It is Juneteenth in Nashville and the city is waking up to clear skies and a cool start near 68°F. A mostly sunny day is on tap with a high around 86°F and a light north wind near 5 mph, setting the stage for comfortable parades and outdoor gatherings through the afternoon. Enjoy the dry window while it lasts, because wetter weather moves in later this weekend.
Afternoon Conditions
Sunshine should dominate through the afternoon, with humidity noticeably lower than earlier this week and temperatures topping out near 86°F. A light north breeze will help keep most neighborhoods comfortable for outdoor activities, ceremonies and evening programs.
Storms Return Sunday Into Monday
Thunderstorms are likely to return Sunday, June 21, as highs climb into the low 90s and scattered showers develop by late morning into the afternoon. The steadiest and most widespread rain is expected Sunday night and into Monday, June 22, with south winds gusting as high as 25–30 mph at times. Forecasters at the National Weather Service Nashville place much of Middle Tennessee in a low-end severe risk (1 of 5) for late Sunday into Monday, meaning a few storms could produce damaging wind.
What To Know For Events
Today’s Juneteenth events should be largely dry and pleasant, but organizers and attendees will want a wet-weather backup plan for Sunday and Monday. Secure tents, shade structures and loose gear ahead of the weekend, and be ready to pause outdoor programming if lightning or strong winds develop. For local scheduling details and contingency planning notes, see this cool start, sizzling finish forecast.
Sources
Forecast details from the National Weather Service Nashville, including the morning area forecast discussion. Background on local event timing and planning came from the earlier cool start, sizzling finish forecast.
