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Statewide tornado drill happening today, Davidson County not included

Statewide tornado drill happening today, Davidson County not included Metro’s Office of Emergency Management won't be activating Davidson County’s sirens as part of the drill this morning because they will be doing their normal monthly test Saturday at noon. This way the sirens won’t go off two days in a row. By: Cole Johnson and last updated 2021-03-05 09:11:36-05 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The National Weather Service will hold a statewide tornado drill on Friday. This comes as Tennessee marked a year since the March 3rd tornadoes and Severe Weather Awareness Week. However, Metro’s Office of Emergency Management won't be activating Davidson County’s sirens as part of the drill this morning because they will be doing their normal monthly test Saturday at noon. This way the sirens won’t go off two days in a row.

Six Tennessee weather-related deaths reported by TEMA

A bit more snow is possible across Middle Tennessee Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service. That added to the 1.5 to 2 inches of snow and sleet that already accumulated throughout the week, NWS Nashville meteorologist James LaRosa said. Nashville saw between 2 and 3 inches, while areas further west and south saw 3 to 4. Waynesboro received between 4 and 6 inches, and Clarksville accumulated between 1 and 2. Another round of winter weather may bring ice and up to an additional inch of snow, NWS said.  A winter weather advisory expired Thursday night. Officials urged caution if travel was absolutely essential, recommending keeping an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of emergency. The latest road conditions can also be found by calling 511.

Weather updates: Nashville, Middle TN awakens to more snow; winter storm warning continues

Weather updates: 14,000 without power, TEMA says Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean Nashville and Middle Tennessee awakened Thursday to a fresh blanket of snow. Between two and five inches fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service. That added to the 1.5 to 2 inches of snow and sleet that already accumulated throughout the week, NWS Nashville meteorologist James LaRosa said. © Franklin Police Department Interstate 65 southbound was shut down near the Interstate 840 interchange in Williamson County on Thursday after truck jack-knifed and "extreme ice" built up, the Franklin Police Department reported. Nashville saw between 2 and 3 inches, while areas further west and south saw 3 to 4. Waynesboro received between 4 and 6 inches, and Clarksville accumulated between 1 and 2.

Weather updates: Winter storm warning continues Thursday for Nashville, Middle Tennessee

Weather updates: 14,000 without power, TEMA says Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean Nashville and Middle Tennessee awakened Thursday to a fresh blanket of snow. Between two and five inches fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service. That added to the 1.5 to 2 inches of snow and sleet that already accumulated throughout the week, NWS Nashville meteorologist James LaRosa said. © Franklin Police Department Interstate 65 southbound was shut down near the Interstate 840 interchange in Williamson County on Thursday after truck jack-knifed and "extreme ice" built up, the Franklin Police Department reported. Nashville saw between 2 and 3 inches, while areas further west and south saw 3 to 4. Waynesboro received between 4 and 6 inches, and Clarksville accumulated between 1 and 2.

Weather updates: 14,000 without power, TEMA says

Weather updates: 14,000 without power, TEMA says Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean Nashville and Middle Tennessee awakened Thursday to a fresh blanket of snow. Between two and five inches fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service. That added to the 1.5 to 2 inches of snow and sleet that already accumulated throughout the week, NWS Nashville meteorologist James LaRosa said. © Franklin Police Department Interstate 65 southbound was shut down near the Interstate 840 interchange in Williamson County on Thursday after truck jack-knifed and "extreme ice" built up, the Franklin Police Department reported. Nashville saw between 2 and 3 inches, while areas further west and south saw 3 to 4. Waynesboro received between 4 and 6 inches, and Clarksville accumulated between 1 and 2.