Nashville residents may want to enjoy the sunshine today while it lasts, as the National Weather Service has forecasted a change in weather patterns starting tonight. According to the NWS Nashville, today's skies will be sunny with a high near 63 degrees, but by evening, the chance for showers begins to increase. Tonight introduces a 20 percent chance of rain between 2am and 5am, with the low expected to hover around 48 degrees.
The outlook for the week suggests that residents should keep their umbrellas at the ready. Tuesday will bring a 50 percent chance of showers, potentially escalating to thunderstorms in the afternoon. The South wind will suddenly pick up speed, adding gusts as high as 25 mph to the mix. As nighttime falls, the likelihood of precipitation ramps up to 80 percent, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm predicted before 10pm, then showers likely continuing onwards.
Moving into Wednesday, things won't dry up, as the forecast indicates mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 76 degrees. The pattern of showers and thunderstorms seems to hold steady throughout the week, with a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight on Wednesday and a 50 percent chance of the same on Thursday.
Friday doesn't look to break the trend, with a 70 percent chance of showers tagged on by the NWS's detailed forecast. The damp conditions are expected to persist through Saturday, though the possibility of rain will decrease slightly to around 30 percent. And for those planning their Sunday outings, keep in mind that there remains a 20 percent chance of still seeing some precipitation under partly sunny skies with a high expected near 63.
Nashville's consistently unpredictable autumn weather continues to challenge residents with its mix of sunny days, spontaneously followed by bouts of rainfall. So while today might offer clear skies and a respite from the wetness, the rest of the week seems to have different plans. It would seem wise to dress accordingly and keep an eye on the skies—and maybe the weather app too.
