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]
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!
Vandy is heading to Tampa…
The Vols are heading to Music City…
The Vols are heading to Music City…
December 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Vandy is heading to Tampa…
The Vols are heading to Music City…
The Vols are heading to Music City…
Coldest air of the season next weekend?
A lot to watch and fine tune but another Arctic Blast is set to arrive by the end of the upcoming week. High may try to reach the 50s by mid-week; then, some models drop overnight lows into the teens by Friday night. Stay tuned! #NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
A lot to watch and fine tune but another Arctic Blast is set to arrive by the end of the upcoming week. High may try to reach the 50s by mid-week; then, some models drop overnight lows into the teens by Friday night. Stay tuned! #NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
December 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Coldest air of the season next weekend?
A lot to watch and fine tune but another Arctic Blast is set to arrive by the end of the upcoming week. High may try to reach the 50s by mid-week; then, some models drop overnight lows into the teens by Friday night. Stay tuned! #NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
A lot to watch and fine tune but another Arctic Blast is set to arrive by the end of the upcoming week. High may try to reach the 50s by mid-week; then, some models drop overnight lows into the teens by Friday night. Stay tuned! #NC5 #tnwx #kywx #ArcticBlast
The first Saturday of December is always the biggest parade day for our area.
At 10am, the 2nd annual Holidays in the Vue Christmas parade starts in Bellevue. I’m back to help judge! Folks are already lining up.
At 10am, the 2nd annual Holidays in the Vue Christmas parade starts in Bellevue. I’m back to help judge! Folks are already lining up.
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The first Saturday of December is always the biggest parade day for our area.
At 10am, the 2nd annual Holidays in the Vue Christmas parade starts in Bellevue. I’m back to help judge! Folks are already lining up.
At 10am, the 2nd annual Holidays in the Vue Christmas parade starts in Bellevue. I’m back to help judge! Folks are already lining up.
A host of schools will be delayed or closed Friday(12.5.25). See the latest Snow Watch list from the link. Within minutes of a school director entering the information in our automated system, it will appear here. newschannel5.com/weather/school…#NC5C#tnwxw#kywxw#SnowWatchch
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A host of schools will be delayed or closed Friday(12.5.25). See the latest Snow Watch list from the link. Within minutes of a school director entering the information in our automated system, it will appear here. newschannel5.com/weather/school…#NC5C#tnwxw#kywxw#SnowWatchch
Your friends @NC5 are helping to ring the bell for @SalvationArmyUS -
I will be at the @kroger in Hermitage from 9a-11a this morning.
I will be at the @kroger in Hermitage from 9a-11a this morning.
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Your friends @NC5 are helping to ring the bell for @SalvationArmyUS -
I will be at the @kroger in Hermitage from 9a-11a this morning.
I will be at the @kroger in Hermitage from 9a-11a this morning.
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
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
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
For Thanksgiving day, it'll be sunny and cold with highs in the 40s. Our normal high for today is 58 degrees.
#NC5
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
Metro Fire Dept. quickly extinguish the flames on a tractor trailer fire near Antioch......
More details on #NC5 This Morning... #5LiveTraffic
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
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.
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.
Send to [email protected]
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.
Send to [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 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.
Send to [email protected]
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.
Send to [email protected]
🫶🏿 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
🫶🏿 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.
To all who have served—we thank you for your service and dedication to our country!
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
To all who have served—we thank you for your service and dedication to our country!
Love #NC5 Viewer Pictures...
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Love #NC5 Viewer Pictures...
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
Here's one of a Frost Flower This Morning by Jeff Humberson!
#NC5 #tnwx #frostflower
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
