Nashville greeted Sunday under a low gray ceiling, with light rain, fog, and mid-40s temperatures at Nashville International Airport. Showers are coming through steadily at times and will keep streets damp through the midday commute, with pockets of heavier downpours and some puddling in low-lying spots before the rain finally eases later this afternoon.
When The Rain Will Ease
The steadiest rain is expected to hang around through mid-afternoon, with forecasters pointing to showers tapering by about 4 p.m. and rainfall totals of roughly 1 to 2 inches possible across the metro. The National Weather Service notes that while some localized ponding is possible, "no major flooding issues expected" for most spots. For up-to-the-minute point forecasts and timing, check the National Weather Service.
Commute And Local Impacts
The soggiest stretch hit from late Saturday into early Sunday, so anyone heading out in the morning should budget extra time and be ready for slick ramps and standing water on side streets. An earlier update that Nashville would brace for a soggy, springlike weekend pegged this as the window for the heaviest and most widespread showers, so shifting outdoor plans indoors or earlier in the day is still the safer bet. Transit riders may want to watch for localized delays, and drivers should treat any flooded roadway as off-limits: turn around, do not drown.
Warm Week Ahead
Once this system pulls away, temperatures start to climb. Monday, which is Washington's Birthday, is expected to reach the mid-60s, with highs building into the upper 60s and low 70s by midweek and nearing the upper 70s by Thursday. A few light showers are possible from late Thursday into Friday, but the rest of the workweek is looking mostly dry. If you have outdoor plans later in the week, keep an eye on updated forecasts since conditions can shift as new systems approach.
