2 weeks Ago By Alicia Jones
Nashville residents may need to keep their umbrellas close by as the city is facing a wet forecast in the days ahead. According to the National Weather Service in Nashville , showers and possibly a thunderstorm were expected overnight, with a low around 68 degrees and south winds at about 10 mph. Chances of precipitation stood at 80%, with new rainfall potentially amounting to less than a tenth of an inch, though thunderstorms could lead to higher totals.
Wednesday's outlook does not seem much drier, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm occurring before 9 am, followed by a chance of more showers and storms post 9 am. Mostly cloudy skies are set to prevail, and a high temperature near 81 degrees is on the cards. The south southwest wind will continue to flow at 5 to 10 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains significant at 70%.
As Wednesday night approaches, showers and thunderstorms are again likely, mainly before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am, according to the forecast . Patchy fog could limit visibility between 11 pm and 3 am. Temperatures are expected to be lower, with a nighttime low forecast around 65 degrees.
The north northeast wind may be docile, shifting to calm as the night progresses, and chances of precipitation still hover around 60%. Heading into Thursday, the chance of precipitation tapers somewhat but remains at 50 percent, primarily before noon. It will still be mostly cloudy, with a high near 74 degrees while the wind becomes northerly at a gentle 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday night will maintain the cloudy skies, which should bring a cooler low around 55 degrees, with the north northeast wind persisting at a similar pace. Friday offers some respite from the damp conditions, with the forecast suggesting mostly sunny weather, and a high again near 74 degrees. Winds are expected to stay in the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
However, come Friday night, the likelihood of showers reemerges albeit at a reduced chance of 30 percent after midnight. The lead-up to the weekend suggests a continuation of mixed conditions, with partly cloudy skies and an anticipated low about 54 degrees. Residents looking to make plans for the weekend should remain cautious as Saturday expects a dose of showers leading to likely thunderstorms after noon.
A high near 74 degrees coupled with a southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph should m beginning. An 80 percent chance of precipitation on Saturday night indicates that the wet patterns will persist, only bringing the pause from the rainfall on Friday into sharp relief. The unsettled conditions are not bound to let up on Sunday, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm dotting the partly sunny day.
The chance of continued rain lingers into Veterans Day and early next week, though chances drop to 30 percent and skies are expected to clear somewhat. Temperatures throughout this period are forecast to remain steady, with highs hovering close to the mid-70s degrees, providing a consistent if not tumultuous autumnal climate for Nashville..
