Nashvillians can expect a gamut of weather changes this week, from overcast skies to the possibility of thunderstorms. The city, which was overcast with a humid 68°F as of the last update, is staring down a forecast that offers light showers and the occasional thunderclap. As the NWS outlook suggests, there is a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain carrying through Thursday.
There will be scattered showers around Middle Tennessee today, but it's not going to be a washout. This pesky cold front will finally come through and bring nominally cooler temperatures. Expect more rain chances this weekend as the next active weather system comes through. pic.twitter.com/gWMfiYP6A3
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) November 7, 2024
In its divination of the weather to come, the NWS reported patchy fog overnight that should give way to clearer conditions by 8 am Thursday, before the return of possible showers and thunderstorms. The residents, armed with umbrellas and raincoats, might only see new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, yet as ever, larger quantities could be ushered in by the storms. Transitioning to Thursday night, the foretold low of around 58°F and persistent clouds will give locals a hint of respite from the rain.
On Friday, the expectation is to witness a shift toward mostly cloudy skies before the sun assumes dominion once again, with temperatures soaring back to a more comfortable high near 73°F. The narrative changes little for Friday night, which is slated to be partly cloudy with a low of around 51°F. However, as Saturday dawns, it ushers in a reprise of the 20 to 50 percent chance of showers post-noon, followed by a predominantly cloudy yet warm high near 73°F.
For those looking to enjoy outdoor plans on Saturday night, a reevaluation might be in order. Showers and a possible thunderstorm after 9 p.m. loom formidable with an expected 90% chance of precipitation. Winds could accelerate, with gusts climbing as high as 20 mph. The overture to Sunday resonates with a similar timbre, featuring showers and potential thunderstorms, complete with blustering south-southwest winds. The apex of precipitation probability peaks at 90%, promising a soaked somber end to the weekend, as per the National Weather Service.
As Veterans Day approaches, the tempestuous weather seems to abate, making way for mostly sunny skies and a high near 70°F, a subtle homage to the calm that follows a storm. The NWS forecasts suggest a return to sunny conditions by Tuesday, with daytime temperatures consistently grazing the low 70s. But this reprieve from the rains could be fleeting, as chances of showers re-emerge by midweek, albeit with a still generous share of sunshine.
