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Tennessee Weather Nov. 3-4: Up to 2 Inches of Rain After Drought in Nashville
Nashville, TN – Middle Tennessee is preparing for a significant weather shift Tuesday, Nov. 3, as widespread rainfall returns after more than two months of exceptionally dry conditions, bringing up to
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-03T08:49:58.251Z
Nashville, TN – Middle Tennessee is preparing for a significant weather shift Tuesday, Nov. 3, as widespread rainfall returns after more than two months of exceptionally dry conditions, bringing up to 2 inches of rain before a colder pattern develops later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, the next weather system will arrive Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday, delivering an estimated 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across most Middle Tennessee communities.
Rain Chances Climb to 100% Wednesday Tuesday will begin warm and mostly dry, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 71 to 79 degrees before rain and thunderstorms develop later in the day.
Rain chances Tuesday range from 10% to 80%, depending on location, before increasing dramatically Wednesday.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 90% to 100% chance of precipitation Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 67 to 75 degrees.
Communities including Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Columbia and surrounding Middle Tennessee areas could receive beneficial rainfall following an extended period of unusually dry weather.
Forecasters say the incoming precipitation should help reduce the rainfall deficit that has accumulated over the past two months, although one storm system will not necessarily eliminate longer term dryness.
Frost Possible as Temperatures Drop Into the 30s Following Wednesday's rainfall, conditions are expected to turn drier Thursday and Friday before a noticeable cooling trend develops over the weekend.
Saturday's highs are forecast between 60 and 64 degrees, with overnight lows dropping into the 35 to 42 degree range.
By Sunday night into Monday morning, temperatures could fall as low as 32 degrees in some locations.
The National Weather Service warns that frost may develop Sunday and Monday mornings, potentially affecting sensitive outdoor plants.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts for rainfall timing, possible thunderstorms and colder overnight temperatures as the week progresses.