Nashville residents might need to keep their rain boots on hand as the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch through tomorrow morning in Middle Tennessee. The watch follows forecasts predicting a deluge of showers and thunderstorms set to drench the region, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible today and higher totals overnight. The NWS warns of potential flooding across various counties, including Davidson, Williamson, and Wilson.
The forecast, notoriously fickle, calls for tempestuous skies primarily before 11am today, featuring a furious battle between thunderstorms and showers. Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., the National Weather Service predicts, with "showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am," followed by a likelihood of more thunderstorms after 5am. Residents can expect a steamy high near 85 degrees and troublesome south winds blowing up to 20 mph.
Tonight, the sodden saga continues as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted before 1 am, followed by possible showers and a thunderstorm between 1 am and 5 am, and yet again, likely thunderstorms after 5 am. Hovering at a low of around 66 with gusty south winds, the chance of these watery disturbances stands tall at 90 percent, potentially unloading an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain.
The tumultuous weather patterns seem to calm momentarily, with the NWS calling for a less intimidating 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms early Thursday, tapering off before a sunny Saturday. "Sunny, with a high near 76," the NWS forecast for the weekend notes, possibly offering a brief reprieve before another anticipated bout of showers and thunderstorms early next week.
Flood watches invoke concerns over rivers and streams potentially breaching their banks, endangering low-lying and flood-prone areas. With past instances etched into memory, the forecast ominously suggests, Excessive runoff may result in flooding. The community, therefore, remains on edge, monitoring updates and preparing to respond if conditions deteriorate. Precautionary and preparedness actions are advised, especially for those in zones known for their vulnerability to nature's watery wrath.
