Nashville residents should carry their umbrellas and brace for a soggy couple of days, as the National Weather Service predicts showers and possible thunderstorms through the weekend. With humidity sitting uncomfortably at 88%, the city faced light rain early this morning, setting a damp tone for the day ahead.
Today's weather won't be giving any respite soon, with the NWS detailing a "showers likely, mainly between 9am and 5pm" scenario. The temperature is expected to peak at a mild 69 degrees, fueled by a south southeast wind picking up speed to gusts as high as 25 mph. As per the forecast, obtained via the official NWS website, there's a robust 70% chance of precipitation, so Nashvillians might well to quickly find their rain gear.
The evening plans to serve no break from the rain. "Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight," the NWS reports. The wind isn't going to back down either, with a south southeast wind is set to shift west northwest post-midnight, possibly reaching up to 20 mph gusts. Rainfall amounts could reach up to half an inch, ensuring a thorough soaking for the city.
Heading into Saturday, the city is advised to expect continued disturbances from the showers and thunderstorms, especially before 1pm. While the high might creep up to 62 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, those northwest gusts could make things feel cooler. The NWS warns us of an additional tenth to a quarter of an inch in rainfall, "except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms." Sunday offers a brighter outlook, with the promise of sun and milder winds, signifying a brief dry spell before a new workweek begins.
Looking ahead, the early forecasts for next week seem to offer a reprieve from the dreariness. After the storms pass, Sunday night will retreat into calm with a low around 33 degrees. A sunnier disposition takes hold starting Monday, with a sunny outlook and a high near 62, extending into a mostly clear night and a low around 37. Tuesday and Wednesday are set to follow in kind with highs pushing into the 70s – giving everyone a much-needed break from their rain gear.
