Nashville is starting Wednesday with partly cloudy skies, calm winds and temperatures near 68 degrees, but the quiet morning will give way to a hotter afternoon. The city is expected to reach about 94 degrees, with a few showers or thunderstorms possible between 3 and 5 p.m. Any storm could bring a quick burst of gusty wind, so outdoor plans may need a little flexibility.
Afternoon Heat Peaks Before Storm Window
Temperatures should climb through the 80s by late morning and reach the low to mid-90s during the afternoon, with west-southwest winds around 5 mph. According to the National Weather Service, shower and thunderstorm chances return late Wednesday morning into the afternoon, with the greatest concern south of Interstate 40 and east of Interstate 65.
The odds of rain remain limited Wednesday, at about 20%, and most of Nashville may stay dry. Still, the weather service says a low chance of a stronger storm remains, with gusty winds and locally heavy rain possible in the most developed cells.
Thursday Brings A Better Chance Of Rain
Thursday will remain mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93 degrees and heat index values as high as 101. A few showers could appear during the morning, followed by a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day.
Thursday night should be quieter, turning partly cloudy with a low near 69. The supplied forecast lists no watches, warnings or advisories for the Nashville area.
Sunny Stretch Returns For The Weekend
Friday looks sunny with a high near 91, followed by another sunny day Saturday near 93 and a warmer Sunday near 95. The heat builds again Monday and Tuesday, when highs are forecast near 96 and 97, with mostly sunny skies and only a slight chance of storms Tuesday afternoon.
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