Nashville residents should pack their umbrellas and prepare for a wet week ahead, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service in Nashville predicts a soggy stretch with showers and thunderstorms nearly every day, bringing varied amounts of rainfall to the region.
Today's weather sets the tone with "showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm," the NWS reports. The chance of precipitation stands high at 90%, accompanied by a gentle south wind besides rain measurements expected between a quarter and half of an inch. As the sky darkens into tonight, the wet conditions persist; the NWS anticipates showers and thunderstorms mainly before 11pm, trailing off with a lighter south southwest breeze.
Breaking down the forecast further, the NWS shared, "A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am," for Wednesday. While the likelihood of rainfall drops to 20% midweek, the reprieve will be short-lived as chances for rain increase again heading into the weekend.
Thursday should afford locals a brief respite with mostly sunny skies and a high near 84, but don't get too comfortable. The night brings a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, marking a pattern that continues into Friday. With a south wind sometimes reaching up to 20 mph. The NWS specifies an 80% chance of precipitation at the week's end.
The rollercoaster of wet and partly clear conditions is slated to run through the weekend. Saturday's forecast features a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly sunny skies, and gentle west winds. By Sunday, sunny weather with highs nearing the 87-degree mark will greet Tennesseans. However, clouds loom close with a 30 percent chance of catching a storm.
Residents should make the most of the clearer skies early next week, as the potential for showers and thunderstorms remains at 20 percent. Despite the prospects for rain, the mercury won't shy away from climbing, offering warm daytime highs around 87 degrees. For the full forecast and updates, visit the NWS at forecast.weather.gov.
