Nashville, TN – Residents in Nashville should prepare for a rainy Halloween, as the National Weather Service forecasts significant thunderstorms and rain across the area beginning Thursday afternoon. With a high chance of showers and potential thunderstorms, those planning Halloween activities are urged to consider alternative indoor plans to avoid wet conditions. Drivers on I-40 and local roads should exercise caution due to slick surfaces and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service, Nashville will see increasing cloud cover tonight, with showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday afternoon. Winds will reach up to 30 mph, increasing the risk of scattered power outages and falling branches. Rainfall amounts between 0.5 to 1 inch are expected in western areas, tapering off to around 0.25 to 0.5 inches towards the Plateau.
While Halloween is set to be rainy, conditions will improve by Friday, with only a slight chance of lingering showers in the morning, clearing up for a partly sunny afternoon. Temperatures on Saturday will reach the upper 70s, with mostly dry and calm weather anticipated through the weekend.