Heavy rain continues across Middle Tennessee Friday morning and it will be heavy at times and consist of several rounds. 

Life-threatening flash flooding is possible and there is also the risk for severe storms Saturday night.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been issued by the National Weather Service for all of Middle Tennessee and is in effect through midnight Saturday night.

Check the latest weather advisories at wkrn.com/alerts

Some flooding could begin as early as Friday morning especially south of Interstate 40 where there is a high chance of excessive rain. Many rivers, creeks, and streams are already under advisories and warnings.  Also, this is followed by an even more persistent area of heavy rain Friday night through Saturday morning.  

The round of heavier rain enters Friday afternoon through the night. Rainfall rates could be from one to two inches per hour at times by early Saturday morning. This is where flash flooding could be a higher threat. Total rainfall accumulations range between two to four additional inches. Some areas could see more than five inches of rain.

Keep an eye on the radar at wkrn.com/radar

Additional concerns come in Saturday early evening when severe thunderstorms are expected. With temperatures in the 70s, high amounts of moisture, plenty of dynamics, this could be very dangerous. Straight line winds can exceed 60 mph, torrential downpours, frequent lightning, small hail, and even tornadoes may spin up. 

Take this forecast seriously as this may be a very dangerous situation. The News 2 Weather Authority Team will be with you step-by-step with updated forecasts and information as the storms evolve.

Get the latest forecast at wkrn.com/forecast

News 2 will begin our Saturday morning news coverage an hour earlier. Good Morning Nashville will get underway at 4:00 a.m. to give you an early look at how the flooding situation is playing out. We will also have team coverage throughout the day, in anticipation of severe weather Saturday evening. And, as always, we have you covered around the clock on wkrn.com.