Nashville is waking up to a sticky, mostly cloudy Sunday with temperatures hovering near 70F, and the atmosphere is loaded for storms. Showers and thunderstorms are expected on and off through the afternoon, likely picking up again this evening. The high should reach around 81F, and any slow-moving cell could dump enough rain to cause quick ponding on streets and localized flooding in the usual low spots.
Today Through Next Week
Storm chances are highest before 3 p.m., with a lingering chance between 3 and 4 p.m., followed by yet more thunderstorms into the evening. Winds out of the south-southwest will stay light, around 5 mph. Some storms will feature brief but intense downpours, with new rainfall totals of roughly a quarter to a half inch possible in the stronger cells.
Showers should wind down after about 7 p.m., with patchy fog forming later tonight as temperatures drop to around 65F. Looking beyond today, total rainfall of 24 inches is possible through next week, with a medium chance that some neighborhoods see even higher amounts that could trigger localized flooding. The overall risk for severe weather remains low, but a few storms may still kick out isolated gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Memorial Day And Commute
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), looks mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms likely between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a high near 79F. Backyard barbecues, outdoor ceremonies, and parades could all get interrupted by passing storms. Drivers should bank on slower traffic and brief ponding where heavier downpours hit busy roadways. For a deeper look at how the wet holiday commute could shape up, check out our earlier piece on the rainy Memorial Day commute.
Plan Ahead
Umbrellas and rain jackets should be part of the daily kit for at least the next few days. Give yourself extra time for afternoon and evening drives, and keep a weather app close so you can track radar and any local alerts. Avoid driving through standing water; turn around, don’t drown; and be ready to move outdoor plans inside when storms approach. We’ll update this outlook if watches or warnings are issued or if forecast rainfall totals change significantly.
