Nashville is trading record-chasing heat for a brisk, dry Saturday, with morning clouds giving way to sun and a high near 61. North winds could gust to 25 mph, making this feel more like fall than the 90-degree stretch that just ended.
North Winds Make Saturday Feel Like Fall
The National Weather Service Nashville office expects mostly sunny skies and no rain Saturday, but the wind will stay active from the north at 10 to 15 mph. It is a sharper turn than the setup described in Hoodline's Friday forecast update, when the cold front was still moving through.
Clear skies and lighter winds arrive Saturday night, sending temperatures down to around 40 degrees in Nashville. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 68, but light frost could develop early Sunday morning, chiefly on the Cumberland Plateau and in low-lying areas west of it.
Then The 70s Take Over
Monday starts with sunshine and a high near 71. The warmup continues Tuesday through Thursday, with highs near 74, 78 and 80 degrees, respectively, under mostly clear or sunny skies.
The dry, breezy conditions could increase fire risk, and the weather service is discouraging outdoor burning while noting that restrictions may be in place in some areas. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Nashville area, but the long dry stretch is expected to worsen drought conditions.
