Nashville woke up Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to mostly cloudy skies, mild air near 64°F (18°C), and a stiff south-southwest breeze. An overnight band of showers has mostly fizzled, but a few brief showers and rumbles of thunder are still in play for the morning commute. Drivers can expect some wet patches on bridges and in low spots, so it is worth padding the schedule with a few extra minutes.
Morning Showers And Gusty Winds
There remains a low-end chance of showers and a few thunderstorms before mid-morning, with the best odds during the morning rush. Afternoon highs should still climb to around 74°F. As the day wears on, winds will swing around to the west-northwest near 10 mph, with gusts up to about 20 mph, strong enough to send unsecured patio chairs scooting across the deck and make that bike ride a bit of a grind.
The National Weather Service says the severe threat has largely backed off and that most of the heavier storms have already moved through. For the latest office forecast and any updated statements, check the National Weather Service.
Cooler, Drier Through The Weekend
Temperatures take a step down on Thursday into the upper 60s and stay on the cooler side through the weekend, with daytime highs mostly in the 60s and overnight lows dropping into the 40s. Once this morning’s rain exits, the pattern flips back to drier than normal through much of next week, aside from some spotty, low-end rain chances late Friday and beyond.
We broke down the stormier setup ahead of this front yesterday; for that earlier coverage see our look at the heavier setup.
What To Know For Your Commute
Plan on giving yourself extra time Wednesday morning and watch for standing water, especially on bridges and low-lying streets. If the winds kick up, secure loose outdoor items before they go tumbling into the neighbor’s yard. If any warnings are issued, head indoors and stay away from windows. Otherwise, starting Thursday you are looking at a cooler, mostly pleasant stretch that should cooperate nicely with outdoor plans, yard work, and anything else you want to tackle outside.
