"Alert: Severe Storms and Tornado Watch in Nashville Today"

Severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes are expected to hit Nashville and Middle Tennessee, prompting the National Weather Service to extend the tornado watch until 9 p.m. A second round of severe storms is forecasted for the afternoon, with the greatest threat along and east of Interstate 65. Power outages have been reported, and school districts have announced closures and early dismissals in anticipation of the severe weather.