Nashville is starting Monday with clear skies, but the calm morning will give way to upper-90s heat and oppressive humidity. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 7 p.m., with the heat index expected to reach as high as 113 degrees.
The National Weather Service expects temperatures to climb through the morning before easing slightly later in the day. Outdoor plans will be most uncomfortable from late morning through the afternoon, when sunshine and humidity combine for dangerous conditions.
Storm Chances Arrive This Afternoon
Nashville has a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between roughly 1 and 3 p.m., with an overall rain chance near 20%. Stronger storms are more likely east and south of the city, where isolated cells could produce strong or damaging wind gusts.
Winds will generally run 5 to 10 mph from the west, with gusts up to 20 mph before shifting northwest behind a weak front. Monday night should turn partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 72 degrees.
Tuesday Brings A Brief Cooldown
Tuesday will be sunny and noticeably less humid, though still warm, with a high near 93 degrees. Overnight temperatures should dip to about 69 degrees before the heat rebounds Wednesday, when the forecast calls for a sunny high near 99.
Storm chances increase later in the week, especially Thursday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely at times and the daytime rain chance reaches 60%. Highs should settle back into the low 90s from Thursday through Sunday, with more widespread rain chances possible before the weekend turns mostly sunny.
Heat Safety Remains The Main Story
The city’s Office of Homeless Services coordinates heat patrols, water distribution and cooling support during extreme heat. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, take breaks in air conditioning or shade, and check on relatives, neighbors and anyone especially vulnerable to heat.
Try to schedule strenuous outdoor work for early morning or evening, and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Anyone showing signs of heat stroke should be moved to a cool place and treated as a medical emergency by calling 911.
