Nashville, TN – A wet and stormy pattern is settling over Middle Tennessee this week. Residents should prepare for daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The activity is expected to ramp up significantly on Monday. This could create slick conditions for morning and evening commuters.
Drivers along major routes like I-24, I-40, and I-65 should allow for extra travel time. The most widespread activity will arrive on Monday. According to the National Weather Service, Nashville has an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily before 7 p.m. This brings a risk of localized street ponding and reduced visibility during the heaviest downpours. High temperatures on Monday will reach the mid-80s.
The unsettled weather will not be a one-day event. The threat of thunderstorms continues into the middle of the week. Tuesday carries a 60% chance for storms, mainly after 1 p.m., with a high near 87°F. Conditions heat up by Wednesday, with highs climbing to around 93°F under partly sunny skies. However, a 50% chance of afternoon storms remains.
Looking ahead to the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the pattern of warmth and storms persists. More thunderstorms are likely, with the probability increasing throughout the day. Highs are expected to be near 89°F. Residents with outdoor plans should keep a close watch on the sky and have a backup plan. The week appears to end on a calmer note, with sunny skies and a high near 94°F expected by Saturday.
A look at the five-day outlook:
- MONDAY: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High: 86°F.
- TUESDAY: T-storms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. High: 87°F.
- WEDNESDAY: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 93°F.
- JUNETEENTH: Thunderstorms likely. High: 89°F.
- FRIDAY: Mostly clear. High: 94°F.
