Nashville, Tennessee – Warm, dry weather is giving Middle Tennessee a brief break before a surge of rain and thunderstorms moves in by Thursday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s through Wednesday, with little to no rain expected and calm conditions across the region. Cities including Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin will see sunny skies and highs pushing near 87 degrees.
That changes quickly Thursday, when rain chances jump to between 40 and 80 percent. Storms could develop during the afternoon and continue into the evening, bringing brief heavy downpours and the potential for isolated strong storms. Travel along Interstate 40 and I-65 may be impacted by wet roads and reduced visibility during peak hours.
The unsettled pattern continues into the weekend, with additional storm chances returning Saturday and Sunday. Rain chances range from 50 to 60 percent Saturday afternoon and again Sunday, which could affect outdoor plans across the region.
Residents should take advantage of the dry stretch now, then prepare for changing conditions by Thursday. More updates and possible alerts are expected as storm timing becomes clearer.
Five Day Forecast for Nashville, Tennessee:
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, 0–10% rain, high 88°F, low 58–67°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 0% rain, high 87°F, low 60–67°F
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely, 40–80% rain, high 83°F, low 58–62°F
- Friday: Partly cloudy, 0–10% rain, high 89°F, low 61–69°F
- Saturday: Scattered storms, 50–60% rain, high 87°F, low 47–50°F
