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Weather experts are alerting inhabitants of Tennessee and six Midwest states about a perilous storm system that will arrive this weekend, with the greatest risk anticipated on Monday. The prediction includes conditions conducive to tornadoes, wind speeds reaching up to 90 mph, and significant hail in areas of Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, and neighboring states. Emergency officials are advising residents to find shelter now as 2026 keeps breaking records for severe weather.

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00:00Residents across Tennessee and six neighboring Midwest states are being told to prepare right

00:05now for a dangerous storm system arriving this weekend. Meteorologists have already flagged a

00:10marginal severe weather risk for late Friday into early Saturday, with the bigger and potentially

00:16more destructive system arriving Monday. On Monday, an enhanced tornado threat is forecast

00:21for large portions of the central United States. The main dangers include tornadoes,

00:27wind gusts up to 90 miles per hour, and large hail. Middle Tennessee, which has had a relatively

00:33quiet season so far, is expected to be squarely in the path of the Monday system. The Storm Prediction

00:40Center has placed the region under a slight risk at Level 2 of 5, with the potential to be upgraded

00:46depending on atmospheric conditions this weekend. Emergency managers are urging residents to identify

00:52shelter locations now. Not on Monday when the storm arrives. This follows an already record-shattering

00:58start to the 2026 severe weather season across the United States. Do not wait. Make your emergency

01:06emergency plan today.

Intense Storm System Set to Hit Tennessee and 6 Midwest States This Weekend — Here’s the Timeline

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