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Lelan Statom
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Senior Meteorologist; Co-Host, Talk of the Town-WTVF-NewsChannel 5 Network, Nashville, #NC5; Emmy Winner, 3x TN @AP Best WX, NWAS Broadcaster of the Year [email protected]
The temperatures map is from 6am today. It's easy to pick out the cold front. The clouds will give way to mostly sunny skies today, but it'll be colder & breezy.
For Thanksgiving day, it'll be sunny and cold with highs in the 40s. Our normal high for today is 58 degrees.
#NC5
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thanksgiving Forecast:
Mix of sun/clouds this afternoon, shower or an isolated t-storm is still possible
Travel day Wed: Colder/breezy with a daytime high near 50
For Thanksgiving & Black Friday: Mo. sunny/colder
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! NC5 #tnwx #kywx #Thanksgiving #turkeyday
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
From #NWSPaducah: “Here is the track map and details for the EF-1 tornado that occurred in Todd County KY last night. This is the 61st tornado to occur in our 58 county forecast area in 2025.” partnerservices.nws.noaa.gov/products/cache…
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We'll see lots of clouds today with some hits of sunshine, especially
for our southern counties. Highs will on reach the mid to low 60svfor many of our Kentucky counties while reaching the mid to low
70s for southern Middle TN.
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm for Benton & Henry counties in TN & Calloway Co in Kentucky. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It'll be mild and breezy today with gusts from 20-30 mph. There's a chance for some showers today, but a lot of you won't see much during the day. By late day and early tonight, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop, A few of those storms could be strong to severe. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx
November 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Breaking: I-24 East near Harding Place
Metro Fire Dept. quickly extinguish the flames on a tractor trailer fire near Antioch......
More details on #NC5 This Morning... #5LiveTraffic
November 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
BREAKING: I-24 West is CLOSED near mile marker 11 in the Clarksville area. #Sky5 has spotted one car in the Red River and another car off to the side of the interstate.
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Reposted by Lelan Statom
BREAKING: House passes a bill to end the nation's longest government shutdown on Day 43, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
The House has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown. The vote Wednesday sends the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Northern Lights in the Mid-South….

The 1st picture is from my iPhone. The 2nd pic is from our 5am producer in Gallatin, & the 3rd is from an #NC5 viewer in Westmoreland.

I only saw blackness with my naked eyes. I only saw color with my iPhone 14.

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November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
🫶🏿 We did it! Over $500,000 for our neighbors in need. Thank you to everyone who donated -- you directly helped so many families in our community.
November 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
To all who have served—we thank you for your service and dedication to our country!
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Love #NC5 Viewer Pictures...
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Cold start to Veterans Day!

Most of us have temps in the mid to low 20s. Later, highs will reach the upper 40s to low 50s. While that's better than Monday's high of 36°, it's still below the normal high of 63°. We see temps in the 70s this weekend.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Reposted by Lelan Statom
BREAKING: Senate takes first step to end government shutdown after some moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Reposted by Lelan Statom
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Nineteen spots in the Top 25 poll have new teams in a major shuffling a month before the College Football Playoff matchups are set.

The top five were unchanged, led by No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, which held off Penn State 27-24.
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
From TN Emergency Management Agency
As the season's first cold weather arrives, make sure to access available resources, stay warm, bring pets inside and check on neighbors who may need help.

Please follow guidance from local officials for more information on resources available in your community.
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The cold air continues to filter our way… Tonight, some snow flurries and snow showers are possible. A few slick roads aren’t out of the question along the Plateau! A hard freeze is possible the next two nights for most of the #NC5 area. #tnwx #kywx
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Longtime NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84, leaving behind legacy of reshaping the game

www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pau...
Paul Tagliabue dies at 84: Longtime NFL commissioner led expansion, major growth
Tagliabue served as the NFL's commissioner for 17 years before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020
www.cbssports.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
One dead, two critically injured after LifeFlight helicopter crash in Wilson County www.newschannel5.com/news/medical...
One dead, two critically injured after LifeFlight helicopter crash in Wilson County
Emergency crews are on the scene after a medical helicopter carrying nurses and a pilot crashed Saturday afternoon in Wilson County.
www.newschannel5.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Part of the tornado watch has been canceled…
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM