Nashville residents are being warned to bundle up as a cold snap hits the area. The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Middle Tennessee, cautioning against the very cold temperatures expected to drop as low as 2 degrees above zero. The advisory is in place from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday, according to a weather update from NWS Nashville.
During this time, Middle Tennesseans should take steps to prevent hypothermia, which can occur after prolonged exposure to frigid conditions. The areas impacted include Houston, Humphreys, Dickson, Cheatham, Davidson, and other surrounding counties. The advisory specifically states that very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. The affected regions, stretching across all of Middle Tennessee, are advised to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat and gloves.
The current weather conditions in Nashville indicate partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 16 degrees Fahrenheit, a dew point of 5 degrees, and light winds from the south at 3 mph. Visibility remains at 10 miles despite the cold, as per the latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Nashville. A gradual transition to sunny skies is expected today, with a high near 25 degrees and a low of approximately 6 degrees tonight.
The rest of the week offers a slight respite from the extreme cold, with tomorrow's forecast predicting sunny skies and a daytime high near 34 degrees. However, temperatures tomorrow night are forecasted to fall back to around 19 degrees. The NWS forecast detail also notes the continuation of mostly clear conditions and a steady climb in temperature reaching near 50 degrees by Saturday.
Looking ahead, Nashville inhabitants may need to prepare for unsettled weather over the weekend, with the NWS including a chance of showers beginning Saturday night at 30 percent, increasing to 60 percent likelihood of showers on Sunday night. The precarious mix of rain and cold makes it imperative for locals to stay attuned to weather forecasts and take necessary precautions for both the cold and incoming precipitation.
