Clouds drift over Middle Tennessee this morning, and a soft south wind already carries a hint of early spring warmth. Jackets feel lighter by the hour. If you’re heading out along I-40 or I-65, winds may tug at high-profile vehicles by midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, highs climb to 75 degrees today under partly sunny skies. South winds range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts near 30 mph. Skies stay mostly cloudy tonight with lows around 60.
The warm-up accelerates midweek. Highs reach 81 degrees Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies. Humidity inches up, setting the stage for late-week rain chances. A slight 20 percent chance of showers develops Wednesday night after 10 p.m.
By Thursday, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms enter the picture. Highs hover near 80 degrees with a 40 percent chance of rain. Conditions stay mild Thursday night with lows near 61.
Friday brings the warmest air of the stretch. Highs approach 84 degrees with a slight chance of afternoon showers. Gusty south winds could reach 20 mph at times. Keep umbrellas nearby late week and plan for brief downpours.
No snow or ice is expected, and temperatures remain far from flash-freeze territory. Instead, this is classic March transition weather. We are five days from clocks springing ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. Daylight will expand quickly, adding more than an hour this month across Tennessee.
Long-range trends favor above-normal temperatures into early next week, reinforcing these early spring vibes.
Five Day Outlook for Nashville, Tennessee:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 81.
Thursday: Chance of showers, high 80.
Friday: Slight chance showers, high 84.
Saturday: Showers and storms likely, high 81.
Sunday: Showers likely, high 72.
