The weather in Nashville is swinging between clouds and sunshine this week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. As of the early hours of March 24th, the city saw overcast skies with temperatures sitting at a cool 52°F. Humidity measured at 69% with a gentle northern breeze blowing at 6 mph, inducing a slight wind chill.
Now, the outlook for today predicts mostly sunny conditions with a high nearing 68 degrees. The wind, initially light and variable, is expected to pick up momentum from the west-northwest between 5 to 10 mph in the morning, with possible gusts up to 20 mph. Carrying into the night, skies will mostly cloud over as the mercury dips to around 48 degrees, with the northwest wind easing off, then changing direction to southeast post-midnight.
Looking ahead, Tuesday's forecast suggests a cloudy start that'll gradually yield to the sun with temperatures climbing to a more balmy 72°F. The winds will shift too, moving south-southwest from 5 to 15 mph before turning northwest in the afternoon, potentially reaching gusts of 25 mph. The pattern of partly cloudy nights continues with the temperature dropping to about 46 degrees, alongside a mild northwest breeze.
Come Wednesday, Nashville awaits a clear and sunny day, peaking at 67 degrees. The wind will maintain its west-northwest course, blowing at a tranquil pace of 5 to 10 mph. As the evening rolls in, the night remains mostly clear with a low circling at 40 degrees, while the north-northwest wind settles down to a calm state. Thursday promises more sun, with temperatures expected to hit 69 and a light south southeast wind picking up in the afternoon.
The weather pattern shifts again at the end of the week. By Friday, the city will likely bask in mostly sunny skies and a higher high near 78 degrees, with a south wind ranging from 5 to 10 mph, and gusts that could reach 20 mph. Friday's nighttime ambiance grows predominantly cloudy with a low of about 59. Then Saturday introduces a slight chance of showers, and a mostly cloudy sky, while thermometers are pinned near 76.
Into the weekend, Saturday night's chances of showers and thunderstorms ramp up to 50 percent—clouds persist, and temps hover around 62 overnight. Sunday rounds out the forecast, with showers and a possible thunderstorm likely; it's mostly cloudy and warm, standing at a consistent 78-degree high, reflecting a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
