Lelan Statom
@lelanstatom.bsky.social
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]
It’s Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil “saw his shadow”! According to folklore, 6 more weeks of winter. For many of us, the past week has felt like Groundhog Day here! 😀
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 PM
It’s Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil “saw his shadow”! According to folklore, 6 more weeks of winter. For many of us, the past week has felt like Groundhog Day here! 😀
We’ve all been touched by so many stories of people helping their neighbors in this winter storm. And you’ve been asking us how you can help. That’s why we have launched the NewsChannel 5 Winter Storm Relief Fund. You can give by scanning this QR code below.
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM
We’ve all been touched by so many stories of people helping their neighbors in this winter storm. And you’ve been asking us how you can help. That’s why we have launched the NewsChannel 5 Winter Storm Relief Fund. You can give by scanning this QR code below.
Love this meme sent to me by NewsChannel 5 viewer, Marie Kelly.
I think we could all use a little laugh or smile right now!
I think we could all use a little laugh or smile right now!
January 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Love this meme sent to me by NewsChannel 5 viewer, Marie Kelly.
I think we could all use a little laugh or smile right now!
I think we could all use a little laugh or smile right now!
Many of you have trees that look like this. I took these just before 6am.
As you see, there’s part of a tree on James Robertson Pky.
As I type this, NES power outages have jumped to nearly 80,000 customers without power. That number was just a few thousands when we started at 5am.
As you see, there’s part of a tree on James Robertson Pky.
As I type this, NES power outages have jumped to nearly 80,000 customers without power. That number was just a few thousands when we started at 5am.
January 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Many of you have trees that look like this. I took these just before 6am.
As you see, there’s part of a tree on James Robertson Pky.
As I type this, NES power outages have jumped to nearly 80,000 customers without power. That number was just a few thousands when we started at 5am.
As you see, there’s part of a tree on James Robertson Pky.
As I type this, NES power outages have jumped to nearly 80,000 customers without power. That number was just a few thousands when we started at 5am.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!
We’ve had freezing rain for at least the last 6 hours.
Join us for the latest on our winter storm & ice storm warning on NC5 This Morning starting at 5am.
PSA: We will alr the AFC game this afternoon.
#Nc5 #tnwx #kywx #winterstorml poor
We’ve had freezing rain for at least the last 6 hours.
Join us for the latest on our winter storm & ice storm warning on NC5 This Morning starting at 5am.
PSA: We will alr the AFC game this afternoon.
#Nc5 #tnwx #kywx #winterstorml poor
January 25, 2026 at 10:11 AM
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!
We’ve had freezing rain for at least the last 6 hours.
Join us for the latest on our winter storm & ice storm warning on NC5 This Morning starting at 5am.
PSA: We will alr the AFC game this afternoon.
#Nc5 #tnwx #kywx #winterstorml poor
We’ve had freezing rain for at least the last 6 hours.
Join us for the latest on our winter storm & ice storm warning on NC5 This Morning starting at 5am.
PSA: We will alr the AFC game this afternoon.
#Nc5 #tnwx #kywx #winterstorml poor
Snow ❄️ showers have arrived at #NC5 in downtown Nashville. Live coverage continues on NewsChannel5. #tnwx #winterstorm #snow #snOMG
January 24, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Snow ❄️ showers have arrived at #NC5 in downtown Nashville. Live coverage continues on NewsChannel5. #tnwx #winterstorm #snow #snOMG
Here's the current forecast for snow and ice. This may be adjusted
as we see more data today on the track of the low pressure.
After a dry Friday, winter weather moves into the Mid-South late tonight.
as we see more data today on the track of the low pressure.
After a dry Friday, winter weather moves into the Mid-South late tonight.
January 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Here's the current forecast for snow and ice. This may be adjusted
as we see more data today on the track of the low pressure.
After a dry Friday, winter weather moves into the Mid-South late tonight.
as we see more data today on the track of the low pressure.
After a dry Friday, winter weather moves into the Mid-South late tonight.
WINTER STORM WARNING for most of the #NC5 area starting at midnight Friday night until 6pm Sunday. An ICE STORM WARNING is out for part of the mid-state for the same time period. Stay with the #Storm5Weather team for the latest. #tnwx #kywx #snow #winterstorm
January 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM
WINTER STORM WARNING for most of the #NC5 area starting at midnight Friday night until 6pm Sunday. An ICE STORM WARNING is out for part of the mid-state for the same time period. Stay with the #Storm5Weather team for the latest. #tnwx #kywx #snow #winterstorm
“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to everyone's favorite #BookLady and founder of the #ImaginationLibrary, Dolly Parton🎂 “ From Imagination Library X page
January 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM
“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to everyone's favorite #BookLady and founder of the #ImaginationLibrary, Dolly Parton🎂 “ From Imagination Library X page
Showers move across the region this morning. This afternoon,
the showers will be east as cold air arrives and will bring some
flurries and snow showers to the area. There could be some
light accumulations along the Plateau.
Sunshine returns tomorrow, but it will be a cold day. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx
the showers will be east as cold air arrives and will bring some
flurries and snow showers to the area. There could be some
light accumulations along the Plateau.
Sunshine returns tomorrow, but it will be a cold day. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The Storm 5 Prediction has removed most of Middle TN and all of Kentucky from the level one severe weather risk for today.
A strong storm or two still isn't out of the question this morning. Most of the afternoon will be mostly cloudy, mild and dry. Record warmth is possible.
A strong storm or two still isn't out of the question this morning. Most of the afternoon will be mostly cloudy, mild and dry. Record warmth is possible.
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
The Storm 5 Prediction has removed most of Middle TN and all of Kentucky from the level one severe weather risk for today.
A strong storm or two still isn't out of the question this morning. Most of the afternoon will be mostly cloudy, mild and dry. Record warmth is possible.
A strong storm or two still isn't out of the question this morning. Most of the afternoon will be mostly cloudy, mild and dry. Record warmth is possible.
Dense Fog Advisory for Middle Tennessee until 9am and until 10an in West TN
In some areas, visibilities are zero. At times, I could only see a few feet in front on my car. Please be careful on your drive into work or school. Watch out for students at bus stops. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx
In some areas, visibilities are zero. At times, I could only see a few feet in front on my car. Please be careful on your drive into work or school. Watch out for students at bus stops. #NC5 #tnwx #kywx
January 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
With unseasonably warm air this time of the year, we'll need to watch for the possibility of strong to severe storms Friday ahead of a strong cold front that will drop temperatures for the weekend. That's several days out; so, we'll continue to keep an eye on it.
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx
#NC5 #tnwx #kywx
January 5, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Our Monday morning is off to a chilly start, but afternoon highs will warm into the 60s. Highs will flirt with 70 degrees by the end of the week.
January 5, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Our Monday morning is off to a chilly start, but afternoon highs will warm into the 60s. Highs will flirt with 70 degrees by the end of the week.
January 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Highs will reach the mid to upper 30s today and around 50° tomorrow.
December 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Highs will reach the mid to upper 30s today and around 50° tomorrow.
December 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
From our family to yours,
have a Very Merry Christmas 🎄!
have a Very Merry Christmas 🎄!
December 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
From our family to yours,
have a Very Merry Christmas 🎄!
have a Very Merry Christmas 🎄!
December 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Hanukkah starts at sundown tonight, and we're wishing all those who celebrate a wonderful celebration!
December 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Hanukkah starts at sundown tonight, and we're wishing all those who celebrate a wonderful celebration!
Sunday: Very Cold and Breezy with Mostly Sunny Skies with highs in the mid to low 20s with wind chills in the teens and single digits.
Sunday: Night: Very Cold with actual lows between 7-13 degrees.
Monday: Sunny with a Very Cold Start, Afternoon Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
Sunday: Night: Very Cold with actual lows between 7-13 degrees.
Monday: Sunny with a Very Cold Start, Afternoon Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
December 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Sunday: Very Cold and Breezy with Mostly Sunny Skies with highs in the mid to low 20s with wind chills in the teens and single digits.
Sunday: Night: Very Cold with actual lows between 7-13 degrees.
Monday: Sunny with a Very Cold Start, Afternoon Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
Sunday: Night: Very Cold with actual lows between 7-13 degrees.
Monday: Sunny with a Very Cold Start, Afternoon Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
An Arctic Blast arrives TONIGHT!
Today: Look for highs in the mid to upper 40s, just below our normal high of 53 degrees.
Tonight: Cold Weather Advisory kicks in at midnight for most of us and will remain in effect until noon Monday.
Sunday: Very Cold with Highs in the mid to low 20s!
Today: Look for highs in the mid to upper 40s, just below our normal high of 53 degrees.
Tonight: Cold Weather Advisory kicks in at midnight for most of us and will remain in effect until noon Monday.
Sunday: Very Cold with Highs in the mid to low 20s!
December 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
An Arctic Blast arrives TONIGHT!
Today: Look for highs in the mid to upper 40s, just below our normal high of 53 degrees.
Tonight: Cold Weather Advisory kicks in at midnight for most of us and will remain in effect until noon Monday.
Sunday: Very Cold with Highs in the mid to low 20s!
Today: Look for highs in the mid to upper 40s, just below our normal high of 53 degrees.
Tonight: Cold Weather Advisory kicks in at midnight for most of us and will remain in effect until noon Monday.
Sunday: Very Cold with Highs in the mid to low 20s!