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Red Cross Calls for Shelter Volunteers as Storms Pass Through Southeast

Sep 10, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

A blood drive this week on the MTSU campus will help with the increased need of blood supplies in area hospitals for emergency use. This is especially true with Tropical Storm.... Read More

MTE's Response to Back to Back Stormy Days

Jul 31, 2024 at 02:07 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - Middle Tennessee Electric crews have been busy this week with back to back stormy days producing high winds and power disruptions. Spokesperson Amy Byers says t.... Read More
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Tuesday Severe Storms: More Power Outages, Damage Reports & Flooding

Jul 30, 2024 at 08:58 pm by Rutherford Weather

After widespread damage from storms on Monday, Tuesday saw its fair share of bad weather. Several severe thunderstorm warnings brought widespread damaging winds, heavy rain, h.... Read More

Sizzling Heat Comes Roaring Back Along with Possible Strong Storms

Jul 29, 2024 at 12:51 pm by Rutherford Weather

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) - The heat is going to make a big comeback this week along with some strong storm changes. The National Weather Service has already issued a Heat Advisory.... Read More

Free Clean-Up Help Available After Storms Hit Rutherford County

May 10, 2024 at 10:53 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Rutherford County and other nearby areas grapple with the aftermath of severe weather and tornadoes, the State Emergency Operations.... Read More

Beware of Scams After Storms: Better Business Bureau Issues Warning

May 10, 2024 at 10:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - After the recent storms, which caused water and wind damage along with some reports of hail damage in Rutherford County, the Better Business Bureau i.... Read More

All Hands On Deck in Preparation of Storms - Schools, Utilities, Law Enforcement and Fire

Apr 02, 2024 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Preparing for storms on days like today involves multiple departments and services at nearly every level throughout Rutherford County and within the.... Read More

UPDATED with Interview: FEMA Extends the Dates of Operation for the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Rockvale

May 10, 2023 at 06:41 pm by WGNS News

Hear our entire interview (below) to learn more about help that is available through FEMA. Remember, the Disaster Recovery Center in the Rockvale area will close this Saturday.... Read More

AUDIO / INTERVIEW: Renters and Homeowners May be Eligible for FEMA Assistance or Help with a Loan After your Property was Destroyed or Damaged in the Recent Storms

Apr 17, 2023 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford/Cannon Counties, TN – Recent tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds that struck the Rutherford and Cannon County areas between March 31, 2023 to A.... Read More

Storm Cleanup Continues While Another System Expected Tuesday / Wednesday

Apr 02, 2023 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

As storm cleanup continues here in Rutherford County from Saturday storms, National Weather Service meteorologists are keeping an eye on the Tuesday/Wednesday time frame for t.... Read More
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Century Old Home Destroyed

Apr 01, 2023 at 09:17 am by WGNS

(READYVILLE, TN) A century old home near the Readyville Mill was destroyed early Saturday (4/1/2023) morning by the tornado that swept through the area. It was about.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Tennessee Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather

Mar 23, 2023 at 06:21 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The National Weather Service has issued an update on the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms late Friday night, as a line of showers and thunderstorms dev.... Read More

Storm Lines Extremely Strong Wednesday Night and Well Into Thursday

Feb 15, 2023 at 10:14 pm by WGNS News

Round 1: The National Weather Service continues to report a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Middle Tennessee, which directly impacts Rutherford County. Throughout the night ther.... Read More

WGNS Radio Tower / Transmitter Without Power - Multiple Addresses Impacted by Random Outages Friday

Jun 17, 2022 at 03:11 pm by WGNS

  UPDATE - Back at Full Power: The WGNS Radio Tower and Transmitter were without power Friday afternoon, after strong winds downed trees on the electric lines leading to.... Read More
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Wednesday night storm in Rutherford County, TN

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

The storm that blew through Rutherford County on Wednesday night left behind damage caused by wind and lightning.The Murfreesboro Police Department reported downed trees and p.... Read More

Flooding and other increased weather-related events throughout Middle Tennessee are costly and dangerous

Mar 16, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

Weather related events seem to be increasing in Middle Tennessee, according to Krissy Hurley of the National Weather Service in Nashville…Throughout the entire state of.... Read More

Schools Closed Early on Thursday out of Safety Concerns for Local School Buses as Wind Speeds Reached 45 MPH Between 3PM and 4:50PM

Feb 18, 2022 at 07:27 am by WGNS

High winds were the biggest concern going into Thursday (yesterday, 2/17/22), as both Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools announced that they’d be closing th.... Read More
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UPDATE: National Weather Service Confirms a Tornado Hit Coffee County this past Monday

Dec 09, 2021 at 01:43 pm by WGNS

While Rutherford County saw minimal damage caused by the storms this past Monday morning, the same cannot be said in nearby counties.The National Weather Service in Nas.... Read More

National Preparedness Month: Emergencies more frequent, larger due to climate change — get ready now

Sep 06, 2021 at 04:07 pm by WGNS

The impact of climate change is being felt by families across the country as we see more intense storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures, severe droughts and recor.... Read More

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ida to make landfall Sunday

Aug 27, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Many families travel this time of year to the Gulf and now, some of those on vacation maybe in danger of a storm headed their way. Tropical Storm Ida is expected to rapidly st.... Read More