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The calm before (and during) the storm: When tornadoes near, Nashville turns to informed volunteers

  • Nashville Severe Weather is a volunteer group that provides local weather updates during tornados in Nashville.
  • The volunteers use social media to explain storm movements, advise when to take cover, and give the all clear to viewers.
  • Their coverage by Will Minkoff, Andrew Leeper, and Tom Johnstone attracts tens of thousands of interactive viewers in real time.
  • Their focused effort fills a gap left by local TV meteorologists who cover many counties, not just Nashville.
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The calm before (and during) the storm: When tornadoes near, Nashville turns to informed volunteers

When tornadoes threaten in Nashville, Tennessee, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather. This group of dedicated volunteers can always be found on social media, calmly explaining the storm movement, advising when to take cover, and giving the “all clear.”

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