Nashville's expecting an erratic rollercoaster of weather this week, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a forecast of scattered showers and thunderstorms, peaking with heavy rainfall and the potential for tumultuous storms. The City of Music is bracing for a mixed bag – a balmy Monday is on the horizon with a high near 76 but watch for a 10 percent chance of rain after 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
As folks settle into their evenings, the likelihood of thunderstorms climbs to a 30 percent chance, particularly after the wee hours of 4 a.m. Not put off by the chance of rain, residents can anticipate a relatively warm night with temperatures hovering around 59 degrees. The winds are expected to maintain a steady dance, with gusts trailing through at as much as 20 mph.
Entering Tuesday, the NWS isn't hedging bets – it's a full-on guarantee of wet weather. Prepare for a 100 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and a possibility of thunderstorms marking the day's events, as per the National Weather Service. These are not measly drizzles; Nashville is looking at new rainfall tallies ranging between a robust half and three-quarters of an inch.
As Wednesday rolls in wrapped in storm clouds, the city doesn't catch a break. A virtually certain prediction of more showers and thunder is on the docket, with 90 percent odds. The temperatures will stay mild and in the low 70s, the breeze picking up an eastern bent with gusts muscling up to a fierce 25 mph, the strength of which seems determined to rip through the midweek ennui.
Winds of change are literal come Thursday, offering no respite from the wet conditions. The splatter of rain and the rumble of thunder remain dominant but gusts shifting southwest to west signal a forthcoming change, as reported by the National Weather Service. A heady mix of warm and cool air, this weather front is a temperamental guest overstaying its welcome.
Finally, to the relief of locals weary of the gray skies and damp sidewalks, Friday sweeps in with sunshine and clear skies. A good omen for the weekend, with highs pushing to a comfortable 67 degrees, while sporty west-northwest winds challenge gusts to 30 mph. The night's sky is anticipated to be mostly unblemished, ushering in what's anticipated to be sunny days ahead for Saturday and Sunday, the latter promising highs soaring into the 80s. The city's restless weather seems to settle, offering Nashville a deserving sunny serenade to conclude the week.
