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The southern portion of the Upper Cumberland remains in an extreme drought, but two chances at rain the next several days could make a significant impact. National Weather Service Nashville Meteorologist-in-Charge Krissy Hurley said it will take time to get beyond a very dry summer and fall. “It would probably take a good, you know, four to six inches total ... Read More »

Wildfires in Canada once again impacting Upper Cumberland weather, with a hazy sky and the smell of smoke. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said seeing the haze so far from its source is the result of stagnant weather and wind currents carrying the smoke. “Think of this pattern, while it may be summer, think of it as when we ... Read More »

Despite inclement weather forecasted for Christmas weekend this year, a white Christmas in the Upper Cumberland is not a common occurrence. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said over the last 150 years, there have been just three. The last was in 2010. “We’re going to have the cold air around absolutely,” Hurley said. “But the problem for this year ... Read More »

This week’s rain put a dent in the Upper Cumberland’s rainfall deficit. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said most areas received at least two to three inches of precipitation this week. Combine that with the last two weeks’ rain, and the region made up for its fall drought. “The new drought monitor was issued late this week and I’m ... Read More »

A dry start to the summer season has turned into higher than average rainfall. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said conditions in June were what meteorologists call a “flash drought,” with rainfall two inches below normal. She said a high-pressure ridge covering the entire southeast created hot and dry conditions. “But I’m kind of happy to see this August ... Read More »