Friday, March 6, 2026: Nashville is waking up to a warm start, with clear skies and about 59°F at Nashville International Airport (KBNA) this morning. Temperatures are headed for a high near 84°F this afternoon. South winds are expected to increase to 5-15 mph with gusts up to around 25 mph, so it will feel breezy downtown and on exposed bridges. A few spotty showers or an isolated thunderstorm could pop up late in the day, mainly after 3 p.m.
Afternoon Storm Risk
Showers and thunderstorms have a roughly 30% chance of developing after 3 p.m. Friday, riding in on those gusty south winds. Forecasters note that the main concern actually arrives Saturday, when "some storms could be strong to severe, mainly posing a threat for damaging winds," according to the National Weather Service Nashville. If you have outdoor plans later today, it is worth keeping an eye on radar.
Saturday Soaker And Drought Relief
Saturday, March 7, 2026, brings the highest rain chances, with showers and thunderstorms likely through the day and a high near 76°F. South-southwest winds could gust up to about 25 mph. Local forecasts note that 2-3 inches of rain could fall across much of Middle Tennessee over the next seven days, which should help ease recent drought conditions but also raises the chance for localized heavy downpours. Wet roads and the potential for scattered power outages from strong gusts are reasonable concerns Saturday and Saturday night.
Plan Ahead
Rain gear is a smart move for Saturday, and having an indoor backup for outdoor events will save some headaches. It is also a good night to secure loose patio furniture and trash bins before the wind and rain move in. For background on the warm buildup ahead of the front, see our earlier forecast on Nashville's warmup.
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