Are nighttime severe storms, tornadoes becoming more common in Tennessee?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Severe weather at any hour of the day puts lives and property at risk across the country, but it can be even more dangerous and deadly at night.

We’ve had multiple rounds of severe weather across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky so far this spring. And a good amount of that severe weather has been occurring during the overnight hours.

Why is so much severe weather happening overnight?

There is actually no specific or scientific reason that more severe weather seems to be happening overnight.

The simplest way to say it is it’s just bad timing of these storm systems.

Why are overnight severe storms more dangerous?

Severe storms and tornadoes are more dangerous and deadly overnight because the public is less likely to receive warnings overnight, as many people are asleep.

But this is why we stress making sure you stay up to date with us on WSMV4 for the latest updates as severe weather approaches the Midstate.

It’s always important to have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts so you have enough time to get to a safe place in the event of a tornado.