Severe storm, damaging winds expected during rush hour

Severe storms containing winds up to 70mph are possible during today's afternoon and evening rush hour.

• Heavy rain is likely and tornadoes are possible, according to a National Weather Service forecast briefing.

The details: Severe storms are expected in Middle Tennessee between 2-9pm, although that timing could shift.

• The NWS Storm Prediction Center has Nashville in an "Enhanced Risk" zone for severe weather, which is a level 3 out of 5 on their scale.

Be smart: NWS meteorologist Faith Borden tells Axios that damaging winds are possible throughout the day, even before the storms arrive.

• A wind advisory is in effect until 9pm.