Day 3 of CMA Fest may be another soggy one, with a threat of storms later n the day, so pack up your ponchos (and carefully consider your footwear) if you’re heading to downtown Nashville for another day of country music.
The latest forecast for June 7 shows there is a chance of rain throughout the day and with storms, some of which may be severe, possible in the afternoon and evening. The Nashville area is under a slight risk (level 2 of 5) for severe storms Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
“Main threats include damaging winds and heavy rainfall,” forecasters said of the afternoon and evening storm risk. “There is a lesser threat of large hail. And there is a very low chance of tornadoes mainly across southern Middle Tennessee.”
The timing for the storms will vary across the region, but NWS said the main window is from a severe weather threat is from 1-6 p.m.
The CMA Connect app will send out real-time alerts about when stages are closed, where attendees can shelter and when it is safe to return to outdoor stages. Be sure to have your notifications enabled so you don’t miss any key updates from festival organizers.
Nashville-area weather radar
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: CMA Fest Saturday weather: Rain, storm chances continue Day 3