Nashville residents are preparing for a shift in weather, with the National Weather Service reporting an upcoming pattern of showers and thunderstorms starting Thursday. The latest forecast indicates an increase in cloud coverage today and a high near 91 degrees, with calm winds becoming east-southeast in the morning.
As detailed by the NWS update from this morning, conditions are set to change significantly overnight. Mostly cloudy skies will lead into Thursday where, developing after 4 pm, showers and thunderstorms are expected with a high near 78 degrees. Gusting east winds could reach as high as 30 mph, and the chance of precipitation is placed at 90%. Between a quarter and half of an inch of rain is possible.
The wet weather continues into the weekend. Showers and possible thunderstorms carry on through Thursday night with a thoroughgoing 100% chance of rainfall. The persistent pattern brings rainfall amounts that could impact rivers and streams, leading to disrupted weekend plans and necessary precautions for outdoor events.
Friday's forecast isn't looking to offer any reprieve, with chances of showers and thunderstorms fixed at 80%. The high for the day stays near 79 degrees, accompanied by southeast winds around 15 mph, and gusts may reach as high as 25 mph. The evening foretells showers and thunderstorms before 1 am, followed by a possibility of more through the night.
Looking ahead, Saturday brings more chances of showers and thunderstorms, with showers likely post-1 pm and a 60% chance of precipitation. The high for the day is expected to be near 79 degrees. Such repetitive promises of rain signify that anyone with outdoor plans should stay tuned to ongoing weather updates and remain flexible with their scheduling.
Sunday offers partly sunny skies with a slight decline in shower and storm probabilities to 40%, mainly after 1 pm, and a high near 81 degrees. Tapering off slightly, Sunday night and Monday present a reduced chance of showers and storms. Nashville heads into a new week with a continued chance of rain, though it decreases each day, leading up to a sunny Tuesday with only a 20% chance of storms and a high near 86.
