Tennessee skies are thickening over Nashville this morning, and rain is set to move in before the evening commute. Wet pavement and gusty winds could slow drivers along I-40 and I-65 by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, a 30 percent chance of showers develops after 5 p.m., with highs near 61 degrees. Winds from the southwest will gust up to 25 mph at times, adding a brisk feel despite the mild air.
Rain coverage increases tonight. Showers and a possible thunderstorm push precipitation chances to 90 percent. Between a quarter and half an inch of rain could fall across Davidson County. Ponding may develop on low-lying roads. Slow down if you encounter standing water.
Thursday stays unsettled. A 50 percent chance of showers lingers into the afternoon with highs again near 61. Cooler air filters in Thursday night, dropping lows to around 38. No snow is expected, but colder valleys could feel sharply cooler by daybreak Friday.
Sunshine returns Friday with highs near 64. Clear skies Friday night set up a crisp start Saturday morning near 39 degrees. Then a strong spring tease arrives. Saturday climbs to 71 under full sun. Sunday stays mostly sunny with highs near 68.
Early next week trends slightly cooler with additional shower chances Monday into Tuesday. Longer-range signals point to above-normal temperatures building again toward early March.
Five Day Outlook for Nashville, Tennessee:
Today: Showers after 5 p.m., high 61.
Thursday: Chance of showers, high 61.
Friday: Sunny, high 64.
Saturday: Sunny, high 71.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 68.
