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Published on April 17, 2024
Nashville Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, Temperature Swings ForecastedSource: Unsplash / Andrew Kim

The National Weather Service in Nashville is forecasting a weather pattern for the week, with a high likelihood of showers and potential thunderstorms today. It is said that morning commuters could face wet conditions, with chances of precipitation at 70% before 10 am. Nashville can expect to feel a significant swing in temperatures with today's high predicted to be a warm 83 degrees, despite the wet start.

The unsettled weather is expected to persist through the night with partly cloudy skies and a low dipping to around 63. Winds will slow down, coming from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Looking ahead to Thursday, the NWS reports that there's a chance of showers, and thunderstorms could develop in the afternoon with a 50% chance of rain. The mercury is set to rise even further with a high of 87° expected, providing a break from the early-week dampness.

Thursday night will bring back the rain with a vengeance, as the likelihood of precipitation climbs to 90%. Thunderstorms are a possibility, and the temperature is expected to hold steady with a low of around 61. Friday's forecast promises some respite; only a 20% chance of rain lingers mainly before the afternoon, and the skies will turn mostly cloudy, capping the high near 72 degrees as a northerly wind picks up.

The NWS anticipates that Friday evening will see temperatures drop to a cooler 49 degrees, with continuing north winds. The weekend could see a mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance of rainfall returning Saturday night. The outlook for Sunday through Tuesday is looking brighter with diminishing chances of rain and a gradual warming trend, culminating in a high near 75 degrees by mid-week.