Residents in Nashville should keep their umbrellas close and raincoats ready, as a week filled with potential showers and thunderstorms looms ahead. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts an overcast day, with temperatures around 72°F and a humidity level of 57%. As of the latest update at 4:53 a.m. CDT, wind speeds are coming from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph. Despite the weather conditions, visibility remains at 10 miles.
According to the detailed forecast, Monday could see heavy precipitation with an 80 percent chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m., followed by more potential showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. New rainfall amounts are expected to range between a quarter and half of an inch. Monday night might offer a brief respite, as the sky is predicted to be mostly cloudy, with a low around 58 and west winds calming down in the evening.
The weather patterns are slated to offer a mix of sun and clouds on Tuesday, with a high near 80 degrees and a calm wind turning east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Partly cloudy conditions with a low around 59 are on the horizon for Tuesday night. The forecast for Wednesday includes a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm under mostly sunny skies, with highs edging up to a toasty 83 degrees.
As the week progresses, the likelihood of wet weather increases. Thursday is set to usher in a 70 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm against a backdrop of partly sunny skies and a high near 82. Nighttime doesn't promise much improvement, with a 50 percent chance of continued showers and thunderstorms, and a low settling around 65. A similar pattern is expected on Friday, with an 80 percent chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm during the day, maintaining the trend into Friday night where the chance of precipitation stands at 70%.
Looking toward the weekend, Nashville residents might see some breaks in the downpour with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, partly sunny conditions, and a high near 78. Saturday night could give way to partly cloudy skies and a low around 56. Wrapping up the week on Sunday, there's a slight, 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 82, allowing for some outdoor activities before the cycle may begin anew.
