Nashville woke up under a blanket of fog and a biting north breeze on Wednesday, with visibility dropping in spots and temperatures stuck in the mid-30s. Drivers east of I-65 are running into the thickest trouble, with slow-moving pockets of dense fog during the early commute, while most of the rest of the city stays mostly cloudy with an afternoon high near 38°F. North winds will run about 5 to 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph later today, and readings are expected to slide into the low 20s Wednesday night. If you are heading out this morning, build in extra travel time and plan for a much colder finish to the day.
Fog And The Morning Commute
The National Weather Service in Nashville is flagging the worst visibility issues east of I-65 and urges drivers to take it slow. Patchy fog may knock visibility down to a mile or less in some spots, which can easily bog down surface streets and secondary roads. Keep headlights on low beam, avoid sudden lane changes, and leave more room to stop. For the latest advisory details, see the National Weather Service in Nashville.
Flights And Road Travel
Operations at Nashville International Airport could feel the effects of reduced visibility this morning as well. Anyone catching a flight should confirm departure times with their airline before leaving home and allow extra time for curbside drop-offs and pick-ups, since traffic can stack up quickly when conditions slow down. For real-time airport updates and curbside guidance, see Fly Nashville.
Afternoon Chill And A Cold Night
Wednesday afternoon will stay on the chilly side, with highs only reaching the upper 30s, north winds around 5 to 10 mph, and gusts that could top out near 20 mph. A colder punch arrives overnight, when lows are expected to dip to around 20°F. The National Weather Service forecast also points to a quick warm-up later in the week, with highs near 55°F on Friday and climbing into the 60s by early next week, although gusty west winds are possible on Friday. For now, bundle up for tonight and keep the outdoor plans focused on the milder days ahead.
Bottom line: ease off the gas through foggy stretches, give yourself extra time if you are heading to the airport, and grab a warm layer for the evening. This forecast will be updated if advisories are issued or conditions change.
