Nashville, Tennessee – Middle Tennessee has one more day of relief before summer heat makes a strong comeback. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday, keeping afternoon temperatures mostly in the upper 70s to upper 80s before much hotter weather returns beginning Sunday and intensifies into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances increase Saturday with probabilities ranging from 30% to 80% across Middle Tennessee. Storms will gradually move out Sunday morning, allowing temperatures to rebound into the low 80s to low 90s before climbing even higher Monday and Tuesday.
Cities including Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville, and Franklin should prepare for a noticeable warming trend after the weekend. High temperatures are forecast to reach 85 to 97 degrees Monday and 86 to 99 degrees Tuesday, with only isolated afternoon storm chances returning. Increasing humidity will make outdoor conditions feel even hotter during the afternoon.
Motorists should be prepared for brief heavy rain, lightning, and reduced visibility Saturday, especially during the afternoon and evening. Residents planning outdoor activities should monitor changing weather conditions, seek shelter when thunderstorms approach, and remain hydrated as the hotter pattern develops early next week.
The unsettled weather will taper off by Sunday, but the return of prolonged heat will become the primary concern through much of next week. Additional heat-related statements or advisories may be issued if temperatures and humidity continue to increase.
Five-Day Forecast for Middle Tennessee
- Saturday: High 79–88°, low 66–72°. 30–80% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Sunday: High 82–93°, low 67–73°. 10–70% chance of morning showers and storms.
- Monday: High 85–97°, low 70–77°. 0–10% chance of rain.
- Tuesday: High 86–99°, low 69–75°. 10–30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: High 84–95°, low 66–72°. 10% chance of rain
