Nashville, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee residents should brace for multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms beginning Monday night, with the heaviest impact expected Tuesday and lingering showers through Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, storm chances rise to 70–80% by Tuesday, primarily during afternoon and evening hours. While the risk of severe weather is currently low, forecasters warn that scattered thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and brief localized flooding. Rain chances remain elevated through Wednesday, with a strong cold front set to move through the region midweek.
Cities including Nashville, Franklin, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro are likely to see on-and-off rainfall starting Monday evening. Commuters should anticipate slower travel on I-40 and I-24, especially during peak drive times on Tuesday. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and monitor local alerts for any rapid changes.
Following the cold front, daytime highs will drop into the low 60s and upper 50s by Thursday—marking a significant cooldown from the weekend’s near 80-degree warmth.
Rain and storm chances taper off by late Wednesday, but more updates are expected as timing and totals become clearer.
