URGENT UPDATE: Nashville residents should prepare for a wet weekend, with overnight showers expected to hit the area, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall is likely to reach around 80 percent probability, with total accumulation estimated at less than a tenth of an inch.
As the rain begins, the conditions will persist into Saturday morning, but forecasts indicate that the precipitation should largely cease by 10 a.m.. Temperatures will peak at approximately 61 degrees before dropping later in the day. A notable wind shift to the west-northwest is predicted, increasing from a light breeze to a stronger 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 20 mph.
Residents are advised to remain cautious as the rain continues through the morning. By Saturday night, skies will begin to clear, leading to a temperature drop to around 33 degrees with a consistent northwest wind. Sunday promises a brighter outlook with sunny spells, and temperatures peaking near 42 degrees. Winds from the northwest will range from 5 to 15 mph and may include stronger gusts.
Looking ahead, Sunday night is expected to be particularly cold, with temperatures plunging to around 23 degrees. However, the start of the new workweek brings a welcome rise in temperatures, with Monday’s high expected to reach a comfortable 50 degrees.
As the week progresses, a warming trend is anticipated, with Tuesday’s forecast suggesting temperatures climbing close to 59 degrees. Residents should also prepare for lively southwest winds, which could reach 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
However, midweek weather may disrupt the calm. On Wednesday, a 30 percent chance of showers is predicted, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies that may linger into the evening. The remainder of the week is expected to feature a mix of partial sunshine and clouds, with ongoing chances for rain showers and daily high temperatures ranging from 40 to 48 degrees.
Stay tuned for updates and prepare for varying conditions as Nashville braces for this weekend’s weather shift.
