Sep 12, 2024 - News
Hurricane Francine brings heavy rain and threat of tornado
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After wreaking havoc on the gulf coast, Hurricane Francine is expected to bring rain and a low-end threat of tornadoes to Middle Tennessee.
State of play: The remnants of Francine will arrive Thursday. The primary impact will be heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service.
- Three to four inches of rain are expected, though that total could shift based on Francine's path. Low-lying urban areas will be susceptible to flooding, forecasters say.
Threat level: A tornado can't be ruled out. The Nashville area is categorized as a one out of five in terms of tornado risk.
- The timing of the tornado threat is this afternoon through tomorrow morning, the National Weather Service says.