Katie Melvin

Nashville

Meteorologist at Talk of the Town

@NC5 Meteorologist || @UNCCharlotte BS BA Alum || #charlottestrong #NotAWeatherGirl

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RedTeam Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

1 month ago | globenewswire.com | Katie Melvin

Orlando, FL, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedTeam, a leading provider of innovative SaaS solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Brien to the role of Chief Revenue Officer. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to optimizing its revenue-generating functions and accelerating growth. Patrick has been a cornerstone of RedTeam’s success since joining the company two years ago as the Head of Sales and Customer Success.
Storm 5 alert continues through Friday evening

Sep 12, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

In Depth:Friday the 13th is bringing spooky weather across the region with a Storm 5 Alert still in place through this evening. The remnants of Francine are continuing to influence our weather for the next few days. Today has a severe element involved with a Marginal Risk for our southernmost counties. Once the sun rises, and through this evening, quick spin-up tornadoes area threat. We'll also need to watch for localized flooding. The soggy weather continues through this weekend.
Isolated storms expected across Middle Tennessee on Saturday

Aug 17, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Loud start to our Saturday morning for folks on the west side of Middle Tennessee with storms pushing through. Heavy rain, small hail & thunder are all common factors within these storms. As we head into the rest of our day, isolated strong to severe storm chances increase for folks in our northeastern counties. Tomorrow we'll continue to dodge raindrops, but temperatures will be running a bit cooler than today. We're much drier as we head into the next work week.
As Ernesto Hurricane Ernesto is charging through the Atlantic. Here's what it's doing.

Aug 15, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Ernesto has recently been updated to a Category 1 hurricane as the disturbance continues to churn in the Atlantic. After sweeping through the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the storm is now on track toward Bermuda. As of Thursday afternoon 389,424, clients across Puerto Rico are still without power, according to LUMA Energy. A Hurricane Warning is in place as Ernesto will likely strengthen to a major hurricane before approaching Bermuda, meaning a Category 3 or higher.
EF0 tornado touches down in Kentucky with Beryl remnants, NWS confirms

Jul 11, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

DUBRE, Kent. (WTVF) — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado briefly touched down in northern Cumberland County on July 9 between Ferris Fork Road and Cedar Ridge. The tornado touched down near Dubre. The estimated peak wind was 85 mph. The width of the tornado was 200 yards. NWS surveyors said the damage consisted of mostly tree damage, including hardwoods and softwoods laying in multiple directions. The tornado then lifted after crossing into Metcalfe County along Earl Hurt Road.
This weekend will be a hot one

Jun 21, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

Unseasonably hot conditions have arrived, and they're going to make themselves comfortable as they stick around for the next week. Nashville has climbed into the mid-90s today. A pop-up storm is possible this afternoon but nothing widespread is anticipated. Overnight we'll stay mild, falling into the mid-70s . We're still trending very warm this weekend and early next week. Temperatures are still trending into the upper 90s with Nashville sliding into the triple digits.
In-Depth (6.20.24)

Jun 20, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

The official start to summer is here and Mother Nature is making sure we know it. We'll be back in the 90s again today but the real heat comes this weekend and next week. This evening we'll see highs climb into the low 90s with partly cloudy skies. Friday temperatures will creep into the mid-90s which is above average. If you have any outdoor plans this weekend, begin hydrating now. Also, be sure to wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing.
Storm 5 Alert until 9 p.m. on Wednesday

May 22, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

TIMING: NOW - 9 PMTHREATS: DAMAGING WIND, HAIL, LOCALIZED FLOODINGA few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, lasting through the evening hours. Our western counties have a greater chance to see severe. The largest threat is damaging winds, but hail and heavy downpours will also be a concern. The chance for tornadoes primarily stays to our west. Henry is in for Bree tonight and I'll be around to assist if needed.
Storm 5 Alert in depth (4.18.24)

Apr 18, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

Looks can be deceiving and don't let the sunshine let you put your guard down for this evening, into tonight. We're still on track for two rounds of storms with the first peaking between 7 and 10 PM. This first batch will be storms pushing into the region by Mississippi. The biggest threat will be strong, damaging winds and large hail. The second round will be between 10 PM and 3 AM as a cold front sweeps the region as it comes from the northwest.
STORM 5 Alert Thursday: Damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornado risk

Apr 17, 2024 | newschannel5.com | Katie Melvin

Our Storm 5 Weather Team is keeping a watch on an impactful, active system arriving tomorrow, bringing chances for strong, damaging winds. A Storm 5 Alert has been issued as a result. It will be in effect from from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Thursday, with 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. being the greatest risk. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible mid-afternoon into the evening thanks to a cold front. Along the front, a line of storms will push in from the west around dinner time.