Nashville woke up on the crisp side of spring this Friday, with clear skies, light winds and temperatures parked in the mid 40s. Readings will rebound into the upper 60s to near 70 this afternoon, but the city hangs onto a cooler pattern through the weekend. Most spots stay dry, with only a stray light shower possible mainly in southern Middle Tennessee late Friday night. If your calendar is full of park time, patio hangs or errand runs, today and Sunday are the prime picks.
According to NWS Nashville, lows tonight will slip into the upper 40s with a high near 70 on Friday and northwest winds around 0 to 10 mph. The office keeps only a low rain chance in play for southern Middle Tennessee late Friday into Saturday, and there are no watches or warnings posted for the metro. Forecasters also point to a return of shower and thunderstorm chances by Tuesday into Wednesday of next week.
Today's Forecast
Friday, May 1, 2026: Partly sunny with a high near 70 and northwest winds 0 to 10 mph. Late afternoon breezes may pick up on exposed bridges and downtown corridors. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 49 and north winds 5 to 10 mph.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday, May 2: Mostly sunny with a high near 66 and north-northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, followed by a cool night with a low near 42. Sunday, May 3 will be sunnier and a touch warmer, with highs near 71 and light west winds. A quick cool front Saturday morning brings the cooler Saturday readings, but the weekend overall stays pleasant for outdoor plans.
Next Week
Monday, May 4 will warm back toward the low 80s with south-southwest winds 5 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph, so it is a good day to secure loose outdoor items. Tuesday, May 5 brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms (near 40% during the day) with higher odds Tuesday night into Wednesday, May 6, when rain and storms become more likely. If you have midweek events on the books, keep an eye on the details as timing and coverage could change, and check in with NWS Nashville for the latest updates.
Commuter Notes
Today’s commute should be routine with light winds, but Monday’s gusts and the midweek storms could affect afternoon travel and outdoor work. If you are setting up anything outside next week, it may be worth penciling in a backup date and checking conditions before you head out.
