Monday, February 23, started crisp and cold in Nashville, with clear skies over the airport, temperatures near 21°F, and a steady northwest breeze already cutting through the early morning. Sunshine will help push highs into the mid 30s this afternoon, but gusty winds will keep things feeling sharper on bridges and open roads than the thermometer might suggest.
Forecast At A Glance
Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 36°F and north-northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts that could reach 25 mph. Tonight, temperatures are set to drop back into the low 20s. The chill does not last long, though. Highs climb into the low 50s on Tuesday and reach the 60s on Wednesday, when rain showers are likely to move in late Wednesday night into Thursday, before drier and mild weather settles in again for the weekend. All of these details come from the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Those northwest winds will be the main story today. Gusts will make the afternoon feel colder than the numbers on your weather app, with blustery bursts strong enough to rattle lightweight patio furniture and turn a quick walk into a brisk march. If you have evening plans, plan to layer up and keep an eye out for any damp spots that could refreeze after sunset.
City Services and Safety
Residents still feeling the effects of earlier winter outages, or anyone who needs a warm place to go during the chill and the midweek rain, can turn to city resources. Metro Nashville's emergency page lists available services and transportation options to warming locations, and the city advises calling 615-401-1712 for assistance. More information is available from the Metro Nashville Office of Emergency Management.
