Tennessee – A warm, hazy sky hangs over Middle Tennessee this morning as wet pavement, thick clouds, and a faint southwest breeze set a moody tone for the first major push of Thanksgiving travel. Cars move cautiously near I-24 and Briley Parkway, and residents should expect variable visibility, scattered delays, and changing conditions through the afternoon. Keeping devices charged, leaving early, and watching radar updates will help anyone heading out today.
According to the National Weather Service Nashville office, showers build through the late morning as a humid air mass deepens across Davidson, Rutherford, and Sumner counties. Thunder becomes possible by early afternoon, especially east of downtown and along I-40 where lift strengthens. Light street flooding may form in low areas with leaf-clogged drains. Travel will slow at times as pavement turns slick and winds shift.
According to meteorologists, heavier pockets arrive later today as a stronger band sweeps eastward. Thunderstorms remain scattered but may pulse briefly with gusty winds. After all, November often brings quick swings, and today fits that pattern. Patchy fog may also form late, especially in valleys along the Cumberland, reducing visibility during returning traffic.
According to NWS guidance, rain lingers into Friday with another round of showers as temperatures hover in the 60s. Saturday brings a partial break, though clouds persist and spotty showers still skirt the city. Sunday trends drier and warmer, ideal for early decorating or final leaf cleanup. Models hint at an “early winter tease” by Tuesday as cooler, drier air slips south. No snow chance appears for Nashville, but the atmosphere shows a seasonal shift that travelers should watch closely.
With Thanksgiving one week away, travel volume grows quickly, and the region enters a classic late-fall pattern with bursts of rain and brief clearing.
Five-Day Forecast for Nashville, TN:
Sat: 73/60 – Showers possible; gusty at times.
Sun: 71/47 – Partly sunny; light breeze.
Mon: 80/51 – Scattered showers; warm for November.
Tue: 85/52 – Mostly cloudy; early winter tease north of TN.
Wed: 74/49 – Mostly clear; smooth Thanksgiving travel.
