With the humidity pressing at a saturating 100%, Nashville residents awoke to drizzle and a murky dawn today. As the National Weather Service reports, visibility stood at a mere 2.00 miles early this morning, with conditions promising only a slight respite. Forecasters predict a slender chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the morning, but skies are set to clear as we head into a sunny afternoon with highs flirting with the 90-degree mark.

The evening is expected to offer a brief respite from the day's warmth, descending to a more temperate 69 degrees. Calmness will accompany the night's cooler air, with northeastern winds quieting after midnight. And for those looking forward to the weekend, Friday promises to ignite the air with temperatures reaching up to 93 degrees. The heat will not be a quiet visitor, with index values rising as high as 104, wrapping the city in a sweltering embrace.

Nashvillians planning for their weekend outdoor activities should take note of the forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Though Saturday starts mostly sunny, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms could interrupt picnics and park visits. The sultry weather continues with a high near 96 degrees, with southwest winds subtly making their presence known. But it's Sunday when the skies will truly assert themselves — the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms climbs to a notable 60 percent after 1 pm.

Looking ahead, the start of next week offers a reprieve from the wet interruptions. A streak of sunny days is anticipated from Monday onwards, with the night skies remaining mostly clear. But Wednesday waits with the renewed possibility of storms, a reminder that summer in Nashville remains an unpredictable symphony of sun and water. While the mercury will soar close to the century mark, the chance of showers and thunderstorms will hold at 40 percent, making for another round of sticky Southern afternoons.