Cookeville Safety Watch

Middle Tennessee's recent 7-day heat wave (June 28-July 4) brought 100-degree highs and record warmth, ranking 242nd longest in Nashville history...

Never toss dry fireworks in household trash - they can ignite.

Safe steps for used fireworks:

• Soak in water 12-24 hours
• Double-wrap in thick...

Severe Storm Forecast

• 🔥 Marginal Risk Issued: National Weather Service has issued a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms today July 5th with...

Severe storms possible this afternoon and evening in Putnam County with a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) of damaging winds, lightning, and heavy rain. If outdoors, have a shelter plan and keep your NOAA Weather Radio ready.

This East Tennessee forecast isn't specific to Cookeville, but it shows hot, muggy conditions with heat indices above 100° and scattered afternoon...

Despite the ongoing heatwave and drought conditions, no active wildfires are currently reported anywhere in Tennessee. Fire activity has stayed exceptionally low for 72 hours with no Red Flag warnings expected.

South Walnut Avenue closes July 6–10 from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for street and sidewalk repairs between Spring Street and Regions Bank. Use alternate routes; the road reopens nightly.

Heat and humidity will continue into the 4th of July with highs around 96 degrees and heat index values feeling like triple digits. Take breaks in the shade and stay hydrated to manage risks during outdoor plans.

Code Red Weather Alert issued for possible strong to severe storms Friday and Saturday, with damaging wind risks north of I-40 including the...

A Cookeville teen convicted in the 2023 shooting death of a high school student pleaded guilty Thursday to two domestic assaults and one aggravated...

• Putnam County Fire Department responded to Oakdale Circle around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday after heavy flames erupted from the basement and spread to the...

Cookeville and Putnam County face heavy rain as the primary threat from today's storms, with high winds possible if they intensify. Storms arrive around lunchtime and spread through the afternoon and evening.

Strong storms and heavy rain are possible Wednesday across the Cookeville area, ending the break from heat and humidity. Middle Tennessee holds a...

Cookeville Police arrested Justin Marshall Whitaker, 42, Monday following their investigation.

• Charges include one count each of sexual exploitation...

Severe Weather Alert Update

• 🔥 Threat Ended: The severe storm threat has ended for Cookeville and areas west of Byrdstown to Sparta per the 2:15...

Severe weather threat for Cookeville evolved quickly on Friday:

• Initial alert: First Alert Weather Day declared with strong storms possible 1-8...

Muggy, wet conditions continue into the weekend, with Saturday driest and Sunday featuring morning showers that taper later, so Cookeville residents should adjust timing for any outdoor activities.

Severe storms are possible Friday, mainly for the eastern half of Putnam County, with potential for strong to damaging winds and heavy rain. Stay alert if you're in the Cookeville area.

Infrastructure Disruptions

• ⚡ Water Outage Scheduled: Water service will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cookeville on June 11 from 8 a.m. to...

Heat index peaks in the low 100s Thursday with highs near 95° across Middle Tennessee. Stay hydrated, seek shade and cool spaces, watch children and elderly, and double-check cars before locking.