CMA Fest in Nashville suspended outdoor activities Friday due to storms but resumed with evening performances.

CMA Fest kicked off without a hitch with Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Riley Green and Darius Rucker closing out the first night at Nissan Stadium. But the chance of rain and severe weather could put a damper on things Friday.

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The next three days will bring a risk of severe thunderstorms in parts of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

Hot and humid weather will remain the big focus across the Midstate today with temperatures pushing back to near 90 again this afternoon. It will be mostly sunny this afternoon. Tonight, will be warm and muggy with lows only dropping into the upper 60s and lower 70s which means our ACs will have to put in some overtime.

The music will be loud, and our Code Red Weather team says thunder might make some noise too, calling for heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning. “We came here a month ago—tornado warnings, sideways rain. We’re like, gotta take it a little more seriously," said Miller.