of Middle TN)

  • More likely for us: 7 PM – 10 PM (Below photo shows 8PM)

  • Latest HRRR model trends push most of the action until after 7 PM.

That means games may kick off fine, but halftime and the second half could run into weather issues. It’s not a guarantee storms will interrupt, but the timing is close enough that we all need to stay plugged in.


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What This Means for Friday Night Lights


We know how much these games mean to the players, parents, bands, cheerleaders, and the whole community. The last thing anyone wants is for weather to ruin the night, but safety always wins over football.


If you’re headed out tonight:


  • Keep a reliable way to get alerts (phone alerts on, weather radio, or our posts).

  • Have a backup plan: know where the nearest enclosed structure is.

  • Don’t get stuck outside if storms arrive—it only takes one gust to turn bleachers and tents into hazards.


I’ll be live on YouTube, X, and Facebook if a warning is issued for any part of Sumner County.



Looking Beyond Friday Night


Saturday morning looks wet—more showers, maybe thunder, before clearing out around lunchtime. Farmers market folks, it may not be the best morning.

Rain totals should land around 1 inch—much needed. After that, we flip to cooler, drier air for the weekend. Next week warms back up, but humidity stays down, so it should feel more tolerable.



Final Word


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The bottom line: tonight’s severe weather risk is low to moderate, but the timing could collide with football. Stay weather-aware, stay flexible, and don’t let storm anxiety win. I’ll watch the skies so you can focus on the game—and I’ll go live on YouTube, X, and Facebook if anything goes sideways.


 
 
 

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