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Free Fans and A/C's on a Limited Basis with Increasing Heat in Rutherford County

Aug 16, 2023 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Checking on loved ones, medically fragile friends, single parents struggling to keep the electricity turned on and the elderly throughout the hot summe.... Read More

Ram is always there for 'Boro motorists!

Apr 08, 2023 at 09:10 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Isn't there a song "Another REDBUD Tennessee winter"? Well, that's what we're experiencing as the cool temps brush across the 'Boro and create challenges for mo.... Read More

Storm Cleanup Continues While Another System Expected Tuesday / Wednesday

Apr 02, 2023 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

As storm cleanup continues here in Rutherford County from Saturday storms, National Weather Service meteorologists are keeping an eye on the Tuesday/Wednesday time frame for t.... Read More

Severe Weather, High Wind WARNING for Friday

Mar 02, 2023 at 01:33 pm by WGNS

Friday will be a day to stay close to a source of weather information. A strong cold front will move through Middle Tennessee in the late morning to early afternoon hours. It.... Read More

Record Warmth to Be Replaced by Cooler Temperatures & Rain

Feb 23, 2023 at 03:36 pm by WGNS

A few days in the 80's for Rutherford County will be replaced by Friday with the 50's. The National Weather Service reports Nashville reached 85° Thursday, which sets a n.... Read More

Wind Chill Warning & Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday Night & Friday

Dec 21, 2022 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday night through Friday. Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind.... Read More

Flooding Possible This Week Across Middle Tennessee

Dec 04, 2022 at 11:17 am by WGNS

Moderate to heavy rainfall will begin to impact Middle Tennessee on Monday. As multiple waves of rain cross the region through the week, rainfall totals will build to 3 to 6 i.... Read More

Very Fall-like Weather on the Way

Nov 11, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Today's a day of change, weatherwise and in the aftermath of the rain will be a much, much cooler weekend. Our Weatherology meteorologists say the remnants of Nicole will move.... Read More
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UPDATE: Middle Tennessee Electric Crews from Rutherford / Wilson Counties Currently in Florida After Hurricane Ian

Oct 04, 2022 at 04:14 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Crews from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) based in Murfreesboro answered the call of duty by heading to areas recently impacted by Hurrican.... Read More

CAUTION: Heat Index Values up to 110-Degrees Now Through Thursday Afternoon

Jun 15, 2022 at 11:45 am by WGNS

A heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect now through Thursday, June 16th at 7PM for Rutherford County. Heat index values are expected to reach.... Read More

NewsChannel 5 Updates the Week's Forecast

Apr 25, 2022 at 09:05 am by Producer

WGNS' Bryan Barrett talks to  Storm 5 Weather Team Meteorologist Nikki-Dee Ray (NewsChannel 5) about the week's weather forecast, including changes today after a bea.... Read More

Tornado Watch until 1AM for Rutherford Co.

Mar 29, 2022 at 04:29 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Tornado WATCH for Rutherford Co. until 1am. Extremely high winds expected with storms along with the possibly of isolated tornadoes.   Previosly Reported.... Read More

Today's forecast by News Channel 5 meteorologist Lelan Statom

Mar 28, 2022 at 10:00 am by WGNS

On Monday morning, WGNS spoke to Storm 5 meteorologist Lelan Statom about this week's forecast and more. Listen to what Statom had to say about this coming Wednesday...

Flooding and other increased weather-related events throughout Middle Tennessee are costly and dangerous

Mar 16, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Weather related events seem to be increasing in Middle Tennessee, according to Krissy Hurley of the National Weather Service in Nashville…Throughout the entire state of.... Read More

MTE continues to offer payment options as members receive higher bills due to the cold weather

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:20 am by WGNS

The recent wave of extreme cold weather has led to a wave of increased energy bills for many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members.Heating and cooling costs can account for.... Read More

Weather Permitting: MTSU Africana Studies director to keynote MLK observance at MTSU Jan. 17

Jan 14, 2022 at 12:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will observe the 26th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and a special evening ceremo.... Read More

Local homeless man found deceased in Murfreesboro

Jan 13, 2022 at 04:14 pm by WGNS

A homeless man was found deceased in Murfreesboro on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.The Murfreesboro Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the area of 173 Brid.... Read More

TEMA and Rutherford County EMS Offers Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

Jan 05, 2022 at 07:31 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— With Sunday night’s snowfall amounts and more expected on Thursday, Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency is teaming up with the Ten.... Read More

Ida's Impacts on Middle Tennessee

Aug 29, 2021 at 05:49 pm by WGNS

Hurricane Ida blew into the Louisiana coast Sunday with fierce 150mph winds and now has her eyes set on Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service expects heavy rain and.... Read More

Tropical Weather Could Impact Middle Tennessee

Aug 27, 2021 at 11:53 am by WGNS

The National Weather Service in Nashville is closely watching the track of Ida. The storm after hitting the Louisiana coast is expected to potentially track near Middle Tennes.... Read More