Nashville, Tenn. – Thunderstorms will hammer Tennessee roads this week, with drivers on I-40 and I-65 facing delays and dangerous travel through Thursday. Heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning could create hazardous conditions during peak commuting hours in Nashville and surrounding counties.
According to the National Weather Service, storm chances increase Tuesday afternoon and remain elevated through Thursday night. Rainfall totals may exceed an inch in some locations, with locally heavier amounts during severe cells. Gusts up to 20 mph are possible Wednesday, adding risk for high-profile vehicles on interstates and rural highways.
Travelers in Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford counties should prepare for slower drive times and possible standing water on busy corridors. Officials urge motorists to avoid flooded intersections and allow extra time for Thursday morning commutes. Outdoor plans, school activities, and after-work events could face cancellations or delays as storm bands linger.
The unsettled pattern eases Friday, when skies clear and highs return near 82 degrees. Dry weather holds into the weekend, with cooler mornings in the 50s signaling the first true taste of fall in Nashville.
Storm risks remain a top concern until late Thursday, and forecasters caution more advisories may be issued as conditions evolve.
Five Day Forecast for Nashville, Tennessee
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely. High 86.
- Wednesday: More storms, heavy at times. High 85, low 68.
- Thursday: Storm chances remain. High 82, breezy.
- Friday: Partly sunny, calmer. High 82.
- Saturday: Clear skies, cooler morning near 58, afternoon high near 84.
