The National Weather Service in Nashville is reporting a stretch of sunny and fervently hot days ahead, with temperatures slated to ascend into the high 90s and potentially topping out at 101 degrees by next Tuesday. The latest forecast indicates a continuation of clear skies, with calm winds being the modest accompaniment to the climbing temperatures. The current condition is a few clouds hanging in the city with a comfortable 69°F and a dewpoint at 61°F, providing a brief respite before the heat sets in.
Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 91°F and light morning winds from the south. As the week graduates into the weekend, the mercury is predicted to rise steadily, pushing the thermostat to a nearly sweltering 93 on Saturday followed by a blistering 96 on Sunday, as reported on the NWS website. Nighttime will offer some cooling, with lows expected to hover around the mid to upper 60s.
Continuing into the new week, Monday promises to bring even more heat, as temperatures are forecasted to peak near 99 under sunny skies. Residents expecting any reprieve will have to contend with overnight lows in the low 70s before facing a scorching high near 101 degrees on Tuesday. The situation remains unchanged into Wednesday with sunny and hot conditions setting the scene for another day where the temperature threatens three digits.
The pattern shifts slightly as we cross into the latter half of the next week. Thursday brings a modest 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the NWS forecast. Although the potential precipitation could offer a brief interruption to the heat, the day is still anticipated to be mostly sunny and hot with a high nearing 98.
