NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – There will be a brief warm-up in Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, followed by showers and storms on Thursday.
THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Heat and humidity will build back in on Wednesday with clouds increasing late in the day. Scattered showers and storms will move in during the pre-dawn hours Thursday, bringing soaking rain to some for the Thursday morning commute. A few storms could be strong to severe, producing damaging wind gusts.
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY — EARLY THURSDAY A.M.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for early Thursday A.M. due to the potential for a storm or two that becomes strong or even severe.
Storms will move into southern Kentucky shortly after midnight on Thursday and slide east-southeastward. Damaging wind is of greatest concern with any storms that move through. However, small hail and/or an isolated tornado is not out of the question. Watch for brief drenching downpours and frequent lightning.
Storms will exit Middle Tennessee and south-central Kentucky to the east shortly after sunrise on Thursday, taking the threat for severe weather with it.
Check back with the WSMV4 First Alert Weather Team for updates on this developing storm threat.
TONIGHT’S FORECAST
Clear skies, with lows dipping into the 60s.
Wednesday
Morning – Mostly sunny, lows in the 60s will quickly climb into the 80s by lunchtime.
Afternoon – Hot and humid with highs in the middle to upper 90s. Clouds will begin increasing later in the day.
Evening – Showers and thunderstorms become increasingly likely Wednesday night as a cold front approaches. Storms will continue overnight into early Thursday.
Thursday
Morning – Showers and thunderstorms are likely early as the cold front moves through Middle Tennessee. A few stronger storms are possible with briefly gusty wind before activity begins to taper off midday. Muggy with morning lows in the lower 70s
Afternoon – Rain and storms gradually become more scattered with temperatures cooler behind the front. Highs near 90.
Evening – Mostly cloudy with spotty showers possible overnight. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday
Morning – Mostly cloudy with a lingering shower possible, but most areas will begin the day dry. Lows in the upper 60s.
Afternoon – Mainly dry with only a low chance for a stray shower or storm. Temperatures remain seasonably warm. Highs near 90.
The weekend:
Behind Thursday’s cold front, temperatures finally settle closer to normal. Friday will bring just a small chance for a leftover shower or storm with highs near 90. The weekend looks mainly dry and comfortable by August standards, with sunshine, highs around 90 and overnight lows dipping into the upper 60s.
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