Special Weather Statements Issued for Two Tennessee Counties Amid Mid-90s Heat

Rutherford County’s forecast included a projected 0.48 inches from potentially violent rain showers, although the precipitation chance was only 15% during the day and 9% overnight.
Williamson County recorded a high of 91.6°F and a low of 75.4°F, with 0.04 inches of light drizzle reported earlier in the day.
Robertson County experienced peak wind gusts of 11.9 mph and recorded 0.01 inches of light drizzle, despite no precipitation being reported at 7 p.m.
Davidson County’s day included a high of 93.9°F and a low of 74.7°F; at 6 p.m., winds were blowing at 19.2 mph under overcast skies, with a 13% chance of overnight precipitation.
At 7 p.m. in Williamson County, winds were coming from the east at 5.4 mph, with the temperature at 84.9°F and mainly clear conditions.
Heat and unsettled weather gripped Middle Tennessee on September 10, pushing temperatures into the low to mid-90s across multiple counties. National Weather Service issued Moderate Special Weather Statements for Dickson and Davidson counties as winds picked up to 14–19 mph, with additional weather changes still possible overnight.
Davidson County recorded the day's highest rainfall at 1.03 inches, while Dickson County saw 0.8 inches. As evening temperatures fell into the mid-to-upper 70s, light rain or drizzle remained possible in counties without active warnings, including Rutherford, Williamson, and Robertson.
Davidson County hit 93.9°F during the day, with winds gusting to 19.2 mph by 6 p.m. under overcast skies. National Weather Service recorded 1.03 inches of precipitation and issued a Moderate Special Weather Statement. A 13% overnight precipitation chance kept forecasters monitoring the situation through the evening.
Dickson County, also under a Moderate Special Weather Statement, reported 0.8 inches of rainfall. Winds reached 14–19 mph throughout the day. Conditions remained changeable, with additional weather shifts possible before the statement expires.
Williamson County peaked at 91.6°F with a low of 75.4°F. Only 0.04 inches of light drizzle fell earlier in the day. By 7 p.m., winds had calmed to 5.4 mph from the east under mainly clear skies, keeping temperatures comfortable at 84.9°F.
Robertson County experienced peak wind gusts of 11.9 mph and recorded just 0.01 inches of light drizzle, despite no precipitation being reported at 7 p.m. The county remains under no active official warnings. Rutherford County saw a projected 0.48 inches from potentially violent rain showers, though the actual precipitation chance stayed low at 15% during the day and 9% overnight.
Sumner County forecasters predicted a high of 93.4°F and a low of 72.3°F with overcast conditions. Winds could reach 7.5 mph, and a 30% chance of light drizzle hung over the area. The slightly elevated precipitation odds set Sumner apart from neighboring counties with drier overnight outlooks.
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