09/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2024 07:54
Hurricane Helene's weather impact is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and high winds to Metro Nashville Davidson County beginning Thursday evening.
The Nashville Office of Emergency Management is working closely with the National Weather Service and monitoring all updated weather models as the remnants from Hurricane Helene will bring periods of rain and possible heavy winds starting Thursday night through Friday evening.
Current rainfall totals from Thursday to Saturday are expecting to be between 4 to 6 inches.
Metro Nashville Davidson County is under an NWS issued Flood Watch from Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
A flood watch is when conditions are favorable for flooding, but flooding is not certain or imminent.
The area is also under a Wind Advisory. This is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph for an hour or more and/or wind gusts of 46 to 57 mph are expected for any duration.
The Nashville Office of Emergency Management is preparing by:
In addition to OEM the Nashville Fire Department is preparing by:
OEM urges you to secure loose outdoor items, check drainage systems, and stay informed through official channels.
Stay indoors during severe weather and avoid flooded areas.
It is important you take precautions prior to and during this weather event both at home and when traveling along roadways.
The NWS says now is the time to:
For important safety information and weather updates sign up for the Metro Emergency Alert and Notification System (MEANS) program.
NES is monitoring the weather conditions as Helene approaches the city. We have crews ready to respond to outages as quickly and safely as possible to get power back on for everyone. NES encourages all customers to stay safe and stay informed.
Never go near downed or sagging power lines. If you see a downed wire, sparking transformer or any hazardous condition, it is very important to stay away and call 911 to report the issue. NES will be notified immediately to respond.
Should outages occur, please report it: