Nashville area could face 'all modes of severe weather' this weekend. What to know about timing, severity

• Severe weather is expected to impact Middle Tennessee Friday through Saturday night.
• The National Weather Service is warning of damaging winds, thunderstorms, large hail, and tornadoes.
• Heavy rainfall is expected as a result of weekend storm system, however, the threat of flooding remains low.

Severe thunderstorms are expected throughout all of Middle Tennessee late Friday night through midnight Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service, areas west of Interstate 65 are at an enhanced risk for severe storms, while areas east are at a slight risk. However, people living east of I-65 shouldn't dismiss their chances for severe weather.

"Even though activity will likely weaken as it pushed(s) across the state, all of Middle TN has at least some risk of all modes of severe weather," wrote the weather service.

Storms will pose a threat for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Here's what else to know.

What time will storm system reach Middle Tennessee? When to expect severe weather in Nashville

This weekend's storms will be a nighttime event, as they are expected to move across the region during the overnight hours.

The first round of storms will move into the region by midnight Friday, at the earliest. Storms are most likely to arrive between 2 - 4 a.m. Saturday said the weather service. With the right conditions, storms could produce significant severe weather including large hail, tornadoes and damaging winds.

Nashville, and surrounding eastern areas, are at a slight risk for severe weather Friday.

"The severe threat is not as high for areas east of I-65, but the threat is certainly not zero," said National Weather Service Meteorologist Paige Baggett.

Severe weather is expected on Saturday from noon until midnight. After that, the entire region should be clear of storm activity, said the weather service.

How much rain will Middle Tennessee receive as a result of weekend storm system?

Heavy rainfall is expected with this weather system, said the weather service. There is a low risk of flooding across the region; still, rises of rivers and small streams are expected as well as the ponding of water on roadways.

The chance of Middle Tennessee receiving three or more inches of rain is 10-40%.

Nashville-area radar

Nashville 7-day forecast

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78 and a 30% chance of showers before 1 p.m. Thunderstorms are likely to develop after 4 p.m. Then mostly clear, with a low around 56 at night and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81 and a 10% chance of showers after 5 p.m. Then a low of around 62 at night with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Storms are expected to continue through 4 a.m.

Saturday: A high near 72 and a 90% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 a.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. A low of around 52 at night and a 90% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61 and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m. Showers are expected to continue until 1 p.m. Then, mostly clear with a low of around 38 at night.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66 and a low of around 46 at night.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75 and a low of around 55 at night.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73 an a 30% chance of showers. 

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