Nashville, TN – A multi-day stretch of unsettled weather is set to disrupt routines across Middle Tennessee, beginning this afternoon and carrying through the Juneteenth holiday. Residents should prepare for scattered thunderstorms Monday, with a more significant system arriving Tuesday that could bring heavy downpours to the Nashville metro area, potentially snarling evening commutes along I-40 and I-65.
According to the National Weather Service, the chance for showers and thunderstorms increases significantly after 4 p.m. Monday. The threat continues into Tuesday, with a 90 percent chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm after 1 p.m. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, some storms could produce locally heavy rainfall, leading to ponding on roadways. Drivers should exercise caution, particularly during the Tuesday afternoon commute.
The wet pattern is expected to linger through the middle of the week. Wednesday brings a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms with a high reaching a sweltering 93 degrees. Those with outdoor plans for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday should stay weather-aware, as thunderstorms are likely, especially after 1 p.m.
Conditions are expected to improve by the end of the workweek. Friday appears mostly sunny with a high near 92, leading into a clear and hot weekend perfect for outdoor activities.
Here is a look at the five-day outlook for Nashville:
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. High: 85°F, Low: 73°F.
- Wednesday: A chance of thunderstorms. High: 93°F, Low: 74°F.
- Juneteenth: Thunderstorms likely. High: 88°F, Low: 70°F.
- Friday: Patchy fog early, then mostly clear. High: 92°F, Low: 72°F.
- Saturday: Mostly clear and sunny. High: 95°F, Low: 75°F.
