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Tennessee Weather This Week: Thunderstorms, Then Lows in the 20s
Nashville, TN – Residents across Middle Tennessee should prepare for a dramatic weather change this week as sunny skies and temperatures near 70 degrees give way to widespread rain chances, possible t
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-09T10:12:05.070Z
Nashville, TN – Residents across Middle Tennessee should prepare for a dramatic weather change this week as sunny skies and temperatures near 70 degrees give way to widespread rain chances, possible thunderstorms and overnight temperatures plunging into the 20s by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Nashville, pleasant conditions will continue Monday, November 9, and Tuesday before a wetter and significantly colder weather pattern develops Wednesday evening into Thursday.
The approaching system could bring some of the coldest temperatures of the week by Friday and Saturday nights.
Sunshine and 70 Degree Warmth Start the Week Monday will feature sunny skies with afternoon highs between 63 and 71 degrees.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall between 35 and 42 degrees.
Tuesday remains sunny and mild, with highs reaching 66 to 71 degrees and overnight lows between 37 and 43 degrees.
Both days have virtually no chance of precipitation.
Rain and Thunderstorms Arrive Wednesday The weather pattern changes Wednesday, November 11, as rain and possible thunderstorms move into Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening.
The NWS forecasts precipitation chances ranging from 40% to 80%, with afternoon highs between 64 and 72 degrees.
Thursday brings the greatest precipitation potential, with rain chances ranging from 10% to 90% across the region.
Temperatures will fall noticeably, with highs reaching only 52 to 58 degrees.
Freezing Temperatures Return Friday By Friday, November 13, much colder air will settle across Middle Tennessee.
Afternoon highs are expected to range from just 41 to 49 degrees, with overnight temperatures falling between 26 and 30 degrees.
Saturday remains chilly, with highs between 44 and 52 degrees and overnight lows ranging from 25 to 32 degrees.
These temperatures could bring widespread freezing conditions, particularly across rural and low lying communities.
Cold Weekend Ahead Dry weather is expected Saturday and Sunday, with sunshine gradually returning.
Sunday temperatures should recover slightly, reaching 52 to 59 degrees.
Residents should prepare to protect sensitive outdoor plants and monitor updated forecasts for freezing temperatures.
The NWS has not identified a freeze warning or winter precipitation threat in the supplied outlook.