Mostly clear skies and a cool 50°F greet Nashville early Wednesday, March 25, with a south-southeast breeze already starting to pick up at the airport. Temperatures climb quickly through the day, with highs headed for the upper 70s, around 77°F, and southerly gusts near 20 mph that could make downtown and bridge commutes feel a bit blustery. A light layer will come in handy early, but by afternoon it will feel like a different season.
Warmup Peaks Thursday
Thursday, March 26, is set to be the toastiest day of the stretch, with highs near 86°F and southwest winds running 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. That combo could push some daily records. A cold front slips in Friday morning, March 27, with rain showers likely after 7 a.m. and about a 70% chance of precipitation. Most spots should only see light totals, under 0.2 inch, and the best odds for rain line up north of I-40. These trends and the record threat were highlighted by the National Weather Service in Nashville.
Friday Cooldown And Weekend Outlook
Once the front clears, temperatures drop off. Expect a Friday night low near 37°F, with northerly winds staying on the breezy side into Saturday. High pressure builds back in for the weekend. Saturday, March 28, looks cooler and fresher with a high near 62°F, and Sunday rebounds into the low 70s as skies turn sunnier. Early next week brings another warm push, with highs returning to the upper 70s to low 80s by Monday and Tuesday.
Plan Ahead
If you have outdoor plans Thursday, it is a good idea to secure loose patio furniture, trash bins, and shade sails before the gusty afternoon sets in. For more background on the warm pattern and earlier March forecasts, check out our balmy week & blustery breezes coverage.
