Nashville, TN — Nashville and surrounding areas are set for a stormy Thursday as a slow-moving cold front brings widespread rain and possible thunderstorms to Middle Tennessee. Residents should prepare for rain starting Thursday morning, with potential impacts on the morning commute and visibility reduced by patchy fog. Gusts could reach 20 mph, and higher rainfall amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances will continue into Thursday night, followed by a mix of clear and cloudy skies through the weekend. Thursday’s high is expected to reach 74°F, with scattered thunderstorms primarily in the morning. By Friday, conditions will clear with mostly sunny skies and a high of 74°F, offering a brief reprieve from the rain.
More showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday, likely in the afternoon, bringing another round of wet weather to the region. Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, ranging from lows in the 50s to highs in the 70s through the weekend. Nashville’s extended forecast suggests additional rain Saturday night into Sunday, impacting weekend plans and outdoor events.
Travelers along I-65 and other major routes should be cautious, especially during peak hours, as wet roads and occasional fog may reduce visibility and increase travel times. The NWS advises residents to monitor local alerts, secure loose outdoor items, and allow extra travel time if heading out during stormy periods.
