Severe Weather Alert: Tennessee and Kentucky Brace for Potential Tornadoes

Nashville, TN (May 20, 2025) -- NewsChannel 5 issued a severe weather alert this evening, warning residents of Tennessee and Kentucky to prepare for potential tornadoes and damaging winds. The alert comes as the National Weather Service predicts a line of storms moving into the region beginning around 2 or 3 p.m. tomorrow. "Tomorrow, we do have a Storm 5 weather alert," stated the NewsChannel 5 reporter in a short video posted to social media. "Threats are: damaging wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes." Adding to the urgency, the reporter also noted that NOAA weather radios are currently offline due to scheduled maintenance, urging residents to rely on other alert systems such as weather apps. The reporter emphasized the importance of having a safety plan in place to stay calm during severe weather. The timely warning from NewsChannel 5 underscores the importance of multiple alert sources in emergency situations.