Nashville, TN — Middle Tennessee woke to a calm, sunlit start on Saturday, a gentle prelude before a soggy stretch settles in. The morning dew shimmered on quiet roads, but by Sunday afternoon, expect umbrellas and rain gear to replace sunglasses as widespread showers and a few thunderstorms sweep into the area.
The National Weather Service in Nashville projects a partly sunny Saturday with highs near 73°F and a light east breeze — perfect for fall festivals, yard work, or a final outdoor run before clouds build. By Sunday, a strengthening southerly flow will funnel Gulf moisture north, pushing rain chances to around 80% after midday and delivering gusts up to 20 mph.
The wettest period arrives Sunday evening through Monday, with the heaviest downpours most likely along the I-40 corridor and across Davidson and Williamson counties. Brief, intense showers could lead to ponding on roadways, potentially complicating the Monday morning commute. Temperatures will slip into the lower 60s Monday and hold near that mark through Tuesday as the unsettled pattern lingers.
Rain probabilities hover near 40–60% through midweek, with a drying trend expected by late Wednesday. Even with the damp run, temperatures remain seasonably mild — a plus for early trick-or-treat plans. The extended outlook points to a cooler, more typical late-October feel by Halloween, with nighttime lows possibly dipping into the 40s.
Residents should clear storm drains and prepare for wet travel windows from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday. For now, soak up Saturday’s comfortable warmth — a cooler November waits just beyond the rain.
Five-Day Forecast for Nashville:
– Sat: 73/53 — Partly sunny; mild and pleasant.
– Sun: 67/51 — Showers develop after midday; occasionally breezy.
– Mon: 62/52 — Rain likely; cooler with steady winds.
– Tue: 66/49 — Scattered showers; a stray rumble of thunder possible.
– Wed: 65/44 — Showers early, then turning partly sunny late.
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