Severe weather possible in Tennessee on Wednesday

State of play: NWS meteorologist John Cohen tells Axios he expects about an inch of rainfall during the storms, which could further stress high creeks and rivers.

Be smart: Nashville has mostly dodged dangerous weather this year, but Cohen says this system will carry many of the ingredients that can create powerful storms.

• "Everyone needs to take this system very seriously," he says.

Between the lines: Make sure your phone is charged and able to receive warnings while you're asleep.