Weather Warnings for Tennessee

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Tennessee
Alerts Updated: October 10, 2026, 9:55 am  UTC


Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Summary: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of northern Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Through 7 AM Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Isaias will continue to move through the area this morning, with additional redevelopment this afternoon and evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 1.5 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts of up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  October 10, 2026, 4:07 am      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Morgan; Marshall; Jackson; DeKalb; Cullman; Moore; Lincoln; Franklin


Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 3:53AM CDT until October 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Alabama, Limestone, Colbert, Franklin AL, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties. In Tennessee, Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  October 10, 2026, 3:53 am      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Moore; Lincoln; Franklin


Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:41AM CDT until October 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  October 10, 2026, 2:41 am      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 10:45 am
Area:  Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Tunica; Tate; Prentiss; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Lauderdale; Tipton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman; McNairy; Hardin


Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Summary: * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stronger wind gusts will be possible in higher elevations.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  October 10, 2026, 2:32 am      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 4:45 pm
Area:  Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Northwest Greene; Washington; Northwest Carter; Roane; Loudon; Knox; Jefferson; NW Blount; North Sevier; Sequatchie; Bledsoe; Rhea; Meigs; McMinn; Northwest Monroe; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; Lee; Wise; Scott


High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 2:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Summary: * WHAT...East winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected, especially in the higher elevations. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This set up is likely to produce high winds along the eastern TN mountains and foothills. Lower terrain will likely see lesser impacts.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  October 10, 2026, 2:32 am      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 4:45 pm
Area:  Cherokee; Clay; Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe; East Polk; Russell; Washington


Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:31AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bledsoe, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, Rhea, Sequatchie and West Polk. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area early Saturday morning through early Sunday. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with locally heavier amounts. High rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rain will support the potential of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  October 10, 2026, 2:31 am      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Cherokee; Clay; Sequatchie; Bledsoe; Rhea; Meigs; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; East Polk


Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:00PM CDT until October 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Summary: * WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  October 9, 2026, 11:00 pm      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Stewart; Montgomery; Robertson; Sumner; Macon; Clay; Pickett; Houston; Humphreys; Dickson; Cheatham; Davidson; Wilson; Trousdale; Smith; Jackson; Putnam; Overton; Fentress; Perry; Hickman; Lewis; Williamson; Maury; Marshall; Rutherford; Cannon; De Kalb; White; Cumberland; Bedford; Coffee; Warren; Grundy; Van Buren; Wayne; Lawrence; Giles


Flood Watch issued October 9 at 11:00PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Perry, Rutherford, Wayne and Williamson. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  October 9, 2026, 11:00 pm      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Humphreys; Dickson; Cheatham; Davidson; Perry; Hickman; Lewis; Williamson; Maury; Marshall; Rutherford; Bedford; Coffee; Grundy; Wayne; Lawrence; Giles


Flood Watch issued October 9 at 11:00PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Cannon, Cumberland, De Kalb, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White and Wilson. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  October 9, 2026, 11:00 pm      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Wilson; Smith; Putnam; Cannon; De Kalb; White; Cumberland; Warren; Van Buren


Flood Watch issued October 9 at 10:36PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, including the following areas, Alcorn, Benton MS, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee MS, Marshall, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union and Yalobusha and West Tennessee, including the following areas, Benton TN, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and McNairy. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The eventual remnants of Hurricane Isaias will trek north impacting portions of the Mid-South. Based on the latest guidance, the heaviest rainfall will likely fall across portions of northeast Mississippi into some areas of West Tennessee. Total rainfall amounts will between 1 to 3 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  October 9, 2026, 10:36 pm      Expires:  October 10, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Prentiss; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Lee; Itawamba; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Chickasaw; Monroe; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Fayette; Hardeman; McNairy; Hardin