Nashville residents should gear up for a wet day ahead, as the National Weather Service has predicted a 100% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm. The deluge is expected to bring new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch. Later in the day, the showers and thunderstorms are set to continue post 5 pm, although the likelihood drops off somewhat but still lingers, according to the National Weather Service.
It will be showery and very breezy today with some winds up to 40 mph at times. A few thunderstorms will happen as well. There is a Marginal (1 out of 5) severe risk east and northeast of Nashville. Things will get much better after today with a fabulous weekend
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) April 11, 2024
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The day's high is anticipated near 67 degrees, with a south southwest wind transitioning to west northwest in the afternoon at 15 to 20 mph, and gusts potentially reaching up to 35 mph. As reported by the National Weather Service, the humidity hammering down on the city reaches a high 94%, with the wind speed maintaining a steady pace of 7 mph from the south.
Looking ahead to tonight, Nashville won't quite shake off the rain, with a 30 percent chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Temperatures are expected to take a small dip as the clouds persist, ushering in a low around 48. The west wind will continue to sweep through at 10 to 15 mph, pushing gusts up close to 25 mph.
For those planning their weekend, the weather promises a respite with the forecast showing clear skies. Friday and Saturday will grant residents mostly sunny conditions with highs hovering near 67 and then jumping to 78. Once the current storm system has passed, the winds, while still present, expect to become more manageable, measuring between 5 to 20 mph and gusts stretching up to about 30 mph at their peak.
The sunny trend is predicted to extend into Sunday, with the temperature continuing its ascent to a peak of 82 degrees, as per the National Weather Service. Following the suit of clear night skies and a low around 61, come Monday the stage is set for mostly sunny skies with highs edging closer to 84 degrees.
However, by the time Tuesday rolls around, forecasters expect a slight chance of showers creeping back in, tagged with a 20 percent probability. Concluding the seven-day outlook, Wednesday's weather is on hold with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs estimated near 82 degrees.
