THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Spotty showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop and move through this evening. A few storms could be strong to severe, producing 1″ diameter hail and/or strong, gusty wind. Stay weather aware through 10 pm tonight.
Any thunderstorms after that time will decrease in intensity as they move eastward.
Partly cloudy and hot weather is in store for Friday. Low, 60. High, 89.
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY — THIS EVENING
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect through this evening due to the threat for a severe thunderstorm or two. Anywhere in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky is fair game for downpours, brief gusty wind, and/or hail. Tornadoes are unlikely.
The greatest storm threat will affect western Middle Tennessee and southwest Kentucky between 5 pm and 8 pm. Nashville’s highest chance for rain and/or storms is 7 pm – 10 pm. Storms will march southeastward from there, likely getting to the Cumberland Plateau between 9 pm and midnight.
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FRIDAY’S FORECAST
Morning: Partly cloudy and mild. Low, 60.
Afternoon: Hot. Near record high temperatures. High, 88 degrees. The record high Friday is 90°, set in 1955.
Evening: Warm and pleasant, in the 70s.
SATURDAY’S FORECAST
Morning: Mostly cloudy and mild. Low, 67.
Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain chance, 60%. Expect brief heavy downpours, lightning, and thunder. Be prepared to bring outdoor fun inside if necessary. Breezy. High, 80.
Evening: Areas of rain continuing. Temperatures in the 60s, falling into the 50s.
SUNDAY & BEYOND
Sunday looks breezy and much cooler. Low, 44. High, 68.
Monday will start with record cold weather. Low, 43. High, 70. The coldest areas northeast of Nashville could dip into the upper 30s early Monday morning.
Tuesday will be partly cloudy and very pleasant. Low, 48. High, 76.
Similar, seasonable weather is expected Wednesday. Low, 53. High, 79.
Thursday looks mostly sunny and milder. Low, 55. High, 82.
