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Severe Drought Worsens as Weekend Cold Front Arrives

Oct 15, 2026 at 02:03 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - A strong autumn cold front will push through Rutherford County on Friday (October 16th), bringing gusty winds and much colder weather, but of.... Read More

UPDATE: Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Threaten Rutherford County with High Winds and Heavy Rain

Oct 09, 2026 at 03:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee is preparing for a wet and windy weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias travel northward after making landfall along the Gul.... Read More

Weekend Rain from Potential Tropical System Threatens Rutherford County

Oct 06, 2026 at 06:03 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local weather officials are issuing an early heads-up for Rutherford County residents as a developing tropical system in the Gulf threatens to bri.... Read More

Rutherford County Siren Upgrades Included in $10.6M Statewide Emergency Alert Grant

Sep 30, 2026 at 08:04 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal emergency officials are sending $10,613,308 to Tennessee to upgrade life-saving warning systems across Rutherford County and the entire state.... Read More

Cold Front Bringing Heat Relief and Storm Risk to Rutherford County

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:45 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oppressive heat will give way to fall-like temperatures this week, but Rutherford County residents must first navigate a low-end severe weather th.... Read More

Heat Advisory Issued as Rutherford County Faces Triple-Digit Heat Index Values

Sep 13, 2026 at 01:20 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Extreme heat and rising humidity will push temperature feels like readings well into the triple digits across Rutherford County this week. T.... Read More

National Weather Service Schedules Free SKYWARN Spotter Classes for Middle Tennessee

Sep 01, 2026 at 11:12 am by Rutherford Weather

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The National Weather Service (NWS) Nashville office has released its updated 2026 fall SKYWARN Spotter Training Class schedule for Middle Tennessee r.... Read More

Heat & Storms Continue: Rutherford County 7 Day Forecast

Aug 16, 2026 at 07:07 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Expect more heat and storm chances this week here in Rutherford County. A level 1 out of 5 severe weather outlook is in place for Mond.... Read More

Dangerous Heat Index Prompts Extreme Heat Warning for Rutherford County

Aug 14, 2026 at 06:36 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Dangerous weather conditions are hitting Middle Tennessee as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Nashville issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Ru.... Read More

Heat Index Values Near 105 Expected Through Next Week

Aug 10, 2026 at 06:37 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Sweltering heat is locking into Middle Tennessee as a Heat Advisory goes into effect starting Tuesday. Forecasters warn that he.... Read More

Severe Weather Threat Sparks Level 2 Risk for Rutherford County Saturday

Jul 31, 2026 at 07:59 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Weather forecasters warn Rutherford County residents to prepare for potential severe storms on Saturday. The Storm Predictio.... Read More

Severe Storms Threaten Rutherford County With High Winds And Heavy Rain

Jul 10, 2026 at 10:04 am by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Rutherford County residents need to prepare for a wet and potentially stormy weekend as severe weather moves into Middle.... Read More

Murfreesboro House Fire Caused by Suspected Lightning Strike on Slater Drive

Jul 03, 2026 at 10:44 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A suspected lightning strike sparked a house fire on Slater Drive, drawing a heavy emergency response from local crews. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue D.... Read More

Crippling Heat Index Readings as Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Friday

Jun 30, 2026 at 03:15 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local emergency officials are issuing an urgent call for safety as a punishing heatwave locks in Rutherford County for a multi-day stret.... Read More

K-9 Sergeant issues urgent pet safety warning as triple-digit heat waves hit Middle Tennessee

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local authorities are sounding the alarm as a dangerous heat wave settles over Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service placed Rutherfo.... Read More

Extreme Heat Warning Prompts Safety Alerts Across Rutherford County

Jun 28, 2026 at 02:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County is bracing for a dangerous stretch of weather as the first official heatwave of 2026 arrives. The National Weather Servic.... Read More

Extreme Heat Wave to Bring Triple Digit Heat Index Next Week

Jun 24, 2026 at 09:06 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (RUTHERFORD WEATHER) - Rutherford County is bracing for a wave of extreme summer heat that will push the heat index well past the 100° mark next.... Read More

UPDATE | Rutherford County Facing Two Rounds of Severe Weather Monday & Tuesday

Apr 26, 2026 at 06:47 pm by Rutherford Weather

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFORMATION RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center are tracking a multi-day severe weather threat for.... Read More

Brace for Severe Weather Chances in Rutherford County

Apr 22, 2026 at 03:51 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Our quiet spring is coming to an end as two separate storm systems target Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. Local residents need to sta.... Read More

High Winds Knock Out Power and Topple Trees Across Rutherford County

Apr 16, 2026 at 10:07 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Thunderstorms scraped through Rutherford County on Thursday leaving behind a trail of minor damage and utility disruptions. High winds reachin.... Read More

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