Nashville is waking Friday under cloudy, muggy skies, with temperatures around 75 degrees and humidity above 80%. Patchy fog could linger until 9 a.m. before mostly sunny skies take over, sending temperatures to about 91 degrees and the heat index close to 99.
Sunshine Arrives After Morning Fog
Once the fog lifts, Friday should stay largely dry, with only a 7% chance of rain. North-northwest winds will remain light at 0 to 5 mph, offering little relief from the afternoon heat but keeping conditions fairly calm for outdoor plans.
Drier Weekend Brings Cooler Nights
Saturday starts with another round of patchy fog before 7 a.m., then turns sunny with a high near 92 and heat index values up to 98. Saturday night should be mostly clear with a low around 68, followed by a sunny Sunday near 90 degrees and a noticeably cooler overnight low around 65, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Storm Chances Return Next Week
Monday stays mostly sunny with a high near 89, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 1 p.m. Rain chances increase to 30% Monday night and Tuesday, with Tuesday night reaching 40%; Wednesday and Thursday bring additional storm chances while highs remain in the upper 80s to low 90s.
No watches, warnings, or advisories are listed for the Nashville forecast area. With the heat index approaching 100 on Friday and Saturday, residents should drink plenty of water, take breaks from direct sun, and avoid leaving children or pets in parked vehicles.
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