Nashville is waking up to a mostly clear, muggy Thursday, with temperatures hovering near 70°F at Nashville International Airport. The quiet start will not last long. Highs are set to climb into the low 90s, and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are lined up for later today and through the weekend.
Afternoon And Evening Threats
Scattered storms are expected to fire up between midday and early evening, with another, more widespread round building in after 8 p.m. Thursday and continuing overnight. Any thunderstorm could quickly dump torrential rain and kick up gusty winds, causing rapid ponding on neighborhood streets and slowing commutes.
Flood Watch Through Sunday
A Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, through 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Forecasters say soils are already saturated, and up to 3–4 inches of additional rain are possible, which raises the risk of flash flooding on creeks, low-lying roads and in poor-drainage neighborhoods, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville.
Heat And Outdoor Plans
Even with storms in the mix, the heat is not going anywhere. Highs near 92°F are expected today, with heat-index readings pushing into the low 100s, and similarly warm conditions likely again Friday before more rounds of storms move through. If you have outdoor plans, try to get them done in the morning or be ready to head inside when those afternoon storms roll in.
What Officials Recommend
Metro officials are urging residents not to drive through standing water, to move valuables out of basements in flood-prone areas, and to sign up for local alerts through the city’s notification system. For preparedness tips and city updates, see the Metro Nashville Office of Emergency Management.
Keep checking forecasts before heading out and give crews space to work on flooded roads. Updates will continue as warnings change through the weekend.
