Nashville wakes up to clear skies and a crisp 57°F on Sunday, May 10, with early sunshine set to send afternoon highs into the mid-80s. The day itself looks light and pleasant, a textbook spring Sunday, but clouds are expected to build late as a front moves in. That system is poised to bring showers and a round of nighttime thunderstorms after midnight into Monday morning, which means some late-night or outdoor evening plans could get washed out. Most of the storms are expected to stay below severe criteria.
Fog Possible South of I-40
Patches of fog could develop late tonight and linger into the Monday morning commute, especially south of I-40, where calm winds and high humidity may team up to trim visibility. Drivers heading out before sunrise should be ready for quick drops in visibility and slower traffic in low-lying spots, according to the National Weather Service.
Warm Sunday, Then Overnight Showers
Under mostly sunny skies, temperatures are expected to top out near 85°F on Sunday, with a light west-northwest breeze taking the edge off the warmth. The National Weather Service notes that “showers and thunderstorms [are] likely after midnight,” with about a 60% chance of rain overnight into Monday. New rainfall totals should generally stay under a tenth of an inch, so most neighborhoods are in line for brief, light rain rather than an all-night soaker. Forecasters say storms will likely be elevated and remain below severe thresholds, so strong winds and large hail are not expected.
Monday And The Week Ahead
Rain chances should ease through Monday morning, allowing clouds to break and highs to settle back into the mid-70s on Monday, May 11. Looking ahead, the U.S. Drought Monitor still shows some lingering dryness across parts of Middle Tennessee, so this modest round of rain will not make up for recent shortfalls. If your plans or plants depend on the weather, it is worth keeping an eye on radar and updated rainfall totals as the week unfolds.
