Nashville residents can expect a mix of thunderstorms and sunny skies over the coming week, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville. The overnight forecast predicts a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 66. South southwest winds will persist around 5 mph.
Today brings a heightened 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the noon to 5 pm window, despite the day starting off mostly sunny with a high near 88. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible, reported by the National Weather Service. South winds will switch to west northwest in the afternoon at a 5 to 10 mph pace.
Moving into tonight, the sky will clear up, with forecasts calling for a mostly clear sky and a low around 67. The north northwest wind will maintain a gentle speed around 5 mph before calming down.
Tomorrow's forecast includes a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm with sunny conditions during the day. Temperatures could spike near 96, but with heat index values potentially reaching as high as 100. The southwest wind will blow at 5 to 10 mph, and could gust as high as 20 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers tomorrow night, turning likely with a possible thunderstorm after 11 pm. "Chance of precipitation is 70%," as per the NWS latest updates.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday will have a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 pm. The forecast anticipates mostly cloudy skies with a high near 75, and a north wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph. By Saturday night, the sky should part to partly cloudy with a low around 53.
Clear conditions are slated to return on Sunday with a bright forecast predicting sunshine and a high near 80. The pattern of clear nights will continue with a low around 51. The upcoming week appears to promise a series of sunny days and clear evenings, with temperatures gradually climbing back up to the mid to high 80s.
