Tennessee #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek begins on Sunday. Numerous topics from NOAA & NWS to help you stay safe when severe weather is a threat. More coming up on @WDEFNews12 next week and available here:

https://www.weather.gov/ohx/swaw

More #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek for different states as well as #Weather101 classes you may be interested in.

More rain/thunder heading our way, but the week won't be a total washout.

All that and much more in tonight's WDEF News 12 exclusive video #weatherblog #WeatherOvertime. #ShareAndEnjoy

https://youtu.be/8W74WuAYCR0

Wednesday's topic for Tennessee #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek is #tornadosafety and preparedness. The statewide tornado drill & weather radio test was postponed until Thursday due to the minor risk of severe weather today.

More information: https://www.weather.gov/ohx/swaw2024

Marginal Risk for #severeweather into Wednesday, as well as #WindAdvisory posted for our area. Also, as #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek continues for Tennessee, information on the upcoming statewide #tornadodrill and #NWSRadio test, as well as a look into tomorrow's drop in temperatures.

All that and much more in tonight's WDEF News 12 exclusive video #weatherblog #WeatherOvertime. #ShareAndEnjoy

https://youtu.be/82QwsIIP9Bc

Tennessee #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek 2024 - Tuesday's topic: lightning - the underrated killer.

"Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science of lightning. You'll find animated books about lightning, safety tips for all kinds of situations, games for kids and resources for teachers." https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning