Nashville residents can expect a mixed bag of weather over the next few days, with sunshine today giving way to possible showers and thunderstorms as the weekend progresses. The forecast for today predicts sunny skies, with a high near 75, and calm winds eventually shifting from the north, according to the National Weather Service. By tonight, clouds are expected to increase, with temperatures dipping to around 56. There's a slight 20% chance of showers, primarily before and just after the stroke of midnight.
As Saturday morning approaches, people planning outdoor activities should be prepared for potential disruptions. The NWS warns of a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms between the early morning and the late afternoon. Despite the likely rain, temperatures will still reach a comfortable high near 71 degrees with calm winds expected to pick up slightly from the east.
Going into Saturday night, the likelihood of rain doesn't let up, with continued chances of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 4 am. The forecast suggests mostly cloudy skies, hovering at a low around 61 degrees, as the wind maintains an east-northeast direction before easing into the night.
Sunday's weather continues the trend with a high certainty of rain; there's an 80% probability of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with highs expected to be near 71 degrees. The NWS indicates the same chance of rain lasting into the evening with mostly cloudy skies. Looking forward to Memorial Day, similar conditions are anticipated with showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 pm and highs around 73 degrees.
For those banking on drier conditions, the forecast for the middle of next week offers only slight reprieves. By Wednesday, there's just a 20 percent chance of showers with partly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
