Nashville woke to clear skies on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and a definite chill in the air, with temperatures near 48°F at BNA and light northerly breezes. This afternoon stays mostly sunny, with highs around 66–67°F. There is a small late afternoon chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm, but most of the metro should stay dry, with the best odds for any brief rain north of I-40.
Afternoon Shower Chance
A quick pop-up shower or isolated thunderstorm is possible Saturday, May 2, between roughly 4 and 6 p.m., mainly north of I-40. Any rain should be brief and light, with totals generally under a tenth of an inch. North winds stay light, about 0–10 mph, so widespread commute issues are unlikely.
Sunday, May 3, brings patchy morning fog followed by sunshine and a high near 71°F. Monday, May 4, warms into the low 80s with southwest winds of 5–15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph. Forecasters also flag increasing rain and thunderstorm chances Tuesday into Wednesday (May 5–6), with locally heavier totals around 1 to 1.5 inches possible, according to NWS Nashville.
What To Bring
For today, a light jacket in the morning and an umbrella tucked in your car is a sensible plan, especially if you are heading north of I-40 after mid-afternoon. If you have outdoor plans on Monday, secure loose furniture and decorations in case of gusty afternoon winds, and keep an eye on forecasts for any midweek events as rain and storms become more likely.
