The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Nashville has announced that it will temporarily deactivate all of its transmitters starting today, May 20th, and continuing through the evening of Wednesday, May 21st. This shutdown is necessary for essential maintenance and software updates to enhance their area alerting system. As a result, weather radios in the region will be non-operational during this period.
Residents in Middle Tennessee who rely on the Nashville NWS for weather alerts are encouraged to utilize alternative sources for notifications. Local broadcast radio stations will continue to provide updates and warnings, ensuring that the community remains informed. With the forecast indicating the potential for severe weather on Tuesday, it is particularly important for individuals to stay vigilant and aware of changing conditions.
Additionally, some individuals living within the coverage area may still receive alerts from NWS transmitters located in North Alabama. During the maintenance window, weather updates, watches, and warnings will be accessible through local stations such as WLX, WWLX, WDXE, and WKSR. The NWS anticipates that the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) will be restored, along with the transmitters and weather radios, by late Wednesday evening.