Nashville residents can expect a sunny day ahead with temperatures climbing to a comfortable high near 70 degrees. The calm that ensued the early hours of this morning will make way for a northwestern wind around 5 mph by afternoon. And, as night falls, the clarity of the skies will give way, slightly, to partly cloudy conditions with the mercury poised at around 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead at the rest of the week, Thursday's forecast anticipates a blend of sun and clouds, with daytime highs surging to an even warmer 77 degrees. Winds will flow from the south at a mild pace of 5 to 10 mph, with, gusts that could reach the 20 mph mark. Thursday night's sky is predicted to be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to a low around 61, the south wind persisting through the night with similar gusts.
As the weekend approaches, Friday will bring mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing to around 85 degrees. "South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph," the NWS forecasts. The advent of Friday night may also bring with it a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., while the wind continues its steady flow from the south.
The chance of rain will slightly increase through the weekend, with a 30 percent chance of showers reported for both Saturday and Sunday. Despite the potential for precipitation, temperatures will remain high during the day, consistently in the mid-80s, with the lows in the mid-60s. "A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm," the NWS articulates for Sunday, with winds remain steady and strong.
Next week begins with a 40 percent chance of showers on Monday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 76 degrees. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Monday night. On Tuesday, mostly sunny conditions are forecast with a high near 77 degrees and a 30 percent chance of showers.
