Record-heat streak + drought challenged by midweek storms to weekend cold front
Key Questions
What is the weather forecast for Wednesday?
Wednesday starts sunny and chilly with a low of 42 and high of 76. It will be milder than Tuesday and less breezy.
How will temperatures evolve through the end of next week?
Thursday low 51/high 76, Friday 81, Saturday 80s partly cloudy, Sunday 87 near record. Monday and Tuesday will be humid and breezy with 20% chance of showers or storms.
Is rain expected over the weekend?
Saturday has partly cloudy skies with 80s temperatures and a 20% chance of showers from the north. Sunday reaches 87 near record highs with no mentioned rain risk.
What weather follows Monday and Tuesday?
After Monday/Tuesday, expect 78-82 sunny and dry conditions with breezy 10mph winds through the weekend. The drought is worsening during this dry stretch.
Will there be impacts on commutes or travel?
Low impacts expected on TDOT roads and KBNA airport. Conditions support ideal commutes.
What sources confirm this forecast?
Forecast confirmed by WSMV First Alert, Ease Weather, HRRR models, NWS, and WKRN. Model charts like HRRR support the temperature trends.
Has Nashville experienced recent record heat?
Nashville set a record high of 87 degrees on Friday, surpassing the previous record of 86. This continues a warm stretch into April.
What is the outlook for Easter weekend?
Easter weekend features Saturday partly cloudy 80s with 20% north shower chance, Sunday 87 near record. Some sources note potential storms and quick changes.
Wed 42/76 sunny, Thu 51/76, Fri 81, Sat 80s partly cloudy 20% north shower, Sun 87 near record, Mon/Tue humid breezy 20% shower/storm; then 78-82 sunny/dry breezy 10mph thru weekend (drought worsening). Confirmed WSMV First Alert/Ease Weather/HRRR/NWS/WKRN; low TDOT/KBNA impacts, ideal commutes.