The NWS in Nashville has issued a weather update for the area. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast indicates sunny skies and a high near 94 degrees after patchy morning fog. The calm wind will shift west at about five mph in the afternoon. With the humidity at a sticky 84%, the morning dewpoint sat at a muggy 63°F. The general fair conditions and visibility are clear at 10 miles, according to the NWS's latest update from early this morning.
As we head into tonight, the skies are predicted to stay mostly clear with a low of around 70, and the western wind will slow to become calm. Saturday's temperatures are set to climb again near 94, with heat index values potentially rising to hit as high as 98. The serene pattern is disrupted only by the gentle west wind picking up slightly in the afternoon.
Looking forward to the rest of the weekend, Sunday maintains the streak of mostly sunny weather with a high near 93 and the wind remaining light and westerly. The night expects partly cloudy conditions with lows hovering around 70. The weather outlook begins to shift by Monday, as there's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. amidst still mostly sunny skies and a high near 92.
Increasing clouds on Monday night bring a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., and the low temperature should hold steady around 70. The odds for precipitation continue to rise on Tuesday, with a 40 percent chance of storms, particularly in the afternoon, while temperatures slightly cool to a high near 88. Beyond, the week's forecast suggests a variably cloudy pattern with occasional chances for showers and maintained warmth.
