Nashville is bracing for a bout of weather fluctuations. Residents should expect showers and thunderstorms later today, particularly after 2pm, amidst an otherwise mostly sunny sky. High temperatures may reach near 94 degrees, with heat index values coming in as high as 99. The prediction doesn't come without its own set of consequences, as calm winds from the west-northwest will draw in at about 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is significant at 70%, and should these conditions manifest, some areas could experience new rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible where thunderstorms occur, according to a detailed forecast from the National Weather Service.
The evening forecast brings a reduced yet persistent chance of showers and thunderstorms before the stroke of 3 a.m., followed by a possible light resurgence after 5 a.m. Venturing into the night, the sky will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees. The southwest wind is expected to be gentle around 5 mph before calming, and pre-midnight patchy fog should be noted, which will again appear after 1 a.m. A particular concern is for those whose visibility may be affected by the fog; the chance of precipitation tonight stands at 40%.
Looking ahead to Sunday, Nashvillians can anticipate a 70% chance of rain, with possible thunderstorms prior to noon, and then again there is an increased likelihood of showers coupled with a possible thunderstorm between noon and 3 p.m. Post 3 p.m., the chance of rain and thunderstorms continues. The weather will likely stay mostly cloudy with a high of about 85 degrees, revealing a slight dip in temperatures—an onset that brings calm winds making a shift to the north-northwest at around 5 mph in the afternoon. National Weather Service reports suggest that new rainfall could reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the caveat of potentially higher amounts certain in thunderstorms.
Come Sunday night, the chance for showers and thunderstorms will drop to 10% before 7pm. A veil of partly cloudy skies is to draw close around a low of 66 degrees, accompanied by the calming touch of a north wind around 5 mph at night. As Labor Day approaches, the forecast reveals an optimistic turn with sunny skies and a high of nearly 89 degrees. Northeast winds could amplify the comfort of the day blowing at a gentle 5 to 10 mph. Already, the community is looking forward to a Monday night of minor cloud cover and agreeable lows getting in, somewhere around 65 degrees.
